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Native American Education Program Winter Gathering Brings Community Together

Organizers say it's one of the largest such events in the F-M area and is a great opportunity to strengthen bonds.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) —  The Native American Education Winter Gathering took place at Discovery Middle School from 6-8 P.M. on Dec. 18th. There was food, a photo booth by Dreamcatcher Photography, face painting, a rotation of other activity stations, games, and music by DJ Birdman. Santa Claus even dropped by to hand out candy bags and take some photos with…

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Fargo Public Schools Asks for Community Input

The five-minute survey closes on December 5.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Officials with Fargo Public Schools are looking for community feedback regarding a potential massive bond referendum. The cost of the proposed bond would be $350 million to pay for improvements outlined in a long-range facilities plan. That plan was developed over the course of the 2023-24 school year and was approved by the school board back…
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Fargo Public Schools Superintendent Rupak Gandhi to step down

Jim Monk,

Rupak GandhiFARGO (KVRR) – Fargo Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Rupak Gandhi has announced his resignation, effective June 30, 2025. “This decision was not made easily, and I hope the community feels, as I do, the deep sense of connection that has grown between us since my family arrived here in 2018,” Gandhi said in a statement released Thursday. “This community…
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Robotic mower stolen from Fargo school recovered, tracked with GPS

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The Fargo School District has one of its robotic lawnmowers back after it was stolen from outside Jefferson Elementary School late Monday night. The district says staff received an alert that the mower had been removed from school property. With GPS tracking, employees were able to monitor its location. Police were notified and the machine was tracked…

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Former Fargo Public Schools Athletic Trainer Sentenced for Sexual Assault of Student

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A former Fargo Public Schools teacher and athletic trainer contracted through Sanford Health has been sentenced to three years in prison for the sexual assault of a 15-year-old boy last summer. Levi Tande changed his plea to guilty during a hearing in January. The judge also gave him 5 years of supervised probation and he must…

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Parents speak out over transparency concerns with Fargo Public Schools’ long-term plans

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Parents in Fargo Public Schools are voicing their concerns and displeasure over the long-range planning. One of those parents, Crystal Whalen, says she has two kids that go to Jefferson Elementary which is in talks to merge with Lewis and Clark. Which could mean Jefferson closes. “A lot of our families walk because they don’t have…

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Video made by anti-abortion group being used in sex-education classes in Fargo

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A video provided by an anti-abortion group known as Live Action, is being shown in schools across North Dakota, and it is being used in Fargo Public Schools for sex education. The video is of fetal development called ‘Baby Olivia’.  “We are well aware our video is being played in classrooms in North Dakota,” said Christina…

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Former Fargo Public School’s Athletic Trainer Changes Sexual Assault Plea to Guilty

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A former Fargo Public Schools teacher and athletic trainer contracted through Sanford Health has pleaded guilty to felony sexual assault of a15-year-old boy last summer. Levi Tande changed his plea at a hearing. According to court documents, the boy was suffering from hip pain last June and went to the training room at South High School….