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Board of Trustees Tours Jeremiah Program Housing Facility

The two-story building will be home to 20 families which were recommended by social services to take part in the Jeremiah Program

September 14, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The Jeremiah Program prepares single mothers to excel in a career and helps their children to succeed in school. National and local Board of Trustee members toured its campus in Fargo, which opens in January. The two-story building will be home to 20 families which were recommended by social services to take part in the Jeremiah Program….

Governor Burgum, First Lady Kathryn Honor Michael Kaspari and the Run for Recovery

The Run for Recovery is about more than addiction awareness

September 14, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Governor Doug Burgum and North Dakota’s First Lady are joining hundreds of runners in Fargo. The Run for Recovery is about more than addiction awareness. They’re remembering the life of a local leader. KVRR’s Nick Broadway joins us from Lindenwood Park with more. NICK BROADWAY, REPORTING: I’m near the main shelter at Lindenwood Park where hundreds of…

Senator Heitkamp Announces Re-Election Bid for 2018

Heitkamp made the announcement early this morning on her brother Joel Heitkamp's radio show

September 13, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Senator Heidi Heitkamp is officially seeking re-election to the U.S. Senate. Heitkamp made the announcement early this morning on her brother Joel Heitkamp’s radio show. Sen. Heidi Heiktamp has already spent nearly five years in the U.S. Senate and she wants to continue to serve the people of North Dakota. She is preparing to jump head first…

Sanford Health, Fantasies in Frosting Team Up for “Cupcakes for the Cure”

Sanford Health Has a Month Full of Events to Help Fundraise Money for Childhood Cancer During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

September 13, 2017

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FARGO, ND — September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Sanford Health is joining in the fight by offering sweet treats. The hospital teamed up with Fantasies in Frosting and is hosting “Cupcakes for a Cure” at the Roger Maris Cancer Center and Sanford Children’s Hospital. It also kicks off their “Brave Kids, Bold Cures” campaign this month to show…

JDRF One Walk in the Fight to Find a Cure for Type I Diabetes

This year's walk is Sunday, September 24th at Scheels Arena

September 13, 2017

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FARGO, ND — KVRR is partnering with a group trying to find a cure for Type I diabetes. We are a sponsor of this year’s JDRF “One Walk”. Groups are raising money for research to find a cure and raise awareness of Type I diabetes. April Stastny is a JDRF ambassador for the event. She said Type I diabetes is…

Despite Brain Cancer Diagnosis, Sen. McCain Showing No Signs of Slowing Down

McCain's office says he will maintain a regular work schedule while continuing his treatment

September 13, 2017

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — It seems Senator John McCain is not letting brain cancer slow down his work in the government and for the country. McCain’s office says he will maintain a regular work schedule while continuing his treatment. He was diagnosed with brain cancer in July after having surgery for a blood clot. McCain, who is 81-years-old has undergone…

CDC Investigating After 39 People Become Sick from Petland Puppies

At least nine people have been hospitalized

September 13, 2017

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NATIONAL — Nearly four dozen people in seven states have fallen ill after handling puppies from a national pet store chain. The CDC says an outbreak of a common bacterial infection is linked to people who have had contact with the puppies. The affected states are Wisconsin, Florida, Kansas, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. At least 12 people are…

Detroit Lakes City Council Votes on Raising Purchasing Age on Tobacco

No seat was empty during the three hour meeting

September 12, 2017

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DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — The meeting was standing room only. The Detroit Lakes City Council voted on raising the purchasing age people can buy tobacco. Karen Crabtree was one person in support of the ordinance raising the age from 18 to 21, and she addressed the council. “We’re not here to argue about whether vaping is healthy or not,” Crabtree…

Fargo’s Waxing the City Donating Food Truck Profits to Houston Food Bank

Creator and owner of the The Holy Hog donated all of the food ranging from brisket to pulled pork to smoked mac and cheese

September 12, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Waxing the City in Fargo is giving back to the people affected by Hurricane Harvey in Houston. The business has two sister locations in Houston and staff in Fargo are hosting a Texas barbecue food truck to raise funds. Creator and owner of the The Holy Hog donated all of the food, ranging from brisket to pulled…

Massive Fatberg Takes Over London’s Sewer System

British engineers said it will take three weeks to remove the 820 foot long blob that weighs in at about 130 tons

September 12, 2017

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LONDON — Fatberg. That’s the name given to the congealed lump of diapers and wet wipes that are clogging London’s sewer system. This is one of the largest Fatbergs ever found. British engineers said it will take three weeks to remove the 820 foot long blob that weighs in at about 130 tons. Workers use high-powered jet hoses to break…