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Riverkeepers hosts 13th annual “Celebrate our Red” fundraiser

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Riverkeepers hosts its 13th annual Celebrate our Red fundraiser. The event included raffle, an hors d’oeuvres buffet, and beverages. There was also a silent auction which was filled with experiences instead of items. Some of these experiences are spearfishing and cat fishing trips as well as a hike with a naturalist. Riverkeepers say they will use…

City of Fargo introduces mandatory De-escalation Training

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – After hearing about bar staff in Fargo mistreating customers, the city made its de-escalation training mandatory for bars and restaurants which serve alcohol. After running its first course, Fargo Liquor Control Committee realized the material they were teaching to service staff was not the right fit. They have now partnered with the North Dakota Safety Council…

Unexpected Bonds Found During Latest Honor Flight Trip to Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — The Honor Flight of North Dakota and Minnesota packs a lot into its all-too-brief time in our nation’s capital. Some of what it reveals isn’t on the itinerary, though. KVRR’s Emily Welker and photographer Emily Harmon uncovered the unexpected bonds the trip reveals. Honor flights are known for togetherness. But not necessarily this kind. But they’ve…

Sanford Health to start administering new monovalent COVID-19 vaccine

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With flu season coming up fast and COVID continuing to spread, Sanford Health will be giving out the new monovalent COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine is labeled as the 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine which doctors are saying will provide cross-protection. This new vaccine will target the omicron variant XBB 1.5 which was first discovered in the United States…

48th year of ValleyCon

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The people of Fargo dressed up as their favorite characters for the 48th year of ValleyCon this weekend. Valley con 48 let the people of Fargo escape reality for the weekend. As best in film, television, books, video games, comics, toys, and more packed the holiday inn. Chairman of ValleyCon Tony Tilton says, “The whole point…

Essentia Health To Hold Hiring Event Next Week in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Essentia Health is looking to fill a number of positions so they’re hosting a hiring event. It will be held on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 4 pm. in the Grand Garden Ballroom at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fargo. Essentia Health-Fargo is hiring respiratory therapists, radiologic and surgical technologists, nutrition services, EMTs, environmental services, RNs,…