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Federal Law Requires Hospitals to Post Prices Online

The Department of Health and Human Services enforced the law as of Jan. 1 to "promote transparency" between hospitals and their consumers

January 14, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The Department of Health and Human Services started enforcing a federal law on January 1 in order to reduce the “challenges that exist for patients due to insufficient price transparency.” While it may be promoting that hospitals be more clear with patients about pricing, it’s also creating some confusion on both ends. “It’s very nondescript as far as…

Decision On St. Paul’s Newman Center Development Delayed

While the developer downsized the project, it is still unacceptable to many neighbors

January 14, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Fargo City Commissioners are delaying for one month a decision on plans for the St. Paul’s Newman Center addition. The joint venture of the Fargo Catholic Diocese and Roers Development planned just off the NDSU campus has met with strong opposition from the surrounding Roosevelt neighborhood. While the developer downsized the project, it is still unacceptable to many…

Get Rid of the Monday Blues with S’mores and More Event Series

Fargo Park District is offering this community event on Monday nights through February

January 14, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – Have some fun with Fargo Park District’s S’more and More event series. Throughout January and February, people can enjoy treats, ice skating, hot chocolate, and music at different community parks in the area. The event is free for anyone to attend. Fargo Park District says you don’t have to own skates to have fun at this event….

Davies HS Students Dedicate Entire Week to Mental Health Awareness

Each day of the school's Thrive Week has a different activity for spreading awareness

January 14, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – Students at Davies High School are dedicating the entire week to eliminating stigmas behind mental health issues. They include anxiety disorders, depression, and people affected by suicide. Each day of the school’s Thrive Week has a different activity for spreading awareness. Monday’s activity includes students wearing ribbons around the school with different colors symbolizing mental health issues….

End of an Era: Community Says Farewell to Fargo Pastor

Pastor Mytch Dorvilier is set to receive a new assignment to another synod

January 13, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — When it comes to helping others, the impact of kindness can stretch beyond geographical boundaries. Growing up in Haiti, Mytch Dorvilier knew from a young age her life’s work would be centered on helping others. “I went out and I helped the government do vaccinations for the kids and also with literacy programs for young girls and adults,…

Community Members, Kids Embrace Last Chance to Fight the Frost

more than 2,500 people came to the Fargodome Sunday

January 13, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — This was the last of three days that kids and parents could “Fight the Frost” with a little help from Games Galore. The party service put up more than 30 inflatables at the Fargodome to help kids burn off some energy and stay active indoors during the winter. Just today, more than 2,500 kids walked through the…

Nine Girls, Women Take Home Honors at 2019 North Dakota International Pageant

Winners will compete in Charleston, West Virginia in July

January 13, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The North Dakota’s International Pageant is celebrating women and helping them change their communities in the process. Underneath all the glitz and glam lies what it truly takes to shine on stage. “It takes a lot of courage to win and prepare for everything like getting ready for the dresses and interviews. It’s just a lot of work,”…

Is a Wedding in Your Future? How Local Vendors are Looking to Be a Part of Your Big Day

From creative cakes to subtle or spirited suits, the Endless Possibilities Wedding Expo is answering a lot of unknown questions for brides to be

January 13, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Are you a bride to be or a family member of a loved one counting down to their big day? Well KVRR’s Jessie Cohen shows us why the Avalon Event Center could be the answer to curing your wedding worries. From creative cakes to subtle or spirited suits, the Endless Possibilities Wedding Expo is answering a lot…

Film at the Fargo Theatre Serves an Appetizer for the Northern Plains Food and Farming Conference

Chef Dan Barber is in the film and will also be the keynote speaker at this year's conference

January 13, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — In preparation for the Northern Plains Food and Farming Conference, a movie starring a special chef is shown at the Fargo Theatre. The Northern Plains Sustainable Agriculture Society invited people to a free showing of “Wasted! The Story of Food Waste”. Chef Dan Barber is in the film and will also be the keynote speaker at this…

Fargo Park District To Offer Free S’mores During Special Ice Rink Events

The park district is holding a series of "S'mores & More" events thru February

January 13, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Here’s yet another chance to get out and enjoy the winter weather in Fargo. The park district is holding a series of “S’mores & More” events thru February. They will be held at different neighborhood ice rinks each week and feature open skating, music, a bonfire and of course free s’mores supplies and hot chocolate. The next one…