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El Zagal Shrine Circus partners with KVRR, local police departments for bike giveaway

The Fargo, West Fargo and Moorhead police departments each received 12 bikes to give to deserving kids in their communities.

August 12, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Every year, the El Zagal Shrine Circus gives away hundreds of bikes to kids for free with the help from sponsors. The Circus was cancelled this year due to COVID-19, but El Zagal Shrine made sure deserving kids still got their new ride. “The sponsors came back and said ‘We sponsor these bikes and we really…

Fargo School Board Begins Process To Rename Woodrow Wilson High School

There is also a call to rename the former Agassiz Middle School due to Louis Agassiz's racist beliefs.

August 12, 2020

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FARGO, N.D- “Wilson’s racist thinking and policies make him an inappropriate namesake for a school,” says Community Advocate Jim Shaw. Community members come together to call for change. One that starts with the smallest actions. “Today, I’m asking you to remove the name of Woodrow Wilson from one of Fargo’s Public High Schools,” Shaw adds. The discussion to change the name…

Addie’s Royal Cupcake Stand Hosts 8th Annual Fundraiser

KVRR's very own Raya Quttaineh took part in the event.

August 11, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- KVRR Reporter/Anchor Raya Quttaineh was one of many Disney princesses and villains that lined up across the parking lot at Probstfield in Moorhead to greet people. She was Disney Princess Elena of Avalor. Due to COVID-19, the fundraiser this year was a drive thru event. They had two thousand cupcakes to sell with the proceeds going to the…

Jason Lewis, Tina Smith are Projected Winners in MN Senate Primary Races

Minnesota holds its primary election

August 11, 2020

Alison Voorhees,

MINNESOTA — In the Republican race for the Senate seat in Minnesota, Jason Lewis is the projected winner. 80 percent of precincts reported as of 10:35 PM, Lewis has nearly 78 percent of the vote. Lewis is up against Cynthia Gail, Bob “Again” Carney Jr., James Reibestein and John L. Berman. Tina Smith is the projected winner for the DFL…

Michelle Fischbach projected to win GOP primary in MN 7th Congressional District

August 11, 2020

Site Staff,

MINNESOTA – Michelle Fischbach is projected to win the GOP primary in Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District. She is expected to take on Democratic Congressman and House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson in November. Fischbach got nearly 59 percent of votes with 73 percent of precincts reporting as of 10:15 Tuesday night. Air Force veteran and drone instructor pilot Dave Hughes…

DFL Backed Keeler Projected Winner of 4A House Race in Minnesota

August 11, 2020

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — There is a projected winner in the Democratic primary race for Minnesota State House in District 4A which serves Moorhead and Oakport. Heather Keeler grabbed 1,872 votes to Chuck Hendrickson’s 956 with all precincts reporting. Some last minute absentee ballots are still expected be added to the final count. Keeler is an activist and was endorsed by…

Big Ten postpones fall sports season

August 11, 2020

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ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference announced the postponement of the 2020-21 fall sports season, including all regular-season contests and Big Ten Championships and Tournaments, due to ongoing health and safety concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.In making its decision, which was based on multiple factors, the Big Ten Conference relied on the medical advice and counsel of the Big…

West Acres to require masks beginning August 17

August 11, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–Starting August 17, all West Acres visitors and employees will be required to wear a mask. Children ages 5 and under are exempt from the mask mandate and visitors may remove masks while eating and drinking. West Acres officials said, “This will work to provide the safest experience for everyone inside West Acres, especially as we move into the busiest…

LIVE: Parenting in a Pandemic

You're probably socially distancing. But you're not definitely not alone -- especially when it comes to the struggle.

August 11, 2020

Emily Welker,

It’s an online event so popular in our region they’ve had to add two more just to keep up with demand. And while the next one coming up is already full, you can still get in on the following “Parenting in a Pandemic” session from Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota. The sessions feature live discussion time with LSSND’s licensed…

North Dakota reports 174 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths Tuesday

Cass County accounts for 3,052 of the total positive cases and 76 of the total deaths.

August 11, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 174 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths on Tuesday. Twenty-six counties report new cases. Burleigh County reports the most new cases with 43 and Stark County the second most with 28. Two men and three woman died. All five people had underlying health conditions. The NDDoH says a two previously…