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West Fargo author reads to middle school students to inspire them to give back

Sawyer Anderson wrote Water Works in response to learning about the water crisis in Africa

February 13, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — After Sawyer Anderson’s father took a trip to Africa, he informed his daughter of some unfortunate circumstances children in that country go through. “There are kids my age carrying buckets of water on their heads, walking three miles to get water and the water isn’t clean,” Anderson said. “I just wanted to imagine me – I wouldn’t…

Plans begin to display Greta Thunberg mural in downtown Fargo

Former Fargo City Commissioner offered the mural's artist the chance to have his work put up downtown after boycotts caused the original plan in Bismarck to fall through

February 13, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — A mural representing Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg could soon be making it’s way to Fargo. Former Fargo City Commissioner Mike Williams messaged the artist, Shane Balkowitsch, to offer to have the iconic image displayed downtown. The seven foot mural is a representation of a wet plate glass photograph of Thunberg at Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in…

Fargo Pinball Celebrates Giving Hearts Day By Giving Back

All the coins put into the machines will be donated directly to the Village Family Service Center.

February 13, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- Any other day, you would need to be a member in order to play at their location, but because it’s Giving Hearts Day, anyone can come in and play. The club says they love the history of the Family Service Center and all the programs they offer to help people in the community. “Around Valentines Day, I feel like…

Def Leppard & ZZ Top Heading To Grand Forks

20/20 Vision Tour Stopping At Alerus Center This Fall

February 13, 2020

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Rock and roll legends are coming to Alerus Center in Grand Forks in October. Def Leppard and very special guest ZZ Top have included the city on their 20/20 Vision Tour. They’ll play the Alerus on Monday, October 12. Tickets go on sale next Friday, February 21 at LiveNation.com. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News Tags:…

Man Wanted For Armed Robbery In Idaho Is Shot & Killed In Dickinson

U.S. Marshals say 25-year-old Dakota Chlarson charged at officers with scissors before he was shot

February 13, 2020

TJ Nelson,

DICKINSON, N.D. — A man wanted for an armed robbery in Idaho is dead after he was shot by officers in Dickinson, North Dakota. U.S. Marshals say 25-year-old Dakota Chlarson charged at officers with scissors before he was shot. He was given emergency medical treatment on scene but he died. Officers were tipped off that Chlarson was staying at an…

High Risk Sex Offender Living in Grand Forks

There are currently 114 offenders registered in Grand Forks.

February 13, 2020

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GRAND FORKS, N.D.–The Grand Forks Police Department is notifying the public of a level III sex offender living in Grand Forks. Police say Dwight Moses resides on 20th Avenue South. Moses has been convicted of gross sexual imposition involving force or threat of bodily injury or kidnapping. Level III offenders are considered high risk and are registered for their whole…

LIVE: Giving Hearts Day

If a 5th grader can make a difference, so can you.

February 13, 2020

Emily Welker,

It’s the day each year that, more than any other, may be what contributes to the Red River Valley’s nationwide reputation as a place of generosity, giving, and kindness. It’s Giving Hearts Day, the day before Valentine’s Day when we put a financial value to the hard work done by the countless volunteers who keep the region’s many nonprofits going….

North Dakota, Tribes Reach Settlement Over Voter ID Lawsuit

The proposed federal consent decree was announced Thursday.

February 13, 2020

KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D.–North Dakota has reached a proposed settlement with American Indians who sued over the state’s voter ID laws. The proposed federal consent decree announced jointly Thursday by tribal lawyers and the state comes after a federal judge ruled tribes have a right to challenge the state’s requirement that voters have ID with a verified street address. Native Americans have…

Organization Offering Free Kidney Screeings

The Organization Is Always Looking For Volunteer

February 12, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — At the Downtown YMCA in Fargo the National Kidney Foundation is getting set up to help offer people in the community free kidney screenings. “The statistics is 37 million Americans which is 1 in 7 Americans and less than 10 percent are undiagnosed, so it’s really an opportunity for us to get people in for free and…

Fargo New Life Volunteers Camp Out For A Cause During Blizzard

The event is part of Giving Hearts Day.

February 12, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – New Life Center volunteers camped out in a tent overnight as part of their efforts to raise awareness on homelessness. The volunteers headed to their tents at around 10 p.m. and say that it was pretty calm and temperatures were not too bad. They say everything changed around 3 a.m. when the wind started to pick up…