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Recall Petitions for Fargo City Commissioner to be Turned In

Backers need 3,500 valid signatures to declare a special election.

May 1, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Petitions to recall Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn will be turned in next week after all. Andrew Lenzmeier, who heads up the recall effort, says a call for an immediate end to the process came “out of left field” last week. The Fargo-Moorhead Refugee Advisory Council called for an end to the effort citing threats and…

Law Enforcement Holding Active Shooter Drill at New Sanford Hospital

The drill will allow teams to test capabilities and procedures and prepare for a real-life crisis to better serve the community

May 1, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Sanford’s new medical center will be swarming with law enforcement officers on Tuesday. An active shooter drill will be held starting at 8 a.m. Local hospitals, law enforcement agencies and emergency responders will participate. The drill will allow teams to test capabilities and procedures and prepare for a real-life crisis to better serve the community. Construction…

Gemini Stars

KVRR Astronomy Update

May 1, 2017

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Meteorologist Scott Sincoff takes a look at what to look for in the stars this week: Categories: Community, Weather Blog, Weather Notes Tags: astronomy, gemini, moon, SPACE, stars, weather

West Fargo Grade School Given All Clear

What bit a student and a staff member at LE Berger Elementary School in West Fargo last week remains a mystery.

May 1, 2017

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO (KFGO) – What bit a student and a staff member at LE Berger Elementary School in West Fargo last week remains a mystery. The school district says the company hired to look for what it was found no evidence of anything that would affected the safety of students or employees. Parents have been informed and regular activities at…

Clara and Cutler: Best Friends for Facebook

Their moms call it love at first sight

April 30, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

GRAND FORKS, ND — Two babies in Grand Forks have not only captured the hearts of their families, but the online world as well. Their moms created a Facebook page for the pair that has gained thousands of followers in under a year. Clara Beaton and Cutler Thompson are down-right adorable. These baby BFFs have Down syndrome and their moms…

Cleanup Week Doesn’t Mean You Have to Trash Your Unwanted Items

Thrift Shop owners discuss the benefits of donating your unwanted items during cleanup week

April 30, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND., — It’s out with the old, in with the new for people across the F-M metro, Grand Forks and East Grand Forks. For those of you who haven’t jumped on the spring cleaning bandwagon yet, fortunately you’re in luck. Monday kicks off Cleanup Week in the metro, allowing homeowners to get rid of all their unwanted things. “I…

A Few Furry Friends Made Guest Appearances at Barnes & Noble

Therapy dogs accompanied children as they read books at Barnes & Noble

April 30, 2017

Site Staff,

Kids at Barnes & Noble had some extra furry friends with them as they spent their afternoon reading. The bookstore held a ‘Read with a Therapy Dog & Meet Biscuit’ event for all children. Biscuit the dog from the children’s book ‘Biscuit’ made an appearance to help encourage the young readers to keep up their good work. A few other…

Demonstrators March to Raise Awareness for Climate Change

The People's march took over the nation and downtown Fargo

April 29, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D., — Thousands of people were marching for climate change across the nation. Hundreds took over the streets of downtown Fargo, marching for our air, water and land. It’s part of the People’s Climate March, a nationwide movement to shed light on climate change. They’re saying we only have one planet to live on, and it’s our job to…

Fargo Business Collects Unwanted Car Seats Before Clean Up Week

The annual car seat round up was organized by Safety Shoppe in North Fargo

April 29, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D., — Clean Up Week begins in just a couple of days, but there’s one item you don’t have to leave on the curb. Safety Shoppe in North Fargo held their Car Seat Round Up for outdated or unsafe car seats. The business holds this event every year before clean up week to prevent people from picking up hazardous…

Moorhead Police Take Part in Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Police took the day to collect prescription drugs to help keep the community safe

April 29, 2017

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn., — Moorhead police say the majority of abused prescriptions are obtained from medicine cabinets at home. Police officers were at different locations all across the Valley for Prescription Drug Take Back Day. It’s a way to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding homes of expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. One of the drop offs was set…