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NDSU Architecture Students Show Talent Through Bird House Project

Select students in the program won awards for their houses

May 8, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.– NDSU architecture students are being acknowledged for their work. Select students in the program won awards for their bird houses at the 7th Annual Architecture for the Birds reception. The students were judged on their craftsmanship, design, and livability for a North American nesting bird. Three honorable mentions and winners for first, second, and third place were awarded…

Students Use Their Own Wheels Despite Postponed Bike to School Day

Bike to School Day at Eagles Elementary is rescheduled for Thursday

May 8, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.– Eagles Elementary postponed National Bike to School Day for its students Tuesday due to morning rain and slick roads. Despite being rescheduled, some students decided to use their own wheels to get to school. The physical education teacher says the number of bikes on the rack this morning is normal for the school. The school uses this day…

Sale of Duluth-Based Retailer Maurices Finalized

May 8, 2019

KVRR Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Maurices has announced that its sale to private equity firm OpCapita is complete, marking a new era in the Duluth-based women’s fashion retailer’s 88-year history. The headquarters of the company will remain in downtown Duluth. “This is an exciting day for our Maurices family,” said Maurices President and Chief Executive Officer, George Goldfarb. “We’ve had strong holiday…

Twins Offer $5 Tickets, Sell Out In Hours

The team was selling tickets starting at $5 without fees for the remaining home games in May

May 8, 2019

Site Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Minnesota Twins are trying to fill the seats at Target Field following a drop in attendance. The team decided to sell tickets starting at $5 without fees for the remaining home games in May. And they went fast. The first-place club offered up twenty thousand tickets in the $5 promotion starting last night and they sold out by…

Bicyclist Struck and Injured Wednesday Morning

The person was taken to the hospital with injuries that were not life threatening.

May 8, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – A bicyclist was struck and injured by a vehicle in Fargo. Police say the driver of the vehicle was eastbound with a green light on 11th Avenue and 45th Street South Tuesday around 3:30 p.m. when the bicyclist crossed in front of the vehicle. The person was taken to the hospital with injuries that were not…

People are Making Rain Barrels for a Cleaner Red River

The Cass County Soil Conservation District, the Clay County Soil and Water Conservation District, and River Keepers come together to teach people about the benefits of having a rain barrel at their home

May 7, 2019

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MOORHEAD, MINN.– People in Cass and Clay Counties are helping protect the Red River’s water quality by building their own rain barrels. The Cass County Soil Conservation District, the Clay County Soil and Water Conservation District, and River Keepers come together to teach people about the benefits of having a rain barrel at their home. Participants learn the basics of…

Fargo-Moorhead Holds Semi-Annual Welcome Party for New Residents

The Fargo-Moorhead Economic Development Corporation hosts this event every May and October

May 7, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Adjusting to life in a new city comes with its fair share of obstacles. “When you move to a new place, the biggest challenge is your social connection,” Fargo resident, Solomon Ayalew, said. “You are coming from a place where you are familiar, where you have friends. Now, you have to start over.” The Greater Fargo-Moorhead Economic Development…

Taking a Look at Domestic Violence in Fargo-Moorhead

Both the YWCA's Emergency Shelter and the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center's phone line are open 24 hours

May 7, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Within the last week, Moorhead has had two standoffs. Police say they began with a woman becoming assaulted by her partner. But domestic violence doesn’t just happen overnight. “It might start out as a ‘I’m doing this out of love or out of care for you or of concern. I can do this for you, you don’t need…

ND Grain Growers to Leave National Association

the partnership has lasted since 1977

May 7, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota’s Grain Grower’s Association is ending a partnership with the National Association of Wheat Growers that’s lasted since 1977. Board members say they’ve noticed within the last few years that the national group just isn’t paying much attention to the issues impacting North Dakota farmers. They say they pay the third highest dues in the country with…

Minnesota lawmakers break off budget talks

May 7, 2019

TJ Nelson,

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota House Democrats are blaming Senate Republicans and their refusal to increase state spending for a collapse in budget negotiations. Senate Republicans are blaming House Democrats for standing by their tax increase proposals. “Coming forward with zero change in their net position was extremely disappointing. At that point in the negotiations there really was nothing else to…