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Psychologist Gives Her Take After Children’s Video is Found With Suicide Instructions

She says it's important to talk to children about risky content on the internet

February 27, 2019

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You may think platforms like YouTube Kids are safe for children, but you might want to think again. A Florida mother recently found a video of a cartoon, and in the middle, it shows a man telling kids how to slit their wrists. Therapists say kids have more access and spend more time with electronics, and depending on their developmental…

Drivers Growing Frustrated with Larger Snow Banks on Street Corners

Fargo Public Works have been clearing corners if they are larger than 2 foot

February 6, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — People across the metro say driving with fresh snow on the ground is not the greatest experience they have behind the wheel. With several snow banks growing on street corners, and some question their safety on the roads. “It’s kind of frightening a little bit to see that because I can’t see around them, and I don’t like…

North Dakota Senate Passes Bill that Would Toughen Seat Belt Laws

North Dakota is one of 15 states requiring drivers to have a second offense to be pulled over

January 23, 2019

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NORTH DAKOTA — In North Dakota, you can’t get pulled over for not wearing your seat belt unless you have another offense. A new bill moving through the legislature would make you see flashing lights if you’re not buckled up. The bill narrowly passed the Senate 24–23 and now moves to the House for a vote. “If I see somebody who’s…

Chimney Safety Tips To Make Sure Your Home Doesn’t Go Up In Smoke

They say it should be cleaned by a professional annually

January 9, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Fire Department wants to remind you to clean out that chimney before you light anything up in it. Firefighters say a professional should be cleaning out your chimney and vents every year because of the build-up that forms after burning solid fuels. A fire marshal says overwhelming your fireplace with too much heat and putting things other…

Blizzard Like Conditions Rough Roads: How Fargo and Moorhead are Handling Clean up

But crews are hard at work clearing the perimeter around the cities, main streets, primary and secondary roads

December 31, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — With strong winds moving around last week’s snow fall, it isn’t easy to get the roads in better driving condition. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen joins tells us how Fargo and Moorhead are handing clean up. “It’s kind of business as usual we’re plowing. Some areas are blown clean and don’t really need much attention and others look like…

Blizzard Leads MATBUS to Suspend Service, Bus Trips and Flights Canceled

The heavy snow made it harder for several people to get around using public transportation

December 27, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The heavy snow made it harder for several people to get around using public transportation. MATBUS decided to suspend service at 2:15 this afternoon. Buses were operating earlier this morning, but the heavy wind and visibility concerns forced them back to the garage. MATBUS leaders say suspending service was necessary to keep drivers and passengers safe. “As far…

Steering Clear of Porch Pirates: How to Keep Your Packages Safe

Nearly a third of Americans have a package stolen right off their porch

November 29, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — This holiday season, millions of boxes are set to be dropped off on front porches across the country. With porch pirates lurking around the corner, reports of missing packages are especially high this time of year. “It’s something that we hear about, especially once online shopping ramped up over the course of the last 5–10 years so the…

Driving, Cooking Safely for Thanksgiving

The Red Cross says Thanksgiving is one of the leading days for cooking fires every year

November 19, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Thanksgiving means two things: lots of traveling and lots of food. The American Red Cross reminds everyone who plans to drive to their Thanksgiving get together to buckle up, check the weather, slow down and make sure to rotate drivers if you do have a longer trip. Once you get to your destination, the Red Cross says it’s…

LIVE: Scheels Prepares for Minnesota Gun Deer Opener

According to the Minnesota DNR, deer populations are up in most of the state

November 1, 2018

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KVRR’s Maggie LaMere learns about the importance of safety and proper apparel when it comes to deer hunting. Click on the link for more information on Minnesota deer hunting. Categories: Morning – In The Community Tags: APPAREL, DEER HUNTING, minnesota department of natural resources, Safety

Police Give Tips for Staying Safe on Halloween Night

Drivers should be especially careful of kids running around

October 31, 2018

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If you still want to head out to get those last minute treats, make sure you’re keeping safety top of mind. “Beware that there are a lot of little ones out there who are trick or treating, they’re happy go lucky, they’re excited to get candy and they’re not keeping personal safety in mind,” Jessica Schindeldecker with the Fargo Police…