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LIVE: Turning Up the Heat at the FM Symphony Orchestra

FARGO — Desire. Jealousy. Revenge. Murder. Things are really heating up in Fargo this weekend, and we’re not just talking about the weather. The Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra kicks off Concert Week 2024 with a bang this weekend, the first in a series of themed shows. This weekend’s theme is “Passion.” You’ll hear a series of intense pieces from both familiar…

Some Florida ballots are reissued after misspelling Tim Walz’s name

(CNN) – The Palm Beach County, Florida Supervisor of Elections said Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic nominee for vice president, was misspelled as “Tom” Walz in some ballots that were emailed to overseas voters last Friday. “The error was isolated to 257 electronic ballots,” the Florida county’s elections supervisor Wendy Sartory Link, a Democrat, said in a statement to…

Two Honor Flights return to Fargo after trip to D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — Over their three days in Washington, the veterans on the Honor Flight saw many memorials and monuments, even getting a visit from a couple Senators. “That was interesting,” says Cal Otto. “Really amazing, you bet. I love it,” Bernard Otto adds. But for the veteran’s the trip isn’t just about the monuments and memorials, but about…

Federal judge rules Catholic employers can reject regulations that protect workers seeking an abortion, fertility care

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/AP) — More than 8,000 Catholic employers across the country are allowed to reject government regulations that protect workers seeking abortions and fertility care, according to a federal judge. U.S. District Judge Daniel Traynor, of Bismarck, granted a preliminary injunction, ruling that the Catholic Benefits Association and the Diocese of Bismarck were likely to succeed in proving that…

Fall College & University Enrollment: Highest in 40 Years at NDSCS, Record Enrollment at VCSU

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Area colleges are seeing enrollment increases this fall with North Dakota State College of Science reporting its highest enrollment in over 40 years. The college has 3,367 students, a 7 .2% increase from last year. Its enrollment record was set in 1981 with 3,422 students. Valley City State University announcing it has set an enrollment record….

Concordia College sees 28% increase in new students

2024 Beanie Toss At Concordia College MoorheadMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Concordia College in Moorhead says the number of incoming students rose 28% compared to fall of 2023. With nearly 560 first-year and 40 transfer students, this is the largest number of incoming students since 2018. Concordia officials say two main factors led to the enrollment boost: the Concordia Promise, which…

Man Killed After Rolling UTV Near Wolverton, Minnesota Home on Friday

WILKIN CO., Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Wolverton, Minnesota man was killed in a side-by-side UTV rollover crash in the country near his home on Friday afternoon. Wilkin County Sheriff’s Office says 64-year-old Carl Nord was driving, hit a patch of gravel, and rolled. Deputies removed Nord and attempted life-saving measures, but he was pronounced dead. Four passengers were not injured….

LIVE: Anime Fargo — The Return

FARGO –They’re the cosplaying, comic-collecting crowd that puts on one of the region’s most popular annual conventions. And this weekend, Anime Fargo is back bigger and better than ever. Event organizers are bringing in some brand-new guest speakers who star in some of your favorite anime shows and films. New for this year is also an entire area dedicated to…

LIVE: Taking Your Best Shot (at Staying Healthy)

FARGO — The start of flu season is lurking right around the corner and Sanford Health wants to be able to fight back. Sandford’s health care experts joined the Morning Show live in studio for an on-air shot in the arm — and for what they say is your best shot at staying healthy this fall and winter. Their first…