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Dr. Andrew Armacost To Lead University of North Dakota Into Bright New Future

The University of North Dakota has spent months searching for the right person to become its president

December 3, 2019

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — With over 20 years of experience at the Air Force Academy, and 10 years of active duty, the University of North Dakota’s new president, Dr. Andrew Armacost brings a wealth of knowledge to the students and community at the school. “The one lesson I learned in the Air Force is to take extraordinary care of your…

Stuff The Bus returns to give gifts to families in need

December 3, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – KFGO and Matbus are trying to stuff the bus with gifts to hand out to families who may not otherwise get any. The drive is in its 11th year. Donations will be delivered to the YWCA for its annual Unique Boutique and to the Red River Children’s Advocacy Center’s Kid’s Closet. The items in biggest demand are…

Microsoft Celebrates The 20th Anniversary Of Its Fargo Campus

The Fargo Campus was built on a farm and homestead dating back to the 1990s

December 3, 2019

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FARGO,N.D. – The first building Horizon opened its doors in September 1999 as Great Plains software before being bought by Microsoft in 2001. Since the campus began there have been four more buildings added and it is home to more than 1,600 employees. Microsoft leaders say that while the company has grown in the last 20 years there have some…

Fargo Marathon Sold To Rugged Races, Knutson To Stay On As Race Director

The company has offices in Chicago and Boston

December 3, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Marathon has been sold. Rugged Races has purchased the marathon from founder Mark Knutson. The company, with offices in Chicago and Boston, says it will help streamline operations, improve quality and attract more runners. Knutson will remain as race director. Financial details of the sale were not disclosed. Rugged Races runs marathons and other events around…

Mother Says Son’s Eye Damaged During Arrest By Fargo Police

His mother says he suffers from emotional and mental health issues

December 3, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — The mother of a Fargo man who was hit in the eye by a pepper ball fired by police says he’ll likely never regain full sight in his right eye. Stephanie Patel says her 27-year-old son, Tyler, was told that damage to his retina was worse than first believed. He was injured in early October after police…

Local Groups Ask For Your Support On #GivingTuesday

Goal Is To Fund All 87 local project requests in this year’s Caring Catalog

December 3, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — You can take part in a global movement by giving to local charities during Giving Tuesday. The goal is to raise over 4 hundred thousand dollars to fully fund all 87 local project requests in this year’s Caring Catalog. There are no fees, so 100 percent of your donation goes directly to the participating charities. Giving Tuesday…

Proposed Fargo Ordinance Would Require Owners Move Parked Vehicles Off Streets During Major Storms

Owners That Don't Move Vehicles Could Be Fined

December 3, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.– You might have to head out into the snow just to move your car soon. The City of Fargo is drawing up an ordinance that would require vehicle owners to get their parked cars off the streets for big snow storms. The proposal would require an emergency declaration by the mayor if four inches of snow or more are…

Potential New Meteorologist?

Meet Bella

December 2, 2019

Max Mueller,

Bella is a 2nd grader from West Fargo. Her parents won a visit to see a KVRR Newscast and learn about the weather center in a silent auction to benefit the Honor Flight. Bella’s favorite part seemed to be trying to draw circles around temperatures in the weather graphics on the green screen in the studio. Categories: Local News, Weather…

Cass County Commissioners Vote Yes to Refugee Resettlement

An executive order by President Trump puts the fate of refugee resettlement into the hands of each state and county

December 2, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — “I tell them I’m from Fargo, North Dakota, I say it with pride, because here we have compassion. We support each other. We’re different, but we welcome everybody,” said a refugee who spoke on her experiences coming to Fargo. Commissioners vote unanimously to continue a decade’s long program that helps resettle refugees fleeing unsafe countries into Cass…

Fargo Public Works Crews Continue Clearing Roads

Drivers should still be extra cautious over the next few days

December 2, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The team at Fargo Public Works says there’s only one way to describe the state of city roads. “Icy. There’s some ice out there that we’re turning our — that’s our main focus today is dealing with some of the ice from the event this weekend, and we’re using some equipment to cut it off,” says Fargo…