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FMWF Chamber Urges Members to Help With Sandbagging Efforts

They hope employers will let workers take time off without PTO to volunteer

March 26, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The Chamber of Commerce is urging its members to help with the sandbagging efforts. The organization says permanent flood protection is crucial, because it keeps businesses up-and-running and helps recruit businesses to the metro. The group is asking that employers let their workers take time off without PTO to help with sandbagging. They say the most difficult time…

NDSU’s Kappa Delta is ‘Jailing’ Themselves to Prevent Child Abuse

Jail and Bail is a fundraiser for the Red River Children's Advocacy and Prevent Child Abuse America groups put on by Kappa Delta Sorority for Shamrock week

March 26, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — An NDSU sorority is ‘jailing’ themselves for a cause. Jail and Bail is a fundraiser for the Red River Children’s Advocacy and Prevent Child Abuse America groups put on by Kappa Delta Sorority for Shamrock week. Students can summon someone to the jail for any amount, and they must raise their bail money before they can leave. All…

Volunteers Start Sandbagging on First Day of Fargo Sandbag Central

The city plans to focus on areas with unfinished walls, dikes, and homes that have not been bought out

March 26, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – The city of Fargo needs 200 volunteers at any given time at Sandbag Central. With their help, the city is hoping to reach its goal of one million sandbags for flood protection. The city needs the sandbags filled and ready to go when flooding begins. Volunteers use the ‘spider’ and work as a team to fill, close,…

Minnesota deputy finds pig in swerving driver’s lap

March 26, 2019

KVRR Staff,

Causes for #distracteddriving: ✅ Talking on phone ???? ✅ Texting ???? ✅ Eating fast food ???? ✅ Changing radio station ???? ✅ Putting on makeup ???? ✅ Having a pig ???? on your lap…now that was a first even for us. pic.twitter.com/6OtUDHIniv — Chisago Co Sheriff (@ChisagoCountySO) March 26, 2019 (FOX 9) – Officials in Chisago County, Minnesota are sharing a strange…

GoFundMe Goal Increased For Family Involved In Serious Crash

The goal is now $15,000 to cover funeral and medical expenses for the Devine family

March 26, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — The goal of a GoFundMe account for two boys involved in a crash in Fargo Saturday night has been increased. The goal is now $15,000 to cover funeral and medical expenses for the Devine family. Nearly $12,000 had been raised just 24 hours after the fund was started. 7-year-old Jason has been declared brain dead and his mother…

Twins Unveil new 2019 Target Field Foods

March 26, 2019

KVRR Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Ahead of Opening Day on Thursday, the Minnesota Twins are unveiling all the new foods and drinks fans can expect at Target Field this season. The Twins play the Cleveland Indians at 3:10 p.m. Thursday in the earliest home opener in team history. Fans can create their own soul food bowl with any combination of Shaggy Yellow Rice, JR Jong…

All Charges Dropped Against “Empire” Actor Jussie Smollett

Smollett had faced 16 felony counts alleging he lied to police about a racial and homophobic attack against him in January.

March 26, 2019

Site Staff,

CHICAGO, IL — Prosecutors say they believe they’ve reached an “appropriate resolution” in the case against “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett. Attorneys for Smollett said Tuesday that all charges alleging he lied to police about attack have been dropped. Smollett had faced 16 felony counts alleging he lied to police about a racial and homophobic attack against him in January. In…

Sandbag Central is Open. Volunteers Needed.

You do not have to call ahead of time, although if you are bringing a group, you can check in in advance.

March 26, 2019

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FARGO, ND — Because of our flood mitigation progress, it’s estimated Moorhead needs 150,000 sandbags for the 2019 flood, a great contrast to the 2.5 million needed in 2009. A huge reduction, but unfortunately, sandbags don’t fill themselves. Moorhead needs your help! Volunteer Details: Hours of Operation: Wednesday, March 27 – Saturday, March 30 – 9 am to 9 pm Sunday,…

Landon’s Light Stopping T-Shirt Sales Temporarily Because of Scammers

There have been some fake shirt sellers appearing online

March 25, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — An update to a story we first brought you last night. The family behind “Landon’s Light” is stopping all t-shirt orders due to fake shirt sellers appearing online. The t-shirts are meant to raise money for 11-year-old Landon Solberg, who is fighting a rare brain tumor. The family noticed fake t-shirts on sites like Etsy and Facebook after…

City of Fargo, Cass County Provide 2019 Flood Fight Update

the city is taking precautions with over nine miles of emergency levees

March 25, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The City of Fargo and Cass County hold the first of many flood meetings to keep the community aware of the changes they will see over the next few weeks. Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney says the pace the snow is melting at is good for the time being but he doesn’t expect it to stay that way for…