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UND International Students Advised Not to Travel

UND issues a warning to its International students to not travel outside of the U.S.

January 29, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

UND has issued a warning to its International students, faculty and staff not to travel outside the United States, at least for the time being. The precaution, issued in an e-mail from UND’s International Center, is directed at those on the campus who are from the seven Muslim-majority countries named in President Trump’s executive order. The e-mail says international students…

Grand Forks International Airport Evacuated After Alleged Bomb Threat

Paraman Radhakrishnan is in custody charged with terrorizing after allegedly threatening airport staff

January 28, 2017

Site Staff,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Forks International Airport is back to regular operations after a bomb threat caused an evacuation Saturday morning. Grand Forks police were called to the airport around 5:15 am after Paraman Radhakrishnan, who was flying from Grand Forks to Minneapolis, allegedly made threatening comments to airport staff. “At that time, the TSA agents confirmed exactly what…

KVRR’s Weekend Crew Takes on the Cardboard Sled Race

Three members of KVRR's weekend staff duke it out on the slopes

January 28, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — It’s the race of the century. Three members of KVRR’s Weekend Crew took to the hills in their very own structurally sound cardboard sleds. Competitor One: Nick “Potato Man” Broadway, Weekend Anchor and Multi-Media Journalist. Competitor Two: Jason “The Action” Cerjak, Weekend Meteorologist and Reporter. Competitor Three: Jake “Stofers” Stofan, Multi-Media Journalist on weekdays and weekends. Competitor Four:…

Sneak Peek at the Frostival Ice Sculptures

There's a wide range of creative projects coming together at the Hjemkomst Center

January 27, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — The second annual F–M Frostival kicked off Friday, but before the celebration began snow carvers were hard at work getting their sculptures in shape. Outside of the Hjemkomst Center among various piles of snow, a variety of artistic forms were taking shape. Some are abstract, others practical like an Igloo. The pieces of frosted art are being…

Frostival Returns To Fargo

2017 Frostival kicks off in downtown Fargo

January 27, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — It’s warmer than usual this January, but that’s not stopping the 2017 Frostival, which began in downtown Fargo where families joined together for a fun-filled night. Everyone was given a build-your-own s’mores kit and carriage rides. They also had a cocoa competition where nine cocoa stations battled for the golden mug. Local band Tripwire also stopped by…

National Weather Service Says Spring Flooding is Likely in the F-M Area

The National Weather Service is predicting a 50% chance the Red River could hit major flood stage in Fargo-Moorhead

January 27, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — Spring flooding throughout the Red River Valley is likely this year. The National Weather Service released their first flooding forecast of the year. “It doesn’t necessarily mean it’s going to be a major flood, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s going to be above 30 feet,” said KVRR Meteorologist, Jason Cerjak. “Basically, it says there’s a 50 percent…

Seniors Learn All About Smartphones and Tablets

Look out millennials, grandma's learning how to use an iPad

January 26, 2017

Site Staff,

The world of smartphones and computers is constantly changing. That’s why AARP and AT&T teamed up for the Technology Workshop for Seniors. It’s the first time they’ve ever done this, and classes filled up fast. “I learned how to take a video,” said participant Alice Prokop. “Our grandchildren all want us to be on the wonderful Snapchat,” said Alisa Anderson…

Fargo Fire Department’s Captain Retires After 30 Years

Captain Ellis Aakre says he's "really appreciated the years"

January 26, 2017

Site Staff,

A Fargo Fire Captain retires after 30 years of serving the community. Firefighters and law enforcement members joined Ellis Aakre and his family to celebrate his time with the department. Aakre started working with the department on January 26th, 1987, saying it was the best decision he’s ever made. He says he has many projects to look forward to, such…

University of North Dakota Moving Conferences for Basketball, Football

The University of North Dakota is moving its basketball teams to the Summit League and its football team to the Missouri Valley Football Conference.

January 26, 2017

Site Staff,

GRAND FORKS – The University of North Dakota is moving its basketball teams to the Summit League and its football team to the Missouri Valley Football Conference. The programs currently compete in the Big Sky Conference. UND President Mark Kennedy and Athletics Director Brian Faison say the move to the Summit League in 2018 and to the Missouri Valley Football…

Release of NDresponse.gov Strikes Up DAPL Conversation

The site created to inform citizens of state emergencies puts a heavy focus on the pipeline protests

January 25, 2017

Site Staff,

North Dakota launched a new state website. NDResponse.gov is split between two main sections: spring flooding and pipeline protests. The DAPL section is populated with daily police logs and press releases on the protest going as far back as last August. There’s also a section dedicated to debunking government perceived myths about the protest. “There’s a lot of social media…