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Fargo Community Celebrates World Refugee Day

"When we are together, we heal. When we are together we learn. When we are together we shine because the world needs us to come together."

June 20, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — People from all different backgrounds coming together to celebrate World Refugee Day at Rehault Farm. “When we are together, we heal. When we are together we learn. When we are together we shine because the world needs us to come together,” Kondial Kel International Founder, Nyamal Dei said. It’s a time for the community to support…

Grand Forks Man Arrested For Making Threats With a Loaded Shotgun

June 20, 2021

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A Grand Forks man is arrested for terrorizing after loading a shotgun in a parking lot and making threats to people across the street. Police were called to the 12 hundred block of 39th Street North around 4:45 Sunday afternoon. They arrested 56-year-old Luis Ramirez. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Grand…

US-Canada border restrictions extended until July 21

June 18, 2021

Jim Monk,

TORONTO – Border restrictions on nonessential travel with the United States will be extended until July 21, officials said, as Canada works to get a higher percentage of Canadians fully vaccinated. Public Safety Minister Bill Blair said the move has been made in coordination with the U.S. There are growing calls in the U.S. to open the Canada-U.S. border for…

Partners selected for FM Diversion project

June 18, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – The FM Diversion is moving forward with the selection of three major contractors that will design and build the 30-mile long diversion channel. The $935 million bid from the Red River Alliance was slightly above the Diversion Authority’s estimate. Members of the alliance include a company based in Spain. The alliance will work with the Army Corps of…

Feds charge man in multi-state golf cart theft investigation with ties to Fargo area

June 18, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – A man has been arrested in Georgia in connection with the theft of “numerous” golf carts in several states including the Dakotas and Minnesota. An FBI affidavit says Nathan Rodney Nelson can be linked to 63 golf cart thefts in seven states since 2017. Nelson is charged with transporting stolen vehicles across state lines. According to court…

Sports stars take part in Roger Maris Celebrity Golf Tournament

This was a great day for golf as sports celebrities come together to play for a good cause

June 17, 2021

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Celebrities hit the golf course for charity looking to score the perfect hole-in-one! “Every year is different but they all are fun you get to meet a lot of new people, and everyone is on board for the right cause its always just a fun deal and happy to be here,” Moorhead native and former NHL…

ND Human Rights Film Festival names Native American Programming Director

June 17, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A local arts organization adds a new role in preparation for its upcoming film festival. Non-profit The Human Family has welcomed Falcon Gott to the North Dakota Human Rights Film Festival as the Native American Programming Director. The position is new to the festival. Gott says his goal is to represent Native Americans in ways that…

Healthcare clinic helps curb medical costs with affordable visits

The Convenient Care Clinic charges patients a $40 flat rate per appointment for people who may be under insured, uninsured or those who might not qualify for medical assistance.

June 17, 2021

Aaron Walling,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A health clinic in West Fargo is aiming to reach more people in the community by offering affordable healthcare. After becoming a family nurse practitioner 16 years ago and seeing the high cost of medical bills, Susan Nordquist wanted to help people faced with medical hardships. “What our goal is, is to make a difference…

Pandemic-related federal unemployment assistance ends this weekend in ND

June 17, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Effective Saturday, the extra $300 some North Dakotans receive each week in unemployment money will be no more. “Basically what we’re seeing at the end of this week is a return to pre-pandemic norms,” said Sarah Arnston with Job Service North Dakota. Arnston says state-paid unemployment benefits will continue. “What is ending is the federal programs…

ND Human Rights Film Festival appoints new Native American Programming Director

June 17, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A local arts organization adds a new role in preparation for its upcoming film festival. The Human Family, a Fargo nonprofit organization, has welcomed Falcon Gott to the North Dakota Human Rights Film Festival as the Native American Programming Director. The position is new to the festival. Gott says his goal is to represent Native Americans…