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Fargo Businesses Raising Awareness for Parkinson’s Disease

For every shake they sell, $1 will be donated to the Parkinson's Foundation Minnesota Chapter

May 23, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.– Nutrition Now and Nutrition Central in Fargo are raising money for a good cause. For every shake they sell, $1 will be donated to the Parkinson’s Foundation Minnesota Chapter. The fundraiser is put on by Edgewood assisted living facility to help people who suffer from Parkinson’s. The foundation is dedicated to making life for people with Parkinson’s better…

Attorney For Sadeks Says They Plan To Appeal Judge’s Ruling

Parents of Wahpeton college student found dead after becoming a drug informant

May 23, 2019

TJ Nelson,

WAHPETON, ND — The attorney for the parents of a Wahpeton college student found dead after becoming a drug informant plans to appeal a judge’s dismissal of their wrongful death lawsuit. Attorney Tim O’Keeffe says Tammy and John Sadek are disappointed with the ruling and a bit surprised by it. The Sadeks sued the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, one of its…

Man Killed By Train Last Week In Fargo Is Identified

Police say he had no permanent address

May 23, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Police have released the name of a man who was hit and killed by a train in downtown Fargo late last Thursday night. He was 34-year-old Philo Agard. Police say he had no permanent address. They have not said if they have been able to determine why Agard was on the track when he was struck near 6th…

2nd Chance Job Fair Coming To Fargo, Grand Forks & Bismarck June 6

Governor Doug Burgum says there are around 30,000 jobs available in the state

May 23, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Job Service North Dakota is hosting its annual 2nd Chance Job Fair in Fargo, Grand Forks and Bismarck on June 6. It’s an opportunity to bring jobseekers who may have barriers to employment into direct contact with employers that are aware of their status. Governor Doug Burgum says there are around 30,000 jobs available in the state. He…

UPDATE: No Arrests Made In Jamestown School Lockdown Investigation

Authorities respond after the report of a person with a gun approached the school

May 23, 2019

KVRR Staff,

UPDATE: Jamestown Police say the man detained after a report he had a gun near the high school has not been arrested and the investigation is ongoing. JAMESTOWN, N.D. — A lockdown has been lifted at all Jamestown schools after a report of a person with a gun approaching the high school Thursday afternoon. Jamestown Police say officers responded…

Fargo Police Catch Roof Top Suspect

11 squads along with Fargo Fire were on the scene of the Grand Inn on 14th Avenue South.

May 23, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — Fargo Police were involved in a search on the roof of a local hotel. Eleven squads along with Fargo Fire were on the scene of the Grand Inn on 14th Avenue South. It’s not clear what the man was doing but he apparently went from a sign to the roof. Police used a drone to see on…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Mufasa

Get a pouncing lesson from a true expert -- this adorable puppy.

May 23, 2019

Emily Welker,

Whether you call it “pouncing,” or jumping up, it can be a divisive issue for dog owners. Some love it and encourage it in their pets. And some can’t stand it and work hard to rid their dogs of the habit. But when it comes to Mufasa, a six-month-old puppy, it’s hard to resist his pouncing. He’s just that cute….

Chamber of Commerce Launches Fueling Our Future Initiative

The intiative focuses on the pillars of people, prosperity, and place

May 22, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The Chamber and Economic Development Corporation are spearheading a new initiative, with the public and private sectors working together to make the local economy stronger. The three pillars the Fueling Our Future Initiative will focus on are people, prosperity, and place. “It’s putting the needs of the community above the needs of your own individual organization. It’s that ability…

AARP Hosts ‘Lunch and Learn’ to Teach People About How to Protect Themselves Against Scams

According to the AARP Fraud Watch Network, a con artist steals someone's identity every 2 seconds in the U.S

May 22, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.– Robo–calls are nothing new in our area, but scams come in all shapes and sizes. According to the AARP Fraud Watch Network, a con artist steals someone’s identity every 2 seconds in the U.S. The group says in 2018, Americans lost $16 billion to fraud, identity theft, and scams. There are many types of scams people can fall…

Fargo South Senior P.R.A.N.K Was a Success

Prank, or People really appreciate nice kids, is a way for graduating seniors to thank their grade school teachers and show young kids that they too can graduate if they put their minds to it

May 22, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.– Its tradition for graduating seniors to pull a senior prank on their school, but South High school students are taking the word prank and giving it a new meaning. Prank, or People really appreciate nice kids, is a way for graduating seniors to thank their grade school teachers and show young kids that they too can graduate if…