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Kennedy Elementary Staff Receive Medical Attention Following Two Lockdowns

November 16, 2018

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. – Kennedy Elementary staff members received medical attention after the school was put into lockdown twice Friday morning to address what the school district calls “situations in the school.” A letter sent to parents from Principal Karrie Rage says “We consider student and staff safety a priority, therefore decided to have a lockdown to address these student issues…

Devils Lake Officer Will Not Be Charged In Officer-Involved Shooting

Detective Brandon Potts killed 26-year-old Daniel Fuller on July 5 after officers responded to a call about a suspicious person.

November 16, 2018

Site Staff,

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (AP) _ North Dakota prosecutors say they will not charge a Devils Lake police officer who shot and killed a man earlier this summer. Detective Brandon Potts killed 26-year-old Daniel Fuller on July 5 after officers responded to a call about a suspicious person. Investigators say Fuller died after Potts’ gun went off during a struggle. Ramsey…

Vikings Great, Former MN Supreme Court Justice Alan Page awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

November 16, 2018

KVRR Staff,

WASHINGTON (KMSP) – Pro Football Hall of Famer and Minnesota Viking great Alan Page was honored Friday by President Donald Trump with the Presidential Medal of Freedom Also receiving medals in a ceremony held in the White House’s East Room were; Miriam Adelson, a doctor and wife of casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, a Republican donor; Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch, who is retiring after…

West Fargo Named 10th Best Small City to Live in America

November 16, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. – West Fargo is named the 10th best small city to live in America by WalletHub. The website compared more than 1,200 cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 based on 40 indicators. West Fargo’s low cost of living, crime and unemployment rates and a high average of median income and education helped the city get the honor….

LIVE: Big Blue Couch Coaching

Don't forget the most important person on your holiday list: yourself.

November 16, 2018

Emily Welker,

By now you probably feel like the task of things you need to do for the holiday season is as full as it can possibly get. What with cooking and cleaning and decorating and travel for Thanksgiving straight through the holidays up until New Year’s, you may feel as if you don’t have a minute to sit down, let alone…

Minnesota Governor Dayton Remains Hospitalized With Lung Damage

Dayton underwent a pair of back surgeries last month meant to improve his leg strength and had been expected to be released within days.

November 16, 2018

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ Gov. Mark Dayton says he suffered lung damage after his latest surgery, keeping him at Mayo Clinic for a month. Dayton underwent a pair of back surgeries last month meant to improve his leg strength and had been expected to be released within days. His office did not formally update his status until Minnesota Public…

Fargo Fire Department Holds Graduation Ceremony for 497th Firefighter

Brent Bachmeier spent the last four years at the Cavalier Air Force station

November 15, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Fire Department welcomes Brent Bachmeier, its 497th firefighter, with a graduation ceremony. “I’m ecstatic, I’m incredibly happy that I finally made it. I wanted a job I could feel proud of, a job that I could help a lot of people. I grew up in Fargo, so I wanted to help the community I grew up…

Actors and Robots Helping Medical Students Get Closer to Dream Job

They're doing it through UND's SHaPE program, which started two years ago

November 15, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Third–year medical students at UND are getting even closer to their dream job with a little help from actors and robots. KVRR’s Danielle Church tells us how simulations are helping students to advance their learning experience. Anna Melicher is the type of person who loves to be around others. “I just loved working with people so much….

Salvation Army Plans to Raise $900,000 through Its Red Kettle Campaign

KVRR's Rob Kupec Helped Kickoff The Campaign

November 15, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — As winter nears, you might see a slew of red kettles popping up around the metro. The Salvation Army is planning to raise $900,000 this winter through its annual Kettle Campaign. Last year, the Salvation Army fell just short of its $900,000 goal, raising just over $850,000. In her first year leading the charge, Major Vangie O’Neil says…

Trying to Change Habits: How the City of Fargo is Trying to Eliminate Plastic Bag Use

In honor of America Recycles Day, the city of Fargo is running the "Day Without a Bag" campaign

November 15, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — In honor of America Recycles Day, the city of Fargo is running the “Day Without a Bag” campaign. It’s not always easy to kick an old habit… …but what if we all tried? “It would be nice if everybody would do that and get away from plastic,” said Rosella Kolrud, a Cash Wise shopper. The city of…