METRO

A Moose In The Metro Causes Commotion On Social Media

The moose safely made it outside the city limits with the last sighting north of Fargo.

FARGO, N.D.- Pictures of the moose in South Fargo started to spread through social media making a lot of people to want to look for the wild animal. Fargo Police and North Dakota Game and Fish advised against that saying you should not seek out or approach the moose. They say it may cause the animal to be pushed into traffic…

MN health officials say what may happen if Greater MN has expanded reopening

MINNESOTA – Minnesota health officials say there may have to be additional restrictions for Greater Minnesota to reopen quicker than the Twin Cities metro area. Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm says she doesn’t disagree that there are fewer coronavirus cases in rural Minnesota. She adds the governor would have to look into adding travel restrictions between regions if he…

City of Fargo Begins Planning for Phased Reopening

The plan would include opening businesses in phases to minimize the potential spread of COVID-19 among the community.

FARGO, N.D. – The City of Fargo is beginning to plan it’s reopening of the metro. Mayor Tim Mahoney said that the city has been working with Fargo-Cass Public Health, The North Dakota Department of Health, the North Dakota Department of Commerce, the Governor’s office, and local business leaders on creating and implementing a plan reopening the metro. The plan…

Metro Business Leaders Speak with Legislators in Bismarck

This year marks the fourth time the FMWF Chamber has made the trip to the capitol

BISMARCK, N.D. — Business leaders from across the metro journey to Bismarck this week to speak with legislators. 50 Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber members get a chance to talk about the F–M Diversion and how it affects their businesses. Chamber President Craig Whitney says it’s important for business leaders to make their voices heard at the state level so lawmakers…

Students Learn from Local Activists About Making Change in the Community

Those four are sharing their words of wisdom, ideas and passions with a larger group to explain the importance of having a voice

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Students at Concordia are talking to local activists about their work within the metro. Each student had the opportunity to talk to someone trying to make change in the community and the classes narrowed down its pool to four people. Those four are sharing their words of wisdom, ideas and passions with a larger group to explain the…

Community Members Welcome New Residents from Around the World to the Metro

The GFMEDC hosts a welcoming party twice a year

FARGO, N.D. — Four years ago, Fahima Alizada made the move to Minnesota from Afghanistan. After starting school at Concordia, she was initially nervous about meeting people in her new home. “I was pretty shy and trying to find someone to talk, but people are so welcoming here and so nice,” said Alizada. Through the Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation’s…

Salvation Army Continues to Support Family Who Moved from Texas to Fargo

Kids and their parents are lining up outside of Josef's to check in with the Salvation Army to get a free clean cut to start off the year

FARGO, N.D. — Getting your kids ready for school can get expensive and for many families in the metro, they can’t afford all the preparations. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen tells us why one woman is grateful for a partnership that’s provided free haircuts to her four children. “You never know what could happen from one day to another. We lost our…

Women on Wheels Say Their Group is More Than Just a Monday Night Ride

Women on Wheels are going off the beaten path and riding in the dirt throughout the metro

FARGO, N.D. — Women on Wheels are going off the beaten path and riding in the dirt throughout the metro. This empowering group of women meets every Monday to ride new trails in the community. They have also found a family within the group, giving them the push they need to take part in other rides around the country. Two…

West Fargo Police Department Introduces New Cultural Liaison Officer

Officer Ryan Feltman will work with different cultural groups in West Fargo

WEST FARGO, N.D. — After becoming the West Fargo Police Chief more than a year ago, Chief Heith Janke says one of his goals was to bridge the gap between the department and New Americans in his city. “We have a large New American population, and from the police department, we weren’t doing enough to interact and build those relationships, and…

Remembering Ed Schultz: Local Broadcast Legend Who Made it National

From local play–by–play and sports shows to national politics, commentary and his very own prime time show

FARGO, N.D. – After passing away at the age of 64, people are remembering local broadcast legend, Ed Schultz for his unique personality and success. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen joins us live to tell us about his journey from co–workers and people from the community. This radio building off of 25th street in Fargo is where Ed Schultz’s once small broadcast…