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State Funeral For President George H.W. Bush

The ceremony late Wednesday morning will cap three days of remembrance by dignitaries and ordinary citizens alike.

December 5, 2018

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Washington, DC — Washington is bidding its final farewell to former President George H.W. Bush, his funeral at Washington National Cathedral drawing world envoys, the four remaining ex-presidents, and President Donald Trump. The ceremony late Wednesday morning will cap three days of remembrance by dignitaries and ordinary citizens alike. The Republican president oversaw the post-Cold War transition and led a…

Garth Brooks Announces Minnesota Concert In May

The singer/songwriter will perform at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, May 4.

December 5, 2018

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Garth is coming back. Garth Brooks announced this morning he will return to Minnesota. The singer/songwriter will perform at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, May 4. It’s part of his North American stadium tour kicking off in March. The first two stop in St. Louis and Glendale, Arizona are both sold out. Tickets for the…

Former Ashby Elevator Operator Charged With Mail Fraud

Fifty-six-year-old Jerry Hennessey of Dalton, Minn. voluntarily surrendered and appeared in U.S. District Court.

December 5, 2018

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MINNEAPOLIS (KFGO) – Federal prosecutors have charged the former manager of the Ashby, Minn. Farmers Elevator with mail fraud. Fifty-six-year-old Jerry Hennessey of Dalton, Minn. voluntarily surrendered and appeared in U.S. District Court. Court documents say more than $1 million in payments were made to Hennessey’s personal Cabela’s credit card, plus hundreds of thousands of dollars for various hunting trips,…

Fargo Force Players Share Their Love for Reading with Elementary Students

Players read to students at five local elementary schools involved in the Fargo Force Reading Program

December 4, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. – Defensemen Connor Mayer and Xan Gurney of the Fargo Force read to students at Kennedy Elementary school. Their visit was all part of the Fargo Force Reading Program, a program where players teach students to appreciate and love reading by reading books. “It’s a big part of growth in the community and children,” Fargo Force defenseman Connor…

Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity “Dakota Blitz 3:10” Project Will Build Three Homes in Ten Days

The project will start in 2019

December 4, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity plans to build four homes in 2019, but three of them will go up within 10 days. It’s part of the organization’s Dakota Blitz 3:10 project. Those three homes are going up in West Fargo. A separate and fourth house will be built in Moorhead. People with Habitat for Humanity say it’s an…

Mental Health Counselors Now On-Site at Six Rural School Districts Across ND

It's thanks to the United Way of Cass-Clay, the Burgum Foundation and the school districts

December 4, 2018

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HUNTER, N.D. — Six rural school districts in North Dakota now have mental health experts available on their campuses to assist students. KVRR’s Danielle Church tells us how the partnership between United Way of Cass-Clay, the Burgum Foundation and the school districts will make a difference. The expansion of mental health services is meant to accomplish two goals: increase access to…

Fargo City Leaders Give Landlord 30 Days For Demolition Plan

The house at at 703 10th Avenue North has not been inhabited for at least 10 years and has been placed on the "dangerous building' list.

December 4, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Fargo city commissioners have given the owner of a dilapidated house 30 days to come up with a plan to bring it up to code or the 121-year old structure will be demolished. The house at at 703 10th Avenue North has not been inhabited for at least 10 years and has been placed on the…

64 Children Have a Place To Sleep Thanks to Slumberland’s Home For The Holidays Campaign

64 kids in need in the community received a mattress, box spring, and a bed frame

December 3, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. -“Joy,” Slumberland Furniture Homes for the Holidays recipient Nicole said. That’s the reaction of one mother who received a bed for her daughter to sleep in. The two have been sleeping in the same bed ever since they moved to Fargo in February to start a new life. “It’s amazing, because my daughter, she doesn’t ask for…

Great North Pole Provides $1.5 Million in Goods to Families in Need

This is the second year the non-profit is giving the personal items away

December 3, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — During the season of giving, community members are spending an entire week packing boxes to go to F-M families in need. KVRR’s Danielle Church tells us how the boxes could provide a special holiday for some families. Toiletries, winter coats, canned goods and even a few games may not seem like extravagant gifts for the holidays. But to…

Essentia Health Gives Firsthand Look at New Cardiac and Intermediate Care Unit

The new unit doesn't just look and feel brand new but the extra bed space and the upgraded technology helps better serve their patients

December 3, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Essentia Staff are getting their first look at the new Cardiac and Intermediate Care Unit within the hospital on 32nd Avenue in Fargo. “People come to Fargo. It’s a destination to come here for this hospital and we want to always provide the best for them,” said Cindy Jorud, the Director of the ICU Cardiac and Immediate…