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North Dakota Based Opioid Documentary to Have a Free Premiere

The documentary tackles this nationwide issue on a state level

October 9, 2017

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FARGO, ND — You have the chance to watch a new documentary about opioids before its television premiere. The 30 minute documentary is called, “The Opioid Epidemic: Seeking Solutions in North Dakota.” The Prairie Public produced film explores the stories of recovering addicts and families who lost loved ones to addiction. Blue Cross Blue Shield officials say viewers who watch…

Pink Powerhouse Pull Practice

Teams of eight are raising money and awareness to prove how strong they can be when working together

October 8, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Most people can say they have been touched by breast cancer is some way, and the Pink Powerhouse Pull is showing their support. Organizers had a practice run and pulled a pink concrete mixer to show that anything is possible. The practice run was in preparation for their event on Saturday October 14th at the Fargo Civic…

Ghost Hunters and Paranormal Investigators Welcome at Bonanzaville

Some staff members said they really think the property is haunted

October 6, 2017

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WEST FARGO, ND — Bonanzaville is calling on all ghost hunters and paranormal investigators to come take a look at some of their properties and check to see if it’s haunted. Throughout the month of October, Bonanzaville is hosting paranormal investigations through some of their buildings. They are supplying electromagnetic frequency meters and a spirit box, but you’re also welcome…

Enjoy Chili, Donate to the United Way

It was the 8th Annual Roers Keller Williams Chili Feed for United Way

October 3, 2017

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FARGO, ND — It was a great day for a hot bowl of chili and a chance to raise money for a good cause. It was the 8th Annual Roers Keller Williams Chili Feed for United Way. More than 50 types of chili were served. They all competed for the best chili and to earn a valuable prize pack donated…

FMWF Chamber Celebrates 2017 Accomplishments, Young Entrepreneurs Program

More than 600 people attended the event, which also honored a 2017 Legacy Leader

September 19, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber has a lot to celebrate this year, and much to look forward to next year. They held their seventh annual meeting to discuss the Chamber’s accomplishments within the Young Entrepreneurs Program and actions they’ve inspired within the Minnesota and North Dakota legislatures. More than 600 people attended the event, which also…

NDSU Concert Raises Thousands for Hurricane Relief Efforts

The event was free and open to the public and they simply asked for a good will donation

September 18, 2017

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FARGO, ND — A Hurricane Relief Concert at NDSU raised thousands for people who need it the most. The Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra along with NDSU Performing Arts partnered to raise money for hurricane relief Sunday afternoon. The event was free and open to the public and they simply asked for a good will donation. The Red Cross tells us the…

JDRF One Walk in the Fight to Find a Cure for Type I Diabetes

This year's walk is Sunday, September 24th at Scheels Arena

September 13, 2017

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FARGO, ND — KVRR is partnering with a group trying to find a cure for Type I diabetes. We are a sponsor of this year’s JDRF “One Walk”. Groups are raising money for research to find a cure and raise awareness of Type I diabetes. April Stastny is a JDRF ambassador for the event. She said Type I diabetes is…

Kurdish Americans in Moorhead Celebrate the Independence Referendum

A vote on September 25th will decide if their home country becomes an independent nation

September 4, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Hundreds of Kurdish Americans from across the Valley are celebrating what may become Independence Day in their home country. They first came to Moorhead in the 1970’s as refugees. Many of them came here to escape persecution. Oppressing forces have been at odds with Kurdistan for more than 100 years. At Gooseberry park, a Kurdish community with…

Sweet Treats, the Stanley Cup and Matt Cullen at the Moorhead Dairy Queen

Fans waited in line for hours for the chance to meet Matt Cullen and touch the Stanley Cup

August 31, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Three-Time Stanley Cup champion and Moorhead native, Matt Cullen, is in town and he has the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Stanley Cup with him. Hundreds of fans waited in line for hours for the chance to meet Cullen and to touch the Stanley Cup. Some of those fans have been in line since before the sun even came up…

NDSU Physics Department Hosts Eclipse Viewing Party

The group gathered at the south end of the engineering building to view the partial solar eclipse

August 21, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Students, staff and members of the community joined the NDSU physics department in hosting an eclipse viewing party. The group gathered at the south end of the engineering building to view the partial solar eclipse. They had certified glasses on hand to everyone could see the spectacle taking place here in the area. Faculty and students from…