FARGO, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven, joined by Senator Amy Klobuchar and Governor Doug Burgum, today announced that he has secured the funding and flexibility to enable the Army Corps of Engineers to raise I-29, advance the Red River Valley Control Structure and ensure that the permanent flood protection in the Red River Valley stays on schedule. Hoeven…
FARGO, N.D. – April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. It is also known by the acronym SAAM. Advocates say the goal of SAAM is to raise public awareness about sexual violence and to educate communities on how to prevent it. This year’s campaign slogan is build safe online spaces since technology is such a big part of people’s lives. “Technology…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – April is Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. “They can take a stand,” Anna Frissell stated. April is child abuse awareness and prevention month all across the world. The Red River Children’s Advocacy Center is making sure that families are given the correct tools to prevent a tragic happening due to child abuse. “We try to…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The West Fargo Public School District has wrapped up a pilot program aimed at repacking leftover lunch meals and distributing them to students in need. Officials say the School Lunch Repack Pilot Program has been a big success. Over the past month, 86% of the repacked servings were claimed by students. Liberty Middle School’s food…
BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. Doug Burgum is signing a bill that’s aimed at creating a broader investment policy for the state’s voter-approved oil tax savings account. The bill sets targets for investing a greater portion of the Legacy Fund principal in North Dakota. It requires that the State Investment Board give preference to qualified investment firms with a presence in…
FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) — It’s been more than seven months since construction started on the massive Amazon Fulfillment Center north of Hector International Airport in Fargo. A union leader says progress is moving ahead at a rapid pace. The earliest completion date is set for August. Jason Ehlert, president of the North Dakota Building Trades Unions, says structural steel, pre-cast…
FARGO, N.D. — Movies and stage productions are coming back to the Fargo Theatre. After being closed for a year due to the pandemic, the theatre is reopening Saturday, May 1. It will host film screenings, private event rentals and first up: FM Ballet’s Copeland Dance Concert featuring Quilters will be held May 1 and 2. Tickets are available exclusively…
INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA Division I Football Championship committee announced today 14 predetermined preliminary round sites for this year’s Division I Football Championship. Due to the health and safety protocols surrounding the pandemic, it was deemed necessary to conduct NCAA championship competition at predetermined sites. Of the 14 selected sites, eight will be chosen to host first-round games. Twelve of the 14…
MINOT, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota-based Farm Rescue is featured on a TV show as the nonprofit brings awareness to the work it does for farmers. “Making Good is a TV series through BYUTV. Basically, the concept of the show is a lot like Dirty Jobs, if you’ve seen that, but the host is kind of quirky, kind of funny….But,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – As COVID-19 vaccinations continue ramping up, a local legal expert weighs in on the so-called “vaccine passports.” Some businesses, universities and airlines have already begun asking customers for proof of vaccination. Labor and Employment Law Attorney Lisa Edison-Smith with Vogel Law in Fargo says businesses have the right to require vaccination proof from both customers and…
