FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Public Library is now offering radon testing kits to check out at any library location. They have thirty reusable kits available. It’s thanks to a partnership with UND Connect. It is reported that North Dakota has 63% of homes with an elevated radon level above the EPA Action Level of 4.0, leading to higher risks…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “Dude, this is the guy that’s on the sign. That’s the rapist right there.” These are the types of videos that populate the YouTube channel believed to belong to Michael Hurteau, the man charged with attempted murder after a stabbing in Downtown Fargo Sunday afternoon. “Cancerous, predatory people. Constantly targeting and hunting someone.” In the videos…
FARGO, N.D., (KVRR) — With the eclipse coming up on Monday, Fargo Public library is taking part in the festivities. While supplies last, the library is giving away eclipse glasses at all of its locations. These glasses are free and available through Sunday, the day before the eclipse. They are meant for kids and the library says that giving them…
FARGO, N.D., (KVRR)- Puzzles are always fun during the long winter months so it only makes sense to have a puzzle contest. Fargo Public Library hosting the second annual winter puzzle competition. 20 teams with competitors of all ages competed to finish a 550 piece puzzle in a span of 2 hours. The event had all available slots filled up…
NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) — A house bill would make it a Class B misdemeanor for any business where minors can go that offer books showing at least partial nudity and sexual material. It was introduced by Republican House Majority Leader Mike Lefor of Dickinson. Supporters say it’s needed due to graphic images and the message it portrays about human sexuality….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Jewish pride will be on full display with the lighting of a nine foot tall Hanukkah Menorah. The Chabad Jewish Center of North Dakota will light the menorah on the lawn at Fargo Public Library on Monday. It will be the 2nd night of the eight-day Festival of Lights. Local dignitaries will be in attendance, there…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As we near the 20th anniversary of 9/11, a new exhibit at the Fargo Public Library aims to educate people about the tragedy. The gallery features personal stories of those who witnessed and survived the attacks. The posters also include photos of artifacts from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s permanent collection. One librarian says it’s a…
FARGO (KVRR) – Due to rising numbers of COVID-19 cases, beginning Monday, Nov. 16, all Fargo Public Library buildings will be closed to the public. The library will move to no-contact curbside pickup until further notice. Library cardholders can request materials by placing items on hold in the library’s online catalog, by emailing the library at askreference@fargolibrary.org, or by calling…
Kids in the area have a chance to ask an expert from NASA all of their space-related questions on Thursday, and they might have that chance thanks to COVID-19. The Fargo Public Library is hosting a live stream with NASA Education Specialist Steven Smith at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 22nd. Librarian Cindy Mason says her and her colleagues…
It’s an easy way to feel connected with your community during the age of social distancing. People across the Metro are digging into the same book as part of the 1 Book, 1 Community book program.This is the 9th year for the program. This year’s selection is “The Lager Queen of Minnesota” by Minnesota native J. Ryan Strahdal. Readers…
