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University of St. Thomas “Involuntarily” Removed From MIAC

St. Thomas will be eligible to compete in the conference through spring 2021.

May 22, 2019

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – The University of St. Thomas will no longer be part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC). MIAC announced Wednesday St. Thomas is being “involuntarily removed” from membership in the conference within two years. The MIAC President’s council cited athletic competitive parity across many sports as the primary concern that led to the decision. St. Thomas will be…

Memorial Day Activities in FM Area

Cemetery ceremonies will include prayer, rifle salutes, and taps

May 22, 2019

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Several organizations are hosting activities throughout the Fargo-Moorhead area in honor of Memorial Day. Here are a few of the events being offered on Monday: At 7 a.m. a ceremony will be held at Veterans Memorial Bridge. At 9:30 a.m. the Fargo Air Museum is hosting a Memorial Day ceremony. This event was previously held at the Veterans Memorial Bridge….

RedHawks Game Postponed Due To Weather

Schools that have purchased game day lunch meals are still welcome at the stadium.

May 22, 2019

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FARGO, ND —The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks have postponed today’s school day game against the Milwaukee Milkmen, scheduled for 11:00am, to Thursday, May 23rd at 12:30pm as part of a 7-inning double header. The game was postponed in order to give schools traveling to the stadium enough time to change plans as more rain is expected throughout the day. Schools that have…

75 Years Later: World War Two Veterans Spend Last Reunion in Fargo-Moorhead

Nineteen veterans from all over the country started their trip at the Hjemkomst Center

May 22, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — It’s been 75 years of reunions for World War Two veterans who served on the USS Block Island. The carrier was the only one to sink in the Atlantic during the war after a Nazi attack. KVRR’s Danielle Church tells us why some of those veterans are now in the F-M metro. He spent 20 years serving his…

Celebrating the 45th Annual EMS Week With Fargo’s Finest

About 40 EMS workers came out to Urban Plains Park in Fargo to celebrate with the community like FM ambulance, Sanford Airmed, the West Fargo Police Department, the Fargo fire department and more

May 21, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.– Its the 45th annual EMS week where Emergency Responders are recognized for everything they do for their communities. About 40 EMS workers came out to Urban Plains Park in Fargo to celebrate with the community including FM ambulance, Sanford Airmed, the West Fargo Police Department, the Fargo fire department and more. They came out to talk to people about…

Rep. Peterson’s GOP Challenger Dave Hughes Calls Him Out On Abortion Stances

May 21, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – A Republican Candidate for Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District calls out Congressman Collin Peterson for “not championing life” at Fargo’s Stop The Bans rally. Dave Hughes ran against the Democrat losing by 5.1% in 2016 and 4.2% in 2018. Peterson has voted for banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. He has also voted in favor of banning partial-birth…

Woman Pulled From Lake At Woodland Resort Dies

An autopsy will be done

May 21, 2019

TJ Nelson,

WALKER, MN — There has been an apparent drowning at a popular resort near Walker, Minnesota. A woman was found unresponsive near a dock in Leech Lake at Woodland Resort on Monday afternoon. People at the scene began CPR until first responders arrived, but the woman was pronounced dead at the resort. She has not yet been identified. An autopsy will…

A Heroes’ Welcome Home: Veterans Return From D.C. Honor Flight

dozens were at Hector International to thank 90 veterans for their service

May 21, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Korean and World War II veterans may not have all been invited back to the states with open arms back then, but they’re now getting a heroes’ welcome home. Ninety veterans embarked on a two-day trip to our nation’s capital as part of the North Dakota, Minnesota Honor Flight. Dozens of people welcomed them back at Hector…

Highlights of the Honor Flight of ND/MN

May 20, 2019

Max Mueller,

WASHINGTON – The 90 veterans on the Honor Flight of North Dakota/Minnesota made their way through some of Washington D.C’s most recognizable monuments. See the wrap-up of their trip with KVRR Chief Meteorologist Rob Kupec above. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News, North Dakota News

Saved By the Belt: Click it or Ticket Campaign Reduces Seat Belt Related Road Deaths in MN

Since then, the number of seat belt related road deaths in the state have dropped according to the Department of Public Safety

May 20, 2019

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MINNESOTA– The Primary Seat Belt Law took effect in Minnesota in 2009. Since then, the number of seat belt related road deaths in the state have dropped according to the Department of Public Safety. 2019 Marks the 10th year since they passed the law requiring everyone in a vehicle to wear a seat belt. A seat belt ticket only costs…