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Protesters Take a Stand in Front of ND Senators’ Offices

They're asking the politicians to help stop Iraqi government forces from fighting the Kurdistan territory

October 23, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — Kurdish-Americans in Fargo are protesting in front of Senator Hoeven and Heitkamp’s offices this afternoon. They’re asking the politicians to help stop Iraqi government forces from fighting the Kurdistan territory. About a year ago, the two sides fought together against ISIS. After Iraqi-Kurdistan voted in an independence referendum earlier in the fall, Iraq sent troops to “impose…

People Gather at NDSU, Checking if They Could Save a Life

NDSU Held a Be the Match Event to Look for Bone Marrow Donors

October 23, 2017

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FARGO, ND — People swabbed their mouths at NDSU in hopes to save a life of someone in need. Be the Match is a bone marrow registry system event sponsored by NDSU Colleges Against Cancer Organization. People between the ages of 18 and 44 swabbed their cheeks to see if they were a potential match. Bone marrow has lifesaving effects…

Delta Tau Delta at NDSU Raising Money for Diabetes Research

It is a global organization that funds type I diabetes research with a goal to end the disease worldwide

October 23, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Greek Life students at NDSU are involved with different national philanthropies and one group is raising money with macaroni. The Delta Tau Delta Chapter at NDSU is hosting their annual Deltaroni event to raise funds and awareness for JDRF. It is a global organization that funds type I diabetes research with a goal to end the disease…

Fargo Construction Company Shuts Down Without Warning

The company was owned by Tim Rosene

October 23, 2017

TJ Nelson,

Tim Rosene, Owner of Studs to RugsFARGO, ND — A Fargo construction and remodeling company has closed suddenly leaving many customers with unfinished work. A notice on the door of “Studs to Rugs” on 51st Avenue South says the company is closed and “all questions will be answered by legal counsel in the coming days.” Their business Facebook page has…

Time is Running Out on Fargo’s Great Rides Bike Sharing System

The 100 bikes and 11 stations will be removed and placed into storage until next spring

October 23, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — You still have time to get in one last “Great Rides” bike ride for the season. The bike share system will end its third season in operation on November 5th as daylight saving time ends. The 100 bikes and 11 stations will be removed and placed into storage until next spring. The non-profit, seasonally-operated bike share…

DAPL Protest Piece on its Way to the Smithsonian

It was created by activists to show how far they had traveled

October 23, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MORTON COUNTY, ND — A piece from the Dakota Access protests is headed for the Smithsonian. Their National Museum of the American Indian is adding this nearly 12-foot-tall mile-marker post. It was created by activists to show how far they had traveled. Since treaties were at the heart of the protest over the 3.8 billion dollar oil pipeline, it’ll…

North Dakota Boasts Highest Percentage of Millennials

The age of North Dakotans is younger than the national average and has been since 2009

October 23, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NORTH DAKOTA — North Dakota has the highest “percentage” of millennials in the country. State Census Office manager Kevin Iverson says many millennials moved to the state in the early years of the oil boom and have stayed. The age of North Dakotans is younger than the national average and has been since 2009. Another result of a younger…

Bomb Making Materials Found Near Oklee, MN

The Red Lake County Sheriff recovered several pipe bombs hidden in a rubble pile.

October 23, 2017

Site Staff,

Red Lake Falls, MN — The Red Lake County Sheriff received a report Sunday afternoon that some bomb making materials were found near a hunting cabin in Equality Township, northeast of Oklee. Once on the scene they found what appeared to be pipe bombs, in a container, hidden in rubble on the complainant’s property. It did not appear the bombs…

“Real Men Wear Pink” Donations Help Fund American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Programs

Free Wigs, Cosmetics and Consultations Are Provided To Those Impacted By Breast Cancer

October 22, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and KVRR anchor TJ Nelson is helping raise money for the American Cancer Society through the “Real Men Wear Pink” campaign. Earlier this month, we featured the cancer-battle story of Maria Schmidt. She was diagnosed with breast cancer after returning to college to pursue a nursing degree at UND. She beat…

Fargo and Metro COG Look To Improve Busy Route

17th Avenue South Corridor

October 22, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Whether you are walking, driving, biking or using other means of transportation, the community shares the streets and sidewalks every day. People say some of those streets in Fargo need to change. Out on the roadways, bikers and drivers don’t always get along, especially on the 17th Avenue South corridor in Fargo. “This corridor was identified by…