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BrainSTEM Workshop promotes diversity at Concordia College

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — More than 300 students came out to attend the fifth Annual BrainSTEM event at Concordia College. Seventh graders from Ben Franklin Middle School in Fargo attended a STEM workshop to expose them to different careers that they may not have thought of before. There were 21 workshops allowing students to get hands-on experience of real life…

NDSU facing ‘incredibly difficult’ budget cuts

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Budget cuts are coming at North Dakota State University. In a campus-wide email, University President David Cook says significant reductions will be necessary due to dropping enrollments over the past several years. Cook describes the cuts as “incredibly difficult.” Cook says the budget is centered around tuition and state revenue, and with fewer students, money is short.  He…

Xcel Energy encourages customers to be aware of scammers

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) — Xcel Energy is warning new and existing customers of another scam. People contacting Xcel by phone may find a number online that connects them to scammers instead of the company. Once connected, the scammer can collect Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, and money upfront for services. The customer may not even realize something is wrong, because…

Moorhead City Council approves THC regulations

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – After a lengthy conversation, the Moorhead City Council approved the first reading of a proposed ordinance on regulations for businesses selling THC-infused edibles. Earlier this month, the city council postponed the first reading in order to examine what other cities statewide are charging for their license fees. Originally, the draft had recommended a $125 licensing fee….