WEST FARGO, N.D. — The West Fargo Public Library is showing kids learning science doesn’t have to be boring. Winter STEM night allowed kids to stretch their brains. “I like to see the enjoyment kids get out of doing something, building something, creating something, learning a new skill out of unique items,” Lauren Nephew, children’s services librarian, said. Kids get to…
FARGO, ND – – We are getting our first video of KVRR co-anchor Alison Voorhees and her new baby. We first told you Wednesday night how Alison went to the hospital after the 9 o’clock news Tuesday night and gave birth a few hours later. Baby Hayden is the first child for Alison and her husband Matt. Lots of family members…
FARGO, N.D. — When Elizabeth Nelson was a five–year–old growing up in Sabin, Minnesota her life changed when she first saw the Westminster Dog Show on TV. “I’d go outside with my farm dog and I would play dog show. I mean that’s really where I first saw that you could do something like that,” Nelson said. Her mom realized that…
FARGO, N.D. — About a dozen car break–ins ended in the arrests of three people this morning. KVRR’s Danielle Church tells us how Fargo Police were able to catch the accused thieves. Neighbors in the 3200 and 3300 block of 16th Avenue South woke up only to find a series of cars with shattered windows. “A caller identified multiple suspects and…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Opening presents, friends and family gathering around the dinner table, and twinkling lights…all things that remind us of the season of giving. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen tells us how a moving train is becoming part of a holiday tradition in Detroit Lakes. Christmas has come early for the people of Detroit Lakes. And for just 30 minutes…
FARGO, N.D. — Need a gift for that baseball fan on your list? It’s never too early to start thinking about summer and baseball. The F-M Redhawks held an open house and offered a 30 percent discount on flex packs and 2019 season tickets. The Redhawks already have more than 500 season ticket holders for next year’s games. The team’s general…
FARGO, N.D. — Sixth graders at Ben Franklin Middle School learned about the wonders of science from scientists at NDSU. Several of Travis Hoeg’s science classes got to take part in hands–on science experiments with NDSU professor Senay Simsek. Some lessons dealt with sensory science and density, while other kids learned how to mix alginate and calcium chloride to make tiny…
FARGO. N.D. – The City of Fargo Planning Commission is taking a step back in time with a history lesson. Mark Piehl of the Historical & Cultural Society of Clay County gave a presentation on the history of the Mid-America Steel site, which is now owned by The City of Fargo. Piehl reflected on the site by analyzing maps and…
BISMARCK, ND — Gov. Doug Burgum wants to exempt military pay and pensions from North Dakota income taxes. He argues in part that retaining veterans could help the state fill thousands of open jobs. Lawmakers have ignored similar pleas in the past, but supporters say the economic benefits of keeping veterans in the state would more than make up for lost…
ST. PAUL, MN — The Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association has launched a six-month public relations campaign dubbed “Wear the Badge” to try to increase the number of recruits into the profession. The recruitment campaign emphasizes the community service parts of police work through videos and online advertisements. The effort comes as top law enforcement officials say there is a “crisis”…
