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Moorhead Police Looks to Fight Opioid Crisis by Collecting Unused Medication

The department had a take-back bin outside two Hornbacher's locations

MOORHEAD, Minn. — People dropped off their unused prescription medications at various locations around Moorhead. Officers from the Moorhead Police Department set up bins outside Hornbacher’s locations in north and south Moorhead. This was one of two “take–back” events that the department puts on each year. One officer says there was a line of people waiting to drop off their medication…

Fargo Firefighters, Red Cross Volunteers Install Smoke Detectors in Homes

Fargo FD receives funding to host installation events each year

FARGO, N.D. — For many college students, one thing towards the bottom of their to–do lists is to make sure their smoke detectors are running properly. “I know it’s kind of challenging. I mean, I rent out a bunch of houses and stuff too, and me and my roommates probably have no clue how to install them and how to check…

Heitkamp and Cramer Debate for Final Time Before Election Day

Questions ranged from domestic to international issues

FARGO, N.D. — Election Day is 11 days away, and one of the most closely watched Senate races is right here in North Dakota. The final debate Senator Heidi Heitkamp and Congressman Kevin Cramer engaged passionate supporters on both sides. Questions ranged from both domestic to international issues. Some topics were on current events, like the migrant caravan from Central America, the…

Fargo Police Department To Debut New Music Video

It's the follow-up to last year's video called "Unity"

FARGO, N.D. — You may remember a music video Fargo Police put out last year called “Unity,” and now, there’s a follow–up. Next week, police will debut their new music video called “It’s Time.” The video shows officers interacting with the community with everyone from kids to politicians to businesses. It has been in the works since July. Last year’s video…

NDSU Students Learn About Career Opportunities at Fargo Jet Center

The group visits a local business every month

FARGO, N.D. — Business students at NDSU are letting their dreams take flight by getting a tour of the Fargo Jet Center. The NDSU chapter of Phi Beta Lambda got to learn about career opportunities in jet technology and sales, and even went out on the runway. One of the students has worked at the Fargo Jet Center for the last…

Kids Get An Early Halloween at “Boo! at NDSU”

There was a kids' carnival and trick-or-treating event

FARGO, N.D. — Kids get an early Halloween at NDSU thanks to students in Residence Life. “Boo! At NDSU” is a children’s carnival and trick–or–treating event. Students put on over a dozen booths with games, crafts, and other activities. Kids were all dressed up in their costumes to play and get candy. Students were also dressed up, so kids had plenty…

Dierks Bentley Announces Concert In Grand Forks

It's part of his Burning Man Tour 2019.

GRAND FORKS, ND — Country superstar Dierks Bentley will play the Alerus Center in Grand Forks on March 9, 2019. It’s part of his Burning Man Tour 2019. He’ll be joined by Jon Pardi, Tenille Townes and Hot Country Knights. Tickets go on sale November 2, at 10:00 a.m. For more information go to: www.livenation.com     Categories: Entertainment, Local…

Former Prisoners Describe Success Stories at F5 “Erasing Stigma Conference”

Marcus Bullock, Coss Marte overcame social stigma to be successful entrepreneurs

FARGO, N.D. — After spending eight years in prison, Marcus Bullock says more work needs to be done to re–integrate former inmates back into society. “We have those like me who had a mom to come home to and live with, and then you have those that have zero housing whatsoever. So the question that we’re asking ourselves is how are…

Two-Time Breast Cancer Survivor Sets Example for Future Patients

She says a positive attitude helped her through the fight

FARGO, N.D. — So many of us have our pink on for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but even though October is coming to a close, that doesn’t mean awareness should be fading from our minds. Sandra Dunn, a two-time breast cancer survivor, shares her story and what her advice is for others. She was diagnosed in 2008 for the first time….

One Moorhead Teen Doesn’t Let Epilepsy Stop Her From Living Her Dream

But Emma is taking off her usual protection and putting on a look fit for a fighter

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Things haven’t always come easy to 14–year–old Emma Pederson, but one thing always has…a smile, ear to ear. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen met Emma a few weeks ago and knew her story needed to be told. Now she shows us how her dream has finally become a reality. The roar of the engine and heavy gear has always…