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Washington Elementary Students, Families Explore S.T.E.A.M Activities

This is the third year the schools has put on the event

May 3, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Washington Elementary School students invited their parents and siblings to practice their communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creative skills at STEAM Family Night. STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts and math. The school set up a variety of STEAM stations including robotics, coding and a paper airplane competition to introduce students to STEM activities at a young…

New Putting Greens Set to Be Installed at Edgewood Golf Club

The putting greens and park surrounding it should be ready for use by Labor Day

May 3, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Golfers at the Edgewood Golf Course will have a new place to practice their putting before hitting the links. The Fargo Park District announced that two new putting greens will be installed near the main entrance. Each putting green has different slopes, so golfers of all skill levels can get their putts in. Named after the late federal…

UND Students Select New “Fighting Hawks” Mascot

Students were asked to select one of three designs composed by Rickabaugh Graphics of Ohio

May 3, 2018

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — UND has revealed its new mascot. The “Fighting Hawks” mascot was chosen by students through a special election this week. Students were asked to select one of three designs composed by Rickabaugh Graphics of Ohio. Funding for the design came from private donations. The mascot will make its debut in the fall. It’s expected to be…

Braden Riess On His Mom Lois: She “Had Her Own Demons”

Lois Riess Is Accused Of Killing Her Husband In Minnesota And A Woman In Florida

May 3, 2018

TJ Nelson,

The son of a Minnesota woman accused of shooting her husband and a Florida woman says she was a “good lady” but “had her own demons”. In an interview with “Inside Edition”, Braden Riess says he still can’t wrap his head around the allegations facing his mother Lois Riess. He says his mom has a history of stealing money and…

Catholic Charities To Drop Its Refugee Resettlement Programs

Focus Is Shifting To Homelessness And At-Risk Children

May 3, 2018

TJ Nelson,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis is dropping its refugee resettlement programs. The move comes as the state sees a significant slowdown in refugees arriving under President Donald Trump’s administration. The influential charity will shift its focus to programs aimed at homelessness and helping at-risk children. Fewer than 950 refugees arrived in Minnesota last year, compared…

Commissioners Declare “Burn Ban” In Grand Forks County

The ban is in effect until further notice

May 3, 2018

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS COUNTY, N.D. — Grand Forks County Commissioners have declared a burn ban in the county. They say fires in the abnormally dry conditions could threaten the health and well-being of people in the county. Violators could face up to 30 days in jail, a $1,500 fine and have to pay for the cost of putting the fire out….

Two Men Arrested During Hotel Raid In Moorhead

Both men are facing drug charges

May 3, 2018

TJ Nelson,

Dimitri Accardo-Rainey and Richard Staples Jr. MOORHEAD, Minn. — The SWAT Team and DEA arrested two men at Super 8 in Moorhead on Wednesday in a large scale drug investigation. 25-year-old Dimitri Accardo-Rainey of St. Cloud and 24-year-old Richard Staples Jr. of Moorhead were taken into custody without incident. Police seized approximately one pound of marijuana, 14 grams of cocaine,…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Jack

You don't know Jack, but you should!

May 3, 2018

Emily Welker,

We didn’t know Jack, either, until Diamond In The Ruff’s Ryan Keel brought him in to meet us in the KVRR Morning Show studio live on the air this Pet Connection Thursday. And boy, were we ever impressed. Jack’s a calm, well-mannered, affectionate lab cross with perhaps some bulldog or pit bull thrown in. He gets along well with everyone…

Pink Tour Coming To Fargo In May 2019

The Beautiful Trauma World Tour will play the Fargodome on May 4, 2019.

May 3, 2018

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — International pop star PINK announced her world tour will land in Fargo next May. The Beautiful Trauma World Tour will play the Fargodome on May 4, 2019. Produced by Live Nation, Pink’s tour kicks off on March 1, 2019. According to a release: To ensure tickets get in to the hands of fans, Fan Registration for the…

Governor Burgum, Senator Hoeven Join Discussion on Diversion Project

Governor Doug Burgum and U.S. Senator John Hoeven will join the monthly Metro Flood Diversion Authority meeting.

May 3, 2018

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — Governor Doug Burgum and U.S. Senator John Hoeven will join the monthly Metro Flood Diversion Authority meeting. Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney along with Moorhead Mayor Del Rae Williams will also be involved in the discussion. Mayor Mahoney says it will be September or October before the Minnesota DNR issues a decision on a permit application for the…