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Former Fargo DEI Director Officially Launches Nonprofit

Dr. Terry Hogan says Unity in Action is not meant to be a direct replacement for DEI programs, but rather a rallying point for togetherness in the city.

July 31, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The former director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the city of Fargo is moving forward with a brand-new nonprofit. Dr. Terry Hogan led the first meeting of the Unity in Action Initiative at the Fargo Public Library’s downtown branch on the evening of July 31. Dr. Hogan stressed that this initiative is not meant to…

The White House’s freeze on federal grants has been withdrawn

January 29, 2025

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Just a little over a week into his second term, President Donald Trump took steps to maximize his power, sparking chaos and what critics contend is a constitutional crisis as he challenges the separation of powers that have defined American government for more than 200 years. The new administration’s most provocative move came this week, as it announced it would temporarily…

International Potluck Celebrates Global Flavor

The event was part of Concordia College's programming for International Education Week.

November 21, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The tables lining the Centrum inside the Knutson Campus Center at Concordia College almost sagged with the weight of global fare as students and faculty alike streamed in to get a taste of the world. The International Potluck Food Festival took place from 6 to 8 p.m. on November 21st. Alongside the food and camaraderie was…

BrainSTEM Workshop promotes diversity at Concordia College

October 25, 2022

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MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — More than 300 students came out to attend the fifth Annual BrainSTEM event at Concordia College. Seventh graders from Ben Franklin Middle School in Fargo attended a STEM workshop to expose them to different careers that they may not have thought of before. There were 21 workshops allowing students to get hands-on experience of real life…

International Potluck brings diverse communities together

September 24, 2022

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MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — United by food, diverse cultures integrate with one another at an international potluck event in Moorhead. Cultural Diversity Resources, a non-profit based in downtown Fargo, hosted the event at MB Johnson Park as part of this year’s Welcoming Week. Their mission is to serve as an intercultural bridge to strengthen connections and empower ethnically diverse communities….

Woman Elected To Fargo School Board Makes Fargo History

June 15, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) — One of four newcomers elected to the Fargo School Board is believed to be the first Black person elected to any office in Fargo’s history, according to local long-time political observers. Nyamal Dei says she was met with some hostility as she knocked on 4,000 doors in Fargo, but the good outweighed the bad. She is…

Fargo Amazon facility gets ready for business

"We're receiving our first item on September 19th."

September 16, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –Fargo’s Amazon facility is getting ready to begin fulfilling orders. With the construction of the new facility complete, orders will soon be ready to be boxed up and shipped to their destinations. “We’re receiving our first item on September 19th. So, that’s when the building will open. We’ll have people in the building and start trying to…

Cass County Sheriff addresses his office’s bias training

"Our office also certifies and trains on less than lethal force options, use of force instruction and scenario based training."

May 25, 2021

Aaron Walling,

CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — The Cass County Sheriff’s office has released a statement regarding policing procedures. Sheriff Jesse Jahner says questions among people throughout the community have risen in regards to the department’s bias training. Jahner says he wants to be transparent and says the training includes anti bias, cultural awareness, de-escalation, diversity, communication, and crisis intervention. “Training is…

NDSU Library Exhibit Aimed At Preaching Diversity And Inclusion

The NDSU Blacks Students Association helped put together the exhibit comprised of pictures, art, and stories

February 4, 2021

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FARGO, ND (KVRR) – In the past, North Dakota State University has made a point of embracing equality, diversity and inclusion. After events across the country last year, they’re increasing their efforts. Inside the campus library sits a new exhibit. It’s designed to showcase a different culture and life experience. “In a place like North Dakota, there’s not too much…

NDSU Asks For Student Input On How Campus Can Be More Inclusive

Students and members of faculty gave ideas that will be used to better diversity

October 3, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — NDSU’s The Nice Center and Office of Multicultural Programs hosts a workshop inviting students to create dialogue around diversity. The workshop, called NiceX, asks participants a series of questions, including how to create more opportunities for under represented students and how the school can celebrate and welcome more diversity. Some students says that what’s shown on NDSU’s…