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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…

MSUM Celebrates Black History Month with Esteemed Speakers

Dr. Yvonne Condell taught at the university for 30 years and is still beloved by staff and students alike.

February 27, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — MSUM is celebrating Black History Month by honoring the achievements of an educator who has changed lives in the Moorhead area for 60 years. Dr. Yvonne Condell and her husband James put down roots in Moorhead in 1965. Condell taught biology at MSUM for 30 years, while her husband became the first licensed psychologist in the…

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…

Gov. Doug Burgum Signs Legacy Fund Investment Bill

April 8, 2021

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. Doug Burgum is signing a bill that’s aimed at creating a broader investment policy for the state’s voter-approved oil tax savings account. The bill sets targets for investing a greater portion of the Legacy Fund principal in North Dakota. It requires that the State Investment Board give preference to qualified investment firms with a presence in…

AAA Pledges $1 Million To Fight Racial Injustice

The company wants to create and develop programs that will improve social justice and equality in communities.

June 10, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- The program is still in the early phases. AAA leaders say they are committed to developing a new division in the organization that will focus on promoting social equity. They will also be supporting initiatives that address socioeconomic disparities and advocate for equal justice for people of color. “We’ve always valued diversity, as a matter of fact we have…

Wells Fargo Admits 450 More Cases of Illegal Repossession of Service Members’ Vehicles

This brings the total number of cases to more than 860

November 15, 2017

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NATIONAL — Wells Fargo is coming forward and confessing they have uncovered at least 450 more cases in which the company illegally repossessed the vehicles of U.S. service members. This brings the total number of cases to more than 860. Bank officials say they will pay $5.4 million for the repossessions, repair the service members’ credit, pay each member…