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Fargo South High School implements BARR system

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo South High School is the first school in the state to implement BARR which stands for building assets, reducing risks. This model is used on the school’s ninth graders. It’s designed to improve the education system with data and relationships. It’s also expected to empower students, teachers and families with information so schools can realign…

Minnesota company expands oil well ownership in North Dakota

MINNEAPOLIS – A Minnesota company says it will expand its ownership in a fleet of oil wells in North Dakota. Minnetonka-based Northern Oil and Gas will pay Texas-based Comstock Resources $154 million on the new properties, which are expected to produce 4,500 barrels of oil per day. Comstock Resources is controlled by Jerry Jones, who owns the Dallas Cowboys football…

Prominent photography service suddenly closes, attorney general investigating

UPDATE: Fargo Attorney Tim O’Keeffe of O’Keeffe O’Brien Lyson Attorneys released the following statement on behalf of his client Jack Glasser, the owner of Glasser Images: “Jack Glasser, owner of Glasser Images says he understands what people may be feeling who had arranged for his firm to capture their wedding day memories with photographs and video, capturing family and wedding…

Two people displaced after Fargo mobile home fire

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – No one was hurt during a mobile home fire in North Fargo Wednesday afternoon. Crews responded to the 1200 block of Monte Carlo Drive North around 3:10. The Fargo Fire Department says when crews arrived they found flames coming out from under the home and they were quickly put out Officials say two people and three…

North Dakota electronics recycling company raises money for local animal shelter

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Bismarck-based electronics recycling company is collecting people’s old tech at the Holiday Inn Fargo to help benefit a local animal shelter. For every computer donated, North Dakota E–Waste is giving $5 to Homeward Animal Shelter. The pandemic has been especially hard on animal shelters. Homeward currently has 200 animals in its care and adoptions have…

WATCH: Trooper justified in Morton County shooting, dashcam video released

UPDATE: The Morton County State’s Attorney’s Office says a North Dakota trooper who shot and killed a man on I-94 13 miles west of Mandan last month was justified. After reviewing evidence, State’s Attorney Allen Koppy said Trooper Steven Mayer was justified in defending himself and others. The Highway Patrol says Mayer acted within department policy. Forty-five-year-old Craig Knutson of…

UPDATE: North Fargo shelter-in-place lifted, suspect detained in Moorhead

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – UPDATE: Authorities say the wife made the 911 call. Police say they did not have enough information to support arresting the suspect after he was detained.   FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – UPDATE: The man police say fired a gun during the domestic dispute was found and detained in Moorhead.  The shelter-in-place has been lifted and roads are…

How is ND using American Rescue Plan money to fight Covid-19?

WASHINGTON & BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Many health organizations like the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention say getting vaccinated for the coronavirus is the best way to get the pandemic behind us. The American Rescue Plan Act signed by President Biden in March gave $1.9 trillion in relief, in part, to help beat the virus. “The American Rescue Plan…

New Community Garden Provides a Safe Space For Grieving

The Garden Of Healing Giving The Community with A Listening Ear & Hope

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – One faithful lunch meeting sparked something magical. Jodi Plecity, founder of the Peoples Rising, met Sarah and Arlin Fischer, the founders of the Crosses For Cameron Foundation. Both organizations knew about pain and grieving. Jodi suffered the loss of four children and Sara’s late son Cameron Bolton, who passed away in 2018, was part of the…