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Jasper Hotel Holds Job Fair To Find Workers

The Jasper Hotel in the new Block 9 building hosting a job fair at the Loretta building.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — While businesses are struggling to hire employees, one company is using job fairs to find workers. The Jasper Hotel in the new Block 9 building hosting a job fair at the Loretta building. It’s all in an effort to attract workers to the hotel and their restaurant, Rosewild. At last weeks’ job fair, Jasper Hotel reported…

Road Projects In The Area Will Impact Your Travel

FARGO, N.D. — Road crews started work on the I-94 and I-29 intersection in Fargo this morning. They are working on the bridge approach slabs and installing expansion joints. Two lanes of traffic and ramp access will remain open, different east and west lanes will be closed at times during the work. Speeds will be reduced to 45 miles per…

Fire damages Fargo apartment building

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Fire damaged a portion of a two story rowhouse apartment building Monday in north Fargo. The fire at 307 7th Ave. N. was reported shortly before 6 a.m. A second alarm was called because it’s a multi-unit building.  Crews were able to quickly put out the fire, which was contained to the front porch. Fargo Fire Marshal…

Fargo rally honors missing and murdered Indigenous people

People came to grieve and shine light on their lost loved ones

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Community members come together in Fargo to honor missing and murdered Indigenous people. “This is an everybody issue and we need all of us to keep talking about it keep fighting for it and making sure that there is justice for all,” said one speaker. Indigenous relatives gathered in solidarity to heal their hearts — mourning…

Body found near Red River in Fargo

Courtesy: Google MapsFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Shortly after 3:00 Friday afternoon Fargo Police responded to a suicidal person near the convent landing on 52nd Avenue South near the Red River. Once officers arrived they found a body. Police have not released any more information. We’ll update this story online and on KVRR local news at 9:00 if it becomes available….

Mother & Daughter Share Experience with Colon Cancer

They are hoping to bring awareness to topic in the community.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Strength and determination are two words that best describes the journey Amanda Houston and her mother overcame. “Very up and down emotions,” said Houston. At age 34 Amanda received the news every person regrets hearing. “I had been experiencing some symptoms for a while and went in to receive a colonoscopy and they did find that…

NDSU receives a doll collection that showcases many cultures

It's being showcased as part of the diversity of dress around the world on the second floor of Lebedeff  Hall.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota State University receives a new doll collection for the Emily Reynolds Historic Costume Collection. It’s being showcased as part of the diversity of dress around the world on the second floor of Lebedeff  Hall. The dolls were made by sculptor Joan Beringer Pripps. Usually, dolls are donated anonymously. The dolls represent different backgrounds from…

Sanford Health Is Prepared for Vaccinating Adolescents

If the FDA approves the move, the vaccine will be given emergency authorization for use for adolescents ages 12 to 15.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The FDA is reviewing the Pfizer vaccine for children age 12 to 15 next week. “We are able to cover more bases in our community from keeping that virus from spreading. As well as providing benefit to people who want to be protected from COVID-19, including those who are 12 to 15-year-olds,” Manager of Pharmacy Services,…