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Horace High School finally opens construction ends

Typically when you graduate middle school, high school comes next, but for the students of Horace high it didn't quite work that way.

October 28, 2021

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HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) – Typically when you graduate middle school, going to a high school comes next. For students waiting to go to the new Horace High School, they had to go back to the middle school as construction on the building was completed. “You don’t get many chances in education to start at a brand new school with brand…

Minot lawmaker barred from flight after run-in with TSA

October 28, 2021

Jim Monk,

Jeff HoversonMINOT, N.D. – A North Dakota lawmaker was barred from boarding a flight at Minot International Airport this week following a run-in with airport security. Rep. Jeff Hoverson and his wife were planning to travel Monday for their anniversary. Hoverson says a Transportation Security Administration agent said he was going to give him a pat down but did not…

North Dakota college presidents to decide on Biden vaccine mandate

October 28, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota Board of Higher Education says university presidents and system leaders should have the flexibility to decide what to do about President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The board voted Thursday to support the idea after a 90-minute discussion that included pleas from presidents of the University of North Dakota and North Dakota State University….

Higher education enrollment declines not as sharp in ND

October 27, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – Enrollment declines at North Dakota colleges and universities haven’t been as steep as elsewhere since the COVID-19 pandemic began. According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, enrollment across the country at colleges and universities is down 6.5% compared to two years ago, which is the largest two-year enrollment drop in the last 50 years. Overall North…

Looking for a crispy career? Frito-Lay hiring for new Fargo distribution center

October 26, 2021

Ashley Walker,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Frito-Lay is looking for employees to help staff its new Fargo distribution center. It will be the first of its kind for the company that will be able to supply most of North Dakota and Minnesota. Frito Lay is offering a wage of $21.58 per hour with a $5,000 on bonus to new warehouse handlers. The…

Active COVID-19 cases continue downward trend in North Dakota

October 26, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – Four additional COVID-19-related deaths occurred over the weekend in North Dakota, but state health officials say the number of active coronavirus cases continues a downward trend. Health officials reported fewer than 200 news cases sending the number of active cases to 3,030, the lowest level in more than a month. Cases statewide have been trending downward after…

NDHP: Distracted driver injures 7 people in Cass County, including himself

October 23, 2021

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LEONARD, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Friday night two-vehicle crash near Leonard has sent seven people to the hospital, according to North Dakota High Patrol. Authorities say at around 9:31 p.m. Friday, an SUV driven by 18-year-old Abraham Cruz of Melrose, Minnesota was carrying four passengers going southbound on North Dakota Highway 18. At the same time, 18-year-old Jaylin Parras from…

North Dakota seeks new deal with Josh Duhamel as pitchman

October 22, 2021

Jim Monk,

Josh DuhamelBISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota is working to extend its contract with actor Josh Duhamel to promote tourism in his home state. North Dakota’s top tourism official said the 48-year-old star of several “Transformers” movies has been effective in attracting visitors to the state better known for its brutal cold weather than as a vacation destination. The Minot native…

Shoot 360 Fargo inspires the next generation basketball

Shoot 360 Fargo Is Invested In The Development Of Local Players

October 21, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The new basketball training and development center Shoot 360 Fargo is drawing attention from the community. “I don’t know what this is, but I’ve got to bring it here to Fargo. So, two years later here we are,” Shoot 360 Fargo Manager Blaine Cook said. Shoot 360 Fargo is providing and opportunity for hoopers all around…

Two-time breast cancer survivor urges people to get screenings

October 21, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A two-time cancer survivor is sharing her story this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Marti Simmons was first diagnosed with breast cancer in September of 2000. Nearly exactly 20 years later, she received her second diagnosis last November. The cancer returned in the same breast and this time, resulted in a mastectomy. “In the exact same breast. Who…