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Santa reads to children at West Acres Mall

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — At West Acres Mall, Santa made an appearance to read to the kids. Just before Christmas, Santa read his two favorite stories in the Aquarium court, “The Night Before Christmas” and “How to Catch an Elf.” After the reading, there were cookies available for the children with icing and sprinkles for decorating them. Santa also walked around…

City of Grand Forks in LEGO form

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – A tradition in Grand Forks continues, with the LEGO version of the city being displayed at the public library. The LEGO user group for the town put together a creative design that shows off different parts of Grand Forks, but in LEGO format. As one kid exclaimed, there’s even a Happy Harry’s. According to the…

The Salvation Army will host Annual Christmas Meal

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — We’re two days away from The Fargo-Moorhead Salvation Army holding its annual Christmas meal. It’s set for Friday, December 22 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm located at 304 Roberts Street, downtown Fargo. This event aims to provide a traditional meal, including ham and sweet potatoes, to people and families stretched-thin during the holiday season. Categories:…

Four pets die in Grand Forks duplex fire

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Multiple pets die in a duplex fire in Grand Forks. Firefighters responded to a fire at 1118 1st Avenue North around 10:30 this morning. They found heavy smoke coming from the front of the two-story duplex. All of the people inside were able to get out in time. CPR was performed on a dog and…

North Dakota judge to hear request to temporarily block part of abortion law

Red River Women’s Clinic, Moorhead, Minn.FARGO (AP) — Physicians and the formerly sole abortion provider in North Dakota are asking a state district court judge to temporarily block a part of the state’s revised abortion laws so doctors can perform the procedure to save a patient’s life or health. The request for a preliminary injunction, scheduled for a hearing Wednesday,…

New Native-Language Signage Coming to Region

Call it a sign of the times -- and an effort to bring awareness of native populations to Minnesota and other parts of the country.

This photo taken on Dec. 14, 2023 provided by Sarah Burks shows a paper mockup of the street signs that will go up next year in some parts of Cambridge, Mass. and include the language of the Massachusett Tribe. (Sarah Burks via AP) By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — A few years back, Sage Brook Carbone was…