North Dakota News

KVRR Takes A Trip Back in Time With Ten-Year Photo Challenge

the challenge has gone viral across all social media platforms

FARGO, N.D. — People across the country have been taking part in a photo challenge online where they compare a side-by-side photo of themselves ten years ago to now. So we’re taking a look back here at some of our KVRR family.     Categories: Entertainment, Local News, Minnesota News, North Dakota News, The Buzz Tags: KVRR, ten year photo…

Sanford Holds Conference to Train Primary Care Providers in Mental Health

One in ten young people struggle with mental health concerns

FARGO, N.D. — Childhood psychiatrists say there aren’t enough of them to keep up with demand, so Sanford put on a conference to train primary care doctors about mental health. Pediatric primary providers learned about diagnosing and treating childhood mental health issues. One in ten young people struggle with mental health concerns. Experts say treatment usually involves a combination of therapy…

Thomsen Homes Moves into Larger Design Studio in Fargo

The new studio is located in Eagle Ridge Plaza

FARGO, N.D. — A custom home building company based in Fargo moves into its new designer showroom. Thomsen Homes moves right down 32nd Street to a bigger design studio at the Eagle Ridge Plaza. People could explore furnishings, flooring, and possible interior designs for their new home all in one place. Chris Thomsen founded the company in 2007, and says having…

Fargo City Leaders Approve Plan For 5G

Cities must conform to a Federal Communications Commission order that streamlines the process of installing new antennas for 5-G wireless service.

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Fargo city commissioners have approved first reading of a revised ordinance covering a new form of wireless infrastructure. Cities must conform to a Federal Communications Commission order that streamlines the process of installing new antennas for 5-G wireless service. 5-G is the fifth generation of mobile technology rolling out out this year which will offer greater…

LIVE: F-M Women’s March 2019

Small steps can lead to big changes in a march that's growing by the year.

The F-M Women’s March set for this Saturday, January 19th in downtown Fargo is featuring a few big changes this year. Indivisible F-M activist Lydia Tackett sat down live in-studio with the Morning Show’s Emily Welker to talk about what’s new and different this time around. In the years since President Trump’s inauguration, it’s seen some major growth. The metro…

NDSU Students Let Business Ideas Flow to Kick Off Innovation Challenge

Students had a chance to share their ideas in front of business leaders

FARGO, N.D. — When Ellen Koshney began her time at NDSU, she didn’t realize that one day, she’d be sharing her business ideas among her peers. “As a freshman, I never expected to ever take part in the Innovation Challenge. It was only a couple of weeks ago that I came up with an idea with my friend and we kind…

Discovery Benefits Sold by State Bankshares to WEX for $425 Million

WEX now employs more than 1,100 people in North and South Dakota

FARGO, N.D. — A Fargo–based business focused on simplifying employee benefits has been sold for $425 million. Discovery Benefits was sold by State Bankshares, the same company that owns Bell Bank, to WEX, a global provider of payment processing and business solutions. Bell Bank President and CEO Michael Solberg says the bank is not for sale. Discovery Benefits was founded in…

Fargo Police Dept. Taking Part in Force’s Annual “Hometown Heroes Night”

The department looks to purchase new medical tactical kits for squad cars

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Police Department is looking for your support at this weekend’s Fargo Force game and the annual “Hometown Heroes Night”. The Force will take on the Sioux Falls Stampede at 7:05 p.m Saturday at Scheels Arena. For every ticket purchased online with the promo code “FPD”, the Force will donate $5 to the Fargo Police Department. They…

Catalyst Medical Center Offers Free Skin Cancer Screenings

They say they've had many success stories from early detection

FARGO, N.D. — Staff with Catalyst Medical Center in spent the evening offering free skin cancer screenings. The center recommends that people bring their whole family to get checked. They’ve been offering free screenings twice a year for three years, and say they’ve had many success stories from people getting detected early. If they do find any suspicious areas on your…

Corrosive Fluid Spills from FedEx Truck on Main Avenue

The chemical didn't cause any harm because of the low temperatures

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Traffic was down to one lane on part of Main Avenue early this afternoon after a corrosive fluid spilled from a FedEx truck. A two and a half gallon pail of a chemical fell off the truck in West Fargo, and another car hit it, causing it to spill on the street. Firefighters used floor–dry to get…