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Entertainment, Local News, Minnesota News

Minnesota Public Radio Gets $56 Million Donation for Classical Music Network, Etc.

TJ Nelson,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP/KVRR) — Someone is a huge fan of Minnesota Public Radio’s classical music network. MPR just received a $56 million cash donation from an anonymous donor. Star Tribune reports it’s the largest gift MPR has ever received in its 55-year history. The money is slated to go toward YourClassical, the public radio station’s classical music network, and to advancing…

Jennifer Carnahan
Local News, Minnesota News

Minnesota GOP Chair Ignores Calls To Resign After Friend & Donor is Arrested

TJ Nelson,

Courtesy: MNGOPEDINA, Minn. — Minnesota GOP Chair Jennifer Carnahan is fighting back as several Minnesota lawmakers call on her to step down after a close friend and donor was indicted and arrested on underage sex trafficking charges. Carnahan released a statement saying that she does not plan to resign and wrote that it is “disappointing that leaders in our party…
Coronavirus, Health, Local News

Healthy Blood Donors Needed for Hospital Patients Amid Coronavirus Concerns

The blood collection process is safe and has no impact on the donor's immune system.
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FARGO, N.D.–Vitalant and other blood centers nationwide are encouraging healthy individuals to donate blood to ensure hospitals have enough in case COVID-19 infections increase. All blood types and components are needed especially platelets and type O blood. Platelets only have a shelf life of five days so frequent donations are important, and type O blood is the universal blood type….
Local News, North Dakota News

Anonymous Donor Pays Off Fargo Public Schools Lunch Debt

It added up to over $28,000
TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — The lunch debt for all Fargo Public School students for the first semester has disappeared thanks to an anonymous donor. It added up to over $28,000. Superintendent Rupak Gandhi says no student is denied a hot lunch, but the district must still keep track. The district used to provide a peanut butter sandwich instead of a hot…
North Dakota News

With Feud Over, University of North Dakota Donors Sign Contract Extension

School and Ralph Engelstad Arena officials announced Tuesday that the deal will run through September of 2030.
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GRAND FORKS, N.D.–A major donor to the University of North Dakota who had threatened to withhold donations over a dispute with the former president has agreed to a 10-year contract extension with the school to operate the team’s hockey arena. School and Ralph Engelstad Arena officials announced Tuesday that the deal will run through September of 2030. Terms were not…
Community, Health, Local News, North Dakota News

Holiday Blood Drive: One West Fargo Couple’s Story About Giving and Receiving

As a constant supporter and right hand, Tim decided he has more than enough blood and platelets to help others
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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Medical experts say blood donations are in higher demand during the holiday season and one man is doing his part to make a difference. Donating blood two to three times a year was routine for Tim Mehl. “But in 2013 it became more personal…we spent a lot of time in the hospital befriending people that had…
North Dakota News

“He’d be honored he was able to help all these people” Man Who Died in Mapleton Crash Donates His Organs

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FARGO, N.D.  – Last Thursday, Cameron Bolton was one of the many injured in a Mapleton crash. Days later, Cameron didn’t make it. His stepdad describes how the 22–year–old will continue on. “Cameron’s leaving us and this is my way of seeing Cameron live on in other people. And, so, physiologically it makes me feel better it helps me understand…
Business, Community, Health, Local News, North Dakota News

Sanford Welcomes New Installation: “Because of You…I Live”

Honoring the lived and stories of organ and tissue donors, families and recipients with a new installation
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FARGO, N.D. — Sanford Medical Center is honoring the lives and stories of organ and tissue donors, families and recipients with a new installation. The “because of you… I live wall” shares photos and stories behind those who are a part of this life saving opportunity. Some of the patients want people to know that this possibility and technology is…
Community, Health, Morning - In The Studio

United Blood Services Asking For New Blood Donors

, Adam Ladwig,

United Blood Services is looking for new donors. Katie Bartelson, the Senior Donor Recruitment Representative for United Blood Services stopped by KVRR Local News Monday morning to talk about the growing need for blood donations and how people can donate. Categories: Community, Health, Morning – In The Studio Tags: Blood, blood donor, Donation, donor, united blood services
Local News, News Landing Page, North Dakota News

Moszers Hear Son’s Heartbeat In Heart Recipient

Fargo Police Officer Jason Moszer Was Killed In The Line Of Duty In February 2016
TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — This is an emotional week for the family of Fargo Police Officer Jason Moszer who died in the line of duty two years ago. Jason’s father, Dave, shared these pictures on social media of the family listening to Jason’s heartbeat. Jason’s heart was donated when he died two years ago to David Knudson. Knudson waited three years…