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German Folk Festival Celebrates Traditional Culture

There was music, food, and art

August 4, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — If you want to experience all things German without leaving town, then the German Folk Festival is the place for you. The festival featured everything from live music to food to art on display. The Bockfest Boys and Dale Dahmen and the Beats performed traditional polka music. People of all ages could also enjoy crafts like wood carving…

Community Members Honor Lives Lost in Yazidi Genocide

Former ISIS captive Sharin Jardo was one of the featured speakers

August 4, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — People from across the metro gathered to honor the lives lost during the Yazidi genocide. Four years after the genocide began in Iraq, people lit candles to commemorate those who passed away because of the genocide. People also listened to speeches from Sherin Jardo, a Yazidi who escaped ISIS captivity and emigrated to the United States, as well…

New American Candidates Discuss Progress of June Election with Supporters

Nyamal Dei, Abidwale Sharif, and Matuor Alier ran for positions on Fargo, West Fargo School Boards

August 3, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The local elections this past June proved to be historic for members of the New American community in the metro. Three New Americans ran for positions in both Fargo and West Fargo, the most in recent memory. Nyamal Dei and Abdiwale Sharif threw their names in the hat for the Fargo School Board, while Matour Alier campaigned to…

Musical The Theory of Relativity Shows People’s Journeys & How They Can Impact Others

August 3, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. – Act Up Theater of Fargo-Moorhead is putting on the production of The Theory of Relativity, a musical that shows how personal journeys can have effects on those around you. The non-profit musical theater program brings local college and high school students together to be a part of the show. You can see a performance at North Dakota…

New TSA Proposal Could Do Away With Security at Smaller Airports

Hector International Airport would not be affected

August 3, 2018

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A new TSA proposal could do away with security at some airports. The plan would only affect about 150 small-to medium-sized airports across the country, not including Hector International Airport. “I think it’s a mistake. I think there has to be a continued surveillance, not because the danger is always there, but because people make mistakes,” Michael Yellowbird, a frequent flyer,…

Parishioners Rally Together after Decapitation of Virgin Mary Statue

August 3, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — For the last two years, St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church has had a prayer garden with a statue of the Virgin Mary as its centerpiece. But Wednesday morning, Father Raymond Courtright noticed something was odd about the statue. “When I was on my way over to the church as well, I was just walking by, it just…

Moorhead Police Sergeant Charged With DWI

Sgt. Thad Stafford A 20-Year Police Veteran

August 3, 2018

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MOORHEAD, MINN. — A 20–year veteran of the Moorhead Police Department is charged with two counts of driving while intoxicated. A citizen reported what he thought was an intoxicated man getting into a vehicle outside Mick’s Office Bar in Moorhead around 7:00 Thursday night. An officer matched the plate description to a vehicle owned by Sgt. Thad Stafford. They found…

Amber Alert Cancelled, Suspect in Custody

Grand Forks County sheriff's Lt. B.J. Maxson says a relative brought Jaylee Azure and the 21-year-old woman suspected of taking her to the sheriff's office Thursday night.

August 3, 2018

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP/KFGO) – Authorities say an 18-month-old girl reported missing in Grand Forks has been found safe. Grand Forks County sheriff’s Lt. B.J. Maxson says a relative brought Jaylee Azure and the 21-year-old woman suspected of taking her to the sheriff’s office Thursday night. Maxson says the girl was not injured, and Jasmine Davis has been taken into…

Annual Rise Above Seizures Walk Brings Families and Teams Together to Show Support

According to the Epilepsy Foundation one in every 26 people have epilepsy

August 2, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Whether you have epilepsy or know someone who does, all different people came out to show support and provide encouragement. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen went to the annual Rise Above Seizures Walk and tells us how people in the community are continuing their encouragement. “It’s really important for us to have this night where people with epilepsy…

West Fargo Police Department Introduces New Cultural Liaison Officer

Officer Ryan Feltman will work with different cultural groups in West Fargo

August 2, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — After becoming the West Fargo Police Chief more than a year ago, Chief Heith Janke says one of his goals was to bridge the gap between the department and New Americans in his city. “We have a large New American population, and from the police department, we weren’t doing enough to interact and build those relationships, and…