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Abercrombie
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Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site opens for the summer

From Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, the Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site is open all summer long.
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ABERCROMBIE, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site is kicking off Memorial Day weekend with its opening day. “Today is the opening of a season after COVID-19 season. It’s a great day, where things are back to normal and we have a great crowd out here today enjoying the local history,” Fort Abercrombie Site Supervisor, Lenny Krueger said….

Bricks
Community, North Dakota News

Healing Garden seeks historic Purington bricks

"If anybody has these bricks laying around, maybe there's five or ten of them and they don't know what to do with them, we'd love to add them to the garden."
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Crosses for Cameron foundation has entered phase two in its Garden of Healing project. It commemorates Cameron Bolton who was an organ donor and died in 2018. Cameron’s parents are looking to use a piece of history in the garden with historic Purington bricks that helped build Fargo before its historic fire of 1893. Cameron’s…

Wf Food
Community, North Dakota News

Pop up food pantry helps bring food to the table

"It's an act of love, we want to share food, we want to be neighbors and build community and connections.
Aaron Walling,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Food insecurity continues to affect many local families throughout the metro. After a year of serving the community, West Fargo Pastor, Megan Casper has found food insecurity affects a lot more people in our community than it did a year ago. “We have identified through our research and the numbers we’ve been collecting that West…
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Teen charged after gun found in backpack at Williston school

Jim Monk,

WILLISTON, N.D. – Authorities say a 15-year-old boy accused of bringing a gun to Williston Middle School has been arrested and charged. Williston police responded to a call shortly after 1:15 p.m. Wednesday to a report of a weapon on school property. Officers on scene discovered a firearm within a backpack. Williston Middle School and Bakken Elementary School were placed…

Cody Holte Ceremony
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Ceremony honors Grand Forks Officer Holte one year after his death

"Rest in peace Cody, We've got it from here."
Aaron Walling,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A year has passed since the death of Grand Forks police officer Cody Holte who was killed in the line of duty. “Cody made the ultimate sacrifice of his life protecting his fellow law enforcement officers,” Grand Forks Police Chief Mark Nelson said. May 27 marks the day officer Holte was struck by gunfire and…
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Bonanzaville’s Veterans Memorial Celebration honors local veterans

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WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Bonanzaville is honoring veterans in our community ahead of Memorial Day. At the annual Veterans Memorial Celebration Thursday evening, the West Fargo High School band performed as people enjoyed a free barbeque dinner prepared by veterans. Military-inspired exhibits commemorating the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and items from D-Day were on display….

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Coronavirus-ND, Local News, North Dakota News

New Grant Opportunity for Venue-based Businesses & Services In North Dakota

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — Florists, caterers, promoters and other event and support services who had at least a 50% revenue loss during the pandemic can apply for a new grant. The application window through the North Dakota Department of Commerce will open June 10 at 10 a.m. It’s designed to assist event centers and supporting businesses that continue to struggle from…