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“Cares for Kids” Radiothon raises money for Sanford Children’s Hospital

Three local radio stations join forces for the event

FARGO, N.D. — Nine-month-old Ava is now strong and healthy, but when she was born at just 23 weeks, her home for more than six months would be the NICU at Sanford Children’s Hospital. “One saying that we always go back to is, ‘You never realize how strong you are until being strong is the only option you have,’ and…

Sanford Health Temporarily Isolates Patient On Novel Coronavirus Fears

the man came in with symptoms consistent with influenza and other respiratory viruses

FARGO, N.D. — Sanford Health isolates a patient for possible novel coronavirus testing since the man recently traveled. Hospital officials say the man came in with symptoms consistent with influenza and other respiratory viruses. After consulting with the state of North Dakota, it was determined the man did not meet current CDC guidelines for further novel coronavirus testing. Sanford is…

Finish Line Finished At West Acres

Mall says announcement on new store yet to come

FARGO, ND — Finish Line is closing this weekend at the West Acres Mall. According to the mall’s Facebook page the store’s last day is Saturday, February 1st. West Acres also says that “when one door closes, another NEW door opens!” They say they’re finalizing details on a lease with a new store that is set to begin construction on…

How A Fargo Couple Ended Up In Kevin Smith’s New Movie

Pair Appear In Cult Director's "Jay & Silent Bob Reboot"

Cult director Kevin Smith is best known for movies like “Clerks” and the iconic stoner characters Jay and Silent Bob. He’s showing his latest movie this Thursday at the Fargo Theater. And if you go you’ll see a couple of faces from right here in Fargo in the movie, if you know where to look. How did Fargo couple Karissa…

SpartanNash Foundation and Family Fare Make Donation to Great Plains Food Bank

Through the foundations annual scan campaign, the organization was able to raise 6,750 dollars.

FARGO/WEST FARGO, N.D – Through the foundation’ss annual scan campaign, the organization was able to raise $6,750. The campaign ran in October and November at Family Fare locations in Fargo and West Fargo. Since the it started in 2015, SpartanNash Foundation has donated over $35,000 to the Great Plains Food Bank. “The opportunity to give back to the community out…

Midwives at Essentia Health help women live healthy lives

They provide an array of services for all women, including general check-ups and screenings

FARGO, N.D. — Midwives at Essentia Health have been helping women take care of their health for over 60 years. They provide services for women through different stages of life. They are there from their teen years through menopause. One new mom says she has no doubt she made the right choice of working with a midwife through her pregnancy…

Body found in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. – A body has been found in the parking lot of Accent Kitchen and Bath on the 3100 block of Main Avenue Monday afternoon. Police are investigating the incident as an unattended death. It is an active investigation with police tape around the area the body was found. KVRR will bring you more information as it becomes available…

Fargo Park District selects Dave Leker as Executive Director

FARGO, N.D. – A familiar face has been chosen to run the Fargo Park District. The board voted unanimously to promote Interim Executive Director Dave Leker over four other finalists. He’s been in charge since Joel Vettel resigned in July. The board considered feedback on each person up for the job from staff, key stakeholders and the public. Leker was…

Police searching for driver of stolen vehicle

The driver led officers on a pursuit late Friday night

FARGO, MOORHEAD — Police are searching for the driver of what they say is a stolen vehicle that led them on a pursuit through the metro late Friday night. A Clay County deputy says the car was going 96 miles per hour in a 55 zone on Highway 75 near 15th Avenue. The driver then took off westbound on 28th…

Police investigate “smash and grab” thefts, warn drivers of leaving valuables in vehicles

One theft was reported this morning at a local gym

FARGO, N.D. — Police are investigating a morning “smash and grab” theft at a local fitness facility. They say these thefts can happen almost anywhere  — in the parking lot of your gym, daycare or grocery store. “It’s very scary. I mean, you just never know what they take from you,” says Lainie Fenske of Hawley, Minnesota. It’s when thieves…