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Done Deal? A Preview of KVRR’s Special Report on the Star Lake Casino Project

Some county leaders say the project is vital in attracting people to relocate to the county

February 27, 2017

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OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. — A new Shooting Star casino location is proposed on an undeveloped part of Star Lake in rural Otter Tail County. The project is raising concerns and leaving questions unanswered from within the White Earth Nation and from the Otter Tail community. Some county leaders say the project is vital in attracting people to relocate to…

Recognizing Mental Health Changes in Children

Community members received a lesson on how to prevent mental illness in children

February 20, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — While some mental illnesses can’t be controlled due to genetics, there are some than can be preventable. Any adult dealing with a child who is battling mental illness in some way shape or form was invited to the Youth Mental Health First Aid 8 Hour course. The goal of the course is to enlighten adults on how to…

STEM Lessons Take Over the West Fargo Library

Mini scientists had the opportunity to make and invent exciting creations and science projects, such as CD owls and fish

February 17, 2017

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — School’s out for the day but that doesn’t mean you still can’t get an educational lesson in. Invent It, a STEM class geared towards kids in grades k-5, took place at the West Fargo Public Library. Mini scientists had the opportunity to make and invent exciting creations and science projects, such as CD owls and fish….

ToSti the K9 Has His First Coffee with a Cop

The K9 doesn't always get to come with the West Fargo Police Deparment's monthly trip.

February 16, 2017

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Seniors at Eventide at Sheyenne Crossings retirement community got a special visit. West Fargo police brought along a four legged hero for “Coffee with a Cop”. The visit happens once a month, but the dog doesn’t always get to come with. ToSti, a Dutch shepherd, is West Fargo’s second K9. The police department hopes these visits…

Fargo Police Department Accepting New Recruits

Testing will be held on February 20th to join Fargo Police Department

February 10, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Police Department wants to know if you have what it takes to join their squad. The department is looking for both men and women to join their ranks. Entrance exam testing will be held on Monday, February 20th at 8am in the Fargo Public Safety Building. Those who pass the written test may move on…

Liberty Middle School Gives Presentations on Cultural Backgrounds

Middle Schoolers created a Cultural Fair to learn each others backgrounds

February 7, 2017

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — The Red River Valley Fairgrounds was jam packed with middle-schoolers sharing their backgrounds with the community. Liberty Middle School 7th graders from Team Trailblazer are currently studying immigration, cultures and traditions. The students created a cultural fair with presentations and demonstrations of Native American, European, African, Latin American and Asian cultures. They were also assigned in…

Concordia College Comes Together During Interfaith Week

Interfaith and World Harmony week is a week long event filled with discussions and meetings of coming together as one in the community

February 6, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Interfaith and World Harmony week at Concordia College is an opportunity for students to learn, engage and grow together. This is the 2nd annual Interfaith and World Harmony Week bringing the Concordia community together. In light of current issues surrounding refugees in North Dakota and Minnesota, students say this is the perfect week to recognize each other’s…

Be a Lifesaver: F-M Ambulance Hosting ‘Save a Life’

F-M Ambulance Service is giving CPR lessons in the Valley

February 6, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — CPR is something that may come in handy when we least expect it and F-M Ambulance Service is teaching the correct way to perform it. F-M Ambulance is holding their annual ‘Save a Life’ on Saturday at Moorhead Center Mall giving demonstrations on CPR. In the meantime, service members have been going around to multiple groups and…

The City on the Grow: Introducing ‘West Fargo 2.0’

The Vision Session allowed for the community to contribute ideas for an expansion plan

January 31, 2017

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The City of West Fargo and the West Fargo Park District are brainstorming in an effort to create what they call ‘West Fargo: 2.0’. West Fargo officials say they need a little bit of thinking outside the box so the city can be bigger…and better. City planners, representatives with the park district and consultants from Town Planning and Urban Design…

The City of Fargo Works with the Community to Plan Future Expansions

A masterplan is in the works of how to expand the city

January 28, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — The City of Fargo is working with the community to add expansions all throughout town. City workers are putting together a downtown master plan after spending the summer collecting data. A set-up was mapped out for the community to share ideas of how they would like to see the city expand. They are working on adding more…