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Dress for Success: Empowerment, Confidence and Getting What You Want

From head to heels, these are the outfits Dress for Success uses to help women excel at their job interviews

September 28, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — For many of the models at the Attire to Inspire fashion show, entering the workforce had obstacles. Not only did they land jobs, they’re helping inspire other women to gain the confidence needed to spark their careers. From head to heels, these are the outfits Dress for Success uses to help women excel at their job interviews….

Fargo Police Looking for Candidates for Explorer Program

Police officers said those in the program will have the opportunity to do exactly what police officers get to do on a day to day basis

September 19, 2017

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FARGO, ND — If you’ve ever considered a career in law enforcement, the Fargo Police Department may have the perfect opportunity for you. The Police Explorers program gives people ages 14-20 the chance to shadow officers out in the field. “Every police officer has to do reports, so they have to have very good communication skills,” said Fargo Police Officer…

Case IH Agriculture Awards Fargo Public Schools with $25,000 STEM Grant

The money goes to programs which connect young minds with industry professionals to get them thinking about their future

September 18, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Middle schoolers in Fargo are getting an early step to their future career path thanks to a STEM grant. Fargo Public Schools is one of five districts in the country awarded $25,000 from Case IH Agriculture. The money goes to programs which connect young minds with industry professionals to get them thinking about their future. The STEM…

Drummer of Twin Cities Indie Rock Bank, Husker Du, Dies

Hart died Wednesday of cancer at his home in St. Paul

September 14, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Grant Hart, the drummer and vocalist for pioneering Twin Cities indie rock band Husker Du, has died. He was 56. Hart died Wednesday of cancer at his home in St. Paul. Hart formed Husker Du with bassist Greg Norton and guitarist Bob Mould, with whom he shared singing duties, in St. Paul in 1978. The band…

Cara Mund, Bismarck Native and Newly Crowned Miss America, Devotes Time to Make-A-Wish, Other Projects

Mund spent her time growing up in Bismarck and spent much of her childhood devoting her time to philanthropy and her career.

September 11, 2017

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FARGO, ND — She’s not only making North Dakota history, but the nation’s eyes are all on her. Cara Mund of Bismarck has been crowned Miss America. She spent a lot of time in Fargo, advancing her career as a model, a dancer and a philanthropist. When you think Miss America, you think of beauty pageants, but to many who know and…

Local Broadcasting Icon, Don Dresser, Passes Away

His radio career began at KTRF in Thief River Falls in the 1950's

August 21, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A man who entertained radio listeners for decades in the region has passed away. Don Dresser, 84, died Friday at Lilac Assisted Living in Moorhead. His radio career began at KTRF in Thief River Falls in the 1950’s. Don heard about an opening at 970 WDAY in Fargo and applied and eventually became part of a popular…

Mason Jennings to Play Sanctuary Events Center in Fargo

Jennings will be at the Sanctuary Events Center on November 24th at 8 p.m.

August 7, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Minneapolis based Mason Jennings is coming to Fargo to showcase his album, Minnesota. Jennings will be at the Sanctuary Events Center on November 24th at 8 p.m. All seating is reserved and is for ages 21 and up. Jennings was born in Hawaii but considers his adopted home to be Minneapolis, after moving to the city to…

Weeks After Retiring from the Fargo Police Department, K9 Earl Passes Away

Earl was a partner to Sgt. George Vinson

July 10, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — K9 Earl has died. The Fargo canine officer suffered a throat injury shortly after he retired last month after 10 years on the job. A growth formed in the back of his throat, making it difficult for Earl to eat, drink and breathe. Earl was a partner to Sgt. George Vinson. The department says the family made…

The “Pied Piper” Returns to the Daytona 500…Right Here on KVRR

He has been out of the spotlight since July of 2016 after being diagnosed with "concussion-like symptoms" but was cleared by doctors to race by the 2017 season

February 22, 2017

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NATIONAL — Dale Earnhardt Jr. has missed the last 18 races of his career but he says he’ll be back in the driver’s seat for the racing season opener. Earnhardt, who is known as the Pied Piper of Daytona, says he will race in the Daytona 500. He has been out of the spotlight since July of 2016 after…

Students and Professionals Network at NDSU Career Expo

The annual career expo brings together both new and graduating students

February 8, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Students were dressed to impress at the Fargodome. More than 300 employers gathered to recruit people from NDSU and other area colleges. Students had the chance to bring their resume and meet with different organizations in the science and technology field. The Career Expo is not only organized for students who are getting closer to graduation, it’s…