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Moorhead Mayor Has Coffee With Residents to Hear Concerns

Judd says his goal is to be more accessible to the community so they can voice their concerns and give feedback

February 27, 2019

KVRR Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead Mayor Johnathan Judd and City Council Members Sara Watson Curry and Shelly Dahlquist have coffee with residents to discuss issues important to them. This is the first of many monthly sit downs the mayor plans to have with residents. One topic discussed was snow removal, and how people are not happy about snow piling up on…

West Fargo Continues to Grow with Phase Two of Downtown Redevelopment

Pioneer Place is set to open for commercial tenants and residents in June

February 27, 2019

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WEST FARGO, N.D. – Construction is well underway on Sheyenne Street with Pioneer Place nearing closer and closer to its completion each day. “It’s kind of like dreams coming to reality,” EPIC Companies marketing and public relations vice president McKenzy Olson said. Over $35 million is going toward the city’s four part project. The building has over 13,000 square feet…

Groups Calling for More Affordable Housing in Downtown Fargo

Some want downtown to be more accessible for people living and working in the area

February 27, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — When she first moved to Downtown Fargo more than a decade ago, Arlette Preston says the community feeling was much different. “My husband used to say, and I think it’s pretty accurate, on a Saturday night, you could throw a rock down Broadway and you couldn’t hit a thing, and that was probably about 15 years ago, so…

Psychologist Gives Her Take After Children’s Video is Found With Suicide Instructions

She says it's important to talk to children about risky content on the internet

February 27, 2019

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You may think platforms like YouTube Kids are safe for children, but you might want to think again. A Florida mother recently found a video of a cartoon, and in the middle, it shows a man telling kids how to slit their wrists. Therapists say kids have more access and spend more time with electronics, and depending on their developmental…

Red River Zoo Looking for Volunteers to Shovel Snow

Zoo leaders say they are running out of space to put the excess snow

February 27, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Red River Zoo is looking for volunteers to help shovel and remove snow from the exhibits. The zoo would like anyone at least 18 years old and over to come and do some shoveling. So far, Sally Jacobson, the Executive Director of the Red River Zoo, says 15 people are taking part in the Shovel Fest. She says…

Xcel Energy Urges Customers to Clear Snow from Gas Meters

Gently move snow with a shovel or brush, never a snowblower

February 27, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Xcel Energy is urging its customers to make sure their gas meters and other equipment are cleared of snow and ice. It’s important so natural gas doesn’t build up from clogged vents. You should also make sure melting snow isn’t dripping on your gas meter. Gently move snow with a shovel or brush and never a snow blower….

Innovation Challenge Sparks Creativity at NDSU

The innovation challenge highlights students and their ideas to solve a problem through weeks of brainstorming, creating, and implementing those ideas

February 27, 2019

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — The annual innovation challenge is back at North Dakota State University. The innovation challenge highlights students and their ideas to solve a problem through weeks of brainstorming, creating, and implementing those ideas. Some projects presented involve eco-friendly clothing, 3D printed prosthetics, and wind turbines. The showcase is an opportunity to for students to demonstrate their ideas and…

Man Shot And Killed By Douglas County Deputy Identified

27-year-old Tyler Schmidtbauer died of multiple gunshot wounds on Tuesday morning

February 27, 2019

TJ Nelson,

RAMSEY, MN — A Midwest Medical Examiner’s report shows that 27-year-old Tyler Schmidtbauer died of multiple gunshot wounds on Tuesday morning. Schmidtbauer was shot during a confrontation with Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies in Miltona. They had responded to a domestic disturbance call about 5:15 a.m. and at one point a deputy discharged his weapon. The deputies were not injured but were…

People In Cass County Reminded To Check On Their Flood Insurance

threat of significant flooding caused by snowmelt has increased substantially across the Red River Valley

February 27, 2019

TJ Nelson,

CASS COUNTY, ND — Cass County officials are reminding people living in flood prone areas to check on their flood insurance. It must be acquired at least 30 days prior to a flood. The National Weather Service last week said the threat of significant flooding caused by snowmelt has increased substantially across the Red River Valley. There’s currently a 50% chance…

Opening Delayed By One Day For North Dakota’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary

Multiple product types will be available including dried leaves and flowers, vaporizing pens and shatter.

February 27, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — The opening of North Dakota’s first medical marijuana dispensary is being delayed by one day. The Botanist was scheduled to open Thursday but it will now open at 10 a.m. on Friday. The dispensary is located in a strip mall along 13th Avenue South near Target. Multiple product types will be available including dried leaves and flowers, vaporizing…