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North Dakota Superintendent visits with Fargo school cafeteria workers

Kirsten Baesler stopped at Ed Clapp Elementary to see how it's managing lunch time amid the pandemic

September 14, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — “Education will never be the same system that it was in February of 2020,” says State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler. All aspects of learning have changed because of COVID-19, she says, including the time of day that students typically get to let loose and relax: lunchtime. ” had to do some training,” she explains. “The school lunch people…

Flu Shot Blitzes Planned For Four Saturday’s In Fargo & West Fargo

September 14, 2020

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — Flu season is right around the corner, and Sanford Health is making it quick and simple for you to get your flu shot this year. The Flu Shot Blitzes will be held at Fargodome and Sanford’s West Fargo Clinic on four Saturdays this fall. All ages are invited to schedule an appointment to get a flu shot…

Fans Gather for Sunday Football at The Lights in West Fargo

Although fans can't watch the game in person in Minneapolis, they're still enjoying it right here in town

September 13, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — With no fans allowed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the first NFL Sunday of the season was less than ideal for football fans in the area. “Definitely disappointed, but I think with everything going on, there’s also a way to look at the bright side of things and be able to get out into your own…

League of Women Voters inform voters ahead of Election Day

September 11, 2020

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. – The League of Women Voters of the Red River Valley is getting Fargo-Moorhead ready for Election Day. The organization is trying to encourage voters to get informed and to be aware of changes made this year. They will hold several events leading up to November 3 in person and online. Their main goal is to encourage early…

Hornbacher’s Donates Almost $100,000 To The Great Plains Food Bank

The donation is part of their Check Out Hunger Campaign.

September 10, 2020

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FARGO, N.D- Hornbacher’s customers were able to give throughout July at checkout at all nine locations in Fargo, West Fargo and Moorhead. The company donation breaks last year’s record by more than $23,500 dollars. The money will provide almost 300,000 meals for those in need. “It’s just another testament to the Fargo-Moorhead community. No matter what’s happening. Whether we’re being…

Cleanup Week begins Monday

People can dispose of tires, appliances and other large items for free

September 10, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO-MOORHEAD — Cleanup Week for cities across the metro begins Monday. Those living in Fargo, West Fargo and Clay County can toss out larger items they no longer need. This year, the pickup schedule will match each household’s recycling collection day. Unwanted items should be set out before 7 a.m. Two appliances and up to four tires and rims will…

Fargo South teacher named one of 10 finalists for the Global Teacher Prize

Leah Juelke is the only finalist from the U.S. The winner of the award will receive $1 million.

September 9, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Teaching was not always the plan for Leah Juelke. The 2001 Fargo South graduate attended NDSU on a nursing scholarship. Two years into college, she joined the Army National Guard as a medic. It was there that she found her real calling. “Having to train up all these new soldiers that came in, I really found a…

A Veteran Gives A Lending Hand To A Comrade In Need Of Help

She's in need of a car to get to medical appointments.

September 9, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – A West Fargo veteran helps start a GoFundMe account to raise money for a disabled Fargo veteran. “I felt alone in my battles. He was the closest bud I had that understood what I was going through,” Army Veteran Ayleah Peasley-Evitt said. In a place of hopelessness, Peasley-Evitt was able to find hope through Greg Akason. “Very…

People gobbled up turkey and helped fight homeless at United Way event

September 9, 2020

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. – At the eight Hornbacher’s locations in the metro, people came out to gobble up a turkey lunch at United Way’s event. Gobble It Up kicked off Wednesday morning with over 2,000 pre-ordered meals before the event even started. Over 100 volunteers came out to help make this possible. Hornbacher’s and their vendors donated all of the food…

349 COVID-19 Tests In Fargo Ruined Before They Could Be Run

Health officials say this is the first time this issue has happened at the state lab

September 9, 2020

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — A handling error is being blamed for a loss of 349 COVID-19 samples from a Fargo event last week. The samples were put in a different refrigerator and the samples went undetected past the time where they could be tested. Health officials say this is the first time this issue has happened at the state lab. They…