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Despite Recent Lockdowns, Sheyenne Students Celebrate Start of New Semester

The pep rally highlighted the students' achievements over the last semester

January 25, 2019

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Since the start of December, Sheyenne High School has gone through four administrative lockdowns, including one earlier this week. Even though classes continued as normal, the hallways were cleared to give access to medical personnel. Sheyenne administrators say lockdowns emphasize the need to keep their nearly 1300 students safe. “We’re really crowded here, so unfortunately when things…

Worker Falls Through Ceiling at Shanley High School

No one else was injured

January 25, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — A contractor falls through the ceiling while working at Shanley High School. The school noticed some ventilation issues yesterday, and called a contractor to address the problem. “We knew something was wrong with the system, needed attention in the system and we identified the source and called them and they were in today working on it,” Mike Hagstrom,…

President Signs Bill To End Shutdown, Hoeven Picked For Border Security Conference Committee

January 25, 2019

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WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has signed a bill that temporarily opens the federal government for three weeks, ending the longest shutdown in U.S. history at 35 days. The White House says Trump signed the measure after the Senate and House each passed it Friday. Trump backed down from his demand that Congress provide more border wall money before…

Some Frostival Events Canceled, Moved Indoors Because of Cold

Attendees can check the Frostival website for updates

January 25, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Frostival kicks off this evening, but there are some events that are canceled or have moved indoors because of the cold. The opening kickoff will still happen, but s’mores roasting and carriage rides are canceled. The cocoa cook–off has moved indoors. Tomorrow’s kickball tournament, dog sled races and human curling are canceled. Snowga,the Frosty Cup Competition, and Just…

Kids Across the Metro Excited to Take Part in Plastic Bag Challenge

The winning school gets a bench made out of recycled plastics

January 25, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Kids across the metro are getting ready to clear their communities of plastic bags. Fifth graders from Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead, Dilworth, and Glyndon will take part in the 2019 Plastic Bag Challenge. The school that collects the most plastic bags will receive a customized bench made of recycled plastics, while the second place school gets a pizza…

Jamestown Police Looking for Pitbull Who Has Bitten At Least Three People in Ten Days

Blaze is a red/brown color, weighs 70 to 90 pounds, has a white chest and white feet

January 25, 2019

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JAMESTOWN, N.D. — Jamestown Police asks for your help to find what they call a dangerous Pitbull. Blaze is a red/brown color, weighs 70 to 90 pounds, has a white chest and white feet. He was last seen in the area of the Buffalo Motel around 2:00 where someone suffered a serious bite. The victim was treated for serious injuries….

ND Senate Strikes Down Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity Discrimination Bill

January 25, 2019

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BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Senate once again rejects a bill prohibiting housing and workforce discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The vote failed by a 27-20 margin. Senate Minority Leader Joan Heckaman of New Rockford says people are leaving the state because they don’t feel accepted. Republican Sen. Diane Larson of Bismarck says no one testified in…

President Trump Announces End To Government Shutdown For Three Weeks

Trump's action would end what has become a record, 35-day partial shutdown.

January 25, 2019

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he’ll sign legislation shortly to reopen shuttered government departments for three weeks until Feb. 15. Trump’s action would end what has become a record, 35-day partial shutdown. Some 800,000 federal workers have had to work without pay or have been kept from doing their jobs as Trump and congressional Democrats were locked in a stalemate…

Worker Injured After Fall At Shanley High School

According to the school the contractor was working on a heating system at the time.

January 25, 2019

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FARGO, ND — A contractor was injured this morning after falling through the ceiling into the Shanley High School library. About 15 students were in the library at the time. None of the students were injured. According to the school the contractor was working on a heating system at the time. The worker fell about 10 feet. The school says…

ND State Penitentiary in Bismarck Under Lockdown

January 25, 2019

KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, ND (KFGO) – The state penitentiary in Bismarck has been placed on lockdown after two staff assaults. Seven employees were treated for injuries. The extent of their injuries hasn’t been released. The maximum security prison has temporarily ended visitation, including in-person and by video. The lockdown will be reassessed Monday. Categories: North Dakota News Tags: bismarck, ND, north dakota,…