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What Trump Eliminating the Department of Education Could Mean for North Dakota

Advocates for public education warn that a loss of federal funding could lead to repercussions such as increased property tax.

March 6, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Trump Administration – and its new Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon – have made it clear they know they cannot unilaterally shutter the DOE. “It is set up by the United States Congress and we work with Congress,” said McMahon during a confirmation hearing. “It clearly cannot be shut down without it.” But that doesn’t…

Jeremiah Program Invites Community Leaders To Learn Their Mission

December 5, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Since 2014, the Jeremiah Program has helped single mothers pursue their professional goals either in school or work while taking care of their children. In 2023, 155 moms and children participated in JP’s two-generation programming. “The mission is to disrupt the cycle of poverty two generations at a time. So we do this holistically by providing…

Protecting your kids at home from burns

February 12, 2024

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – According to the American Burn Association, burns are in the top 10 causes of unintentional injuries for children from ages of zero to five. With two years and younger at the greatest risk. If your child has a burn, Kailyn Allen at Sanford says you should not pour really, cold water onto it because that can…

Ashley Judd speaks at YWCA’s “Empowered! Women Who Rise Above” event

June 28, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. The YWCA is working to change that locally and nationally. “You have to personalize these things, right? It’s not abstract, it’s my body, it’s very intense.” says Actress and Author, Ashley Judd. The YWCA of Cass Clay presents Empowered! Women Who Rise Above. This special…

Hundreds enjoy 24th annual Midwest KidFest at Island Park

June 9, 2023

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The 24th Annual Midwest Kidfest at Island Park was a day of fun filled with music, laughter, and bright colors as children play and learn. It’s an event kids in the community look forward to every year. Starting out the Midwest Kidfest is a fan favorite is the teddy bear parade through Island Park to kick…

KidCo bringing fun for your little ones

March 3, 2023

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Looking for a place to let your little ones explore? KidCo is the perfect place to let their imaginations run wild. KidCo is a family friendly interactive museum and playroom. It is set to open Tuesday, March 7th. “Just having a space like this for kids ages one to eight that’s actually theirs, you know. They’re…

Signs your child may be a victim of sexual abuse

November 28, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – What should you do if you believe your child is the victim of sexual abuse? Counselors say reporting things to the police or the county is the first thing to do. Therapists say perpetrators are often someone close to children. “Someone that they know and trust which makes it even harder with this secret because they…

Therapist shares advice on how to talk to your children after a school shooting

After Tuesday's tragedy in Texas, parents wonder how they should talk about the subject with their children.

May 25, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO (KVRR) – Flashing lights from emergency vehicles and people panicking. It’s hard to watch this kind of tragedy unfold. “This is not a daily occurrence in every school, this is a scary thing and it obviously requires a lot of attention,” says Integrative Health Therapist Megan Week. She says if kids are scared to go back to school, they…

Pfizer asks FDA to approve its Covid-19 vaccine for children under age five

February 1, 2022

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(KVRR) — Pfizer awaits FDA approval so children ages six months to five-years-old can receive the COVID-19 vaccine. If approved, they could start receiving their first dose by the end of February. The vaccine doses would be the same as children five to 11 years old. They would get two shots of 10 micrograms each. That’s a third less than…

North Dakota expecting 18K doses of pediatric COVID vaccine

November 4, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota health officials are expecting 18,000 initial doses of the pediatric coronavirus vaccine. That’s enough enough to cover 25% of the state’s roughly 71,000 children ages 5 to 11 who were identified in the 2019 census. The state Health Department said in a statement Wednesday that “vaccinating children will help protect them from getting COVID-19.” To…