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Lease approved for new NDSCS career academy in Fargo

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR/KCND) – The state Board of Higher Education has approved a lease agreement between the North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton and the NDSCS Foundation to build a career academy in Fargo. It would be done in collaboration with four local school districts in Cass County.  The estimated cost is between $20 million and $30 million. In…
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Cramer to host EPA administrator visit next week

Jim Monk,

WASHINGTON (KVRR) – Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan will visit North Dakota next week. Sen. Kevin Cramer is hosting the visit.  Cramer says Regan will participate in a “listening session” on June 3 in Bismarck. The trip will also include a visit to Mandan. Cramer, who voted in favor of Regan’s confirmation, says it’s an honor to have Regan…
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Ethics Commission recommends change to meal rules

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota’s Ethics Commission has advanced an exception to its meal rules for public officials. The exception would allow lawmakers, elected officials and other state employees to accept meals of $10 or less from members of the general public without notifying the board. The five-member commission on Wednesday set up a public comment period on the change…

Gustafson Procession
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People line up to honor West Fargo Lt. Gustafson during funeral procession

"I didn't even know Lieutenant Adam Gustafson myself personally, but I think it's important for everybody to pay their respects to people who have died."
Aaron Walling,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A fleet of police vehicles say farewell to fallen West Fargo Police Lieutenant Adam Gustafson after his funeral service. “We’ve always been really supportive of law enforcement so we wanted to come out today and show our support for Lieutenant Gustafson and his family as well as for the West Fargo and Fargo Police Departments…

Housing Market
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Big demand for homes as listings drops in Fargo-Moorhead

"Interest rates are at a phenomenal low rate right now, so it's really a great time to either build or remodel your home."
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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Right now is the time for you to buy or sell a house. “Interest rates are at a phenomenal low rate right now, so it’s really a great time to either build or remodel your home,” Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead CEO Bryce Johnson said. Local mayors and the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead have designated…

Family Wellness
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Grant for Family Wellness Teen’s Mental Health Program

The fitness center received a special community builder grant from the foundation.
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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Family Wellness is teaming up with West Fargo schools in the Fall for a teen program thanks to the Offutt Family Foundation. The fitness center received a special community builder grant from the foundation. The $6,000 grant will go towards the youth mental health program. Family Wellness trainers will work with middle and high schoolers to…

Gustafson Funeral
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Community pulls together at funeral service for West Fargo Lt. Adam Gustafson

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WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Family, friends, colleagues and strangers pull together to honor the life of fallen West Fargo Lt. Adam Gustafson, who died from a heart attack last week. A contagious smile and laughter that would echo off the department walls; that’s how those at the West Fargo Police Department remember Lt. Gustafson. “The way Adam lived his…
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Lawmakers ask state to stop calling residents about COVID-19 vaccine

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – Two Republican state legislators are asking North Dakota health officials to stop calling residents to offer information on the coronavirus vaccine. Sens. Jessica Bell and Nicole Poolman sent a letter to State Health Officer Dr. Nizar Wehbi expressing concern about the role of state government in “personal health choices” and patient privacy. Both lawmakers said they had…