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USPS PROTEST
Community, Local News, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

Protest Takes Place Outside Fargo Post Office

Letter carriers and their supporters rallied to let President Trump know they would not acquiesce to his efforts to alter the USPS.
Gabriel Ostler,

The largest banner at the protest, echoing the slogan used by mail carriers across the country.FARGO, N.D. – A significant crowd of protesters braved the chilly temperatures on Sunday, lining up in front of the post office in downtown Fargo. They’re part of a nationwide wave of protests aimed at President Trump’s proposed changes to the USPS. Trump has suggested…

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Local News, Minnesota News, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

MN And ND Senators Seek Improvements in Newspaper Deliveries By USPS

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — Senators from North Dakota and Minnesota are pushing the U.S. Postal Service to improve its delivery of newspapers and limit rate increases. Senators Hoeven, Cramer, Klobuchar and Smith are all part of the Deliver for Democracy Act. Hoeven says the legislation is about ensuring the postal service follows through on its commitment to improve newspaper delivery….
Local News, North Dakota News

USPS To Pause Proposed Mail Changes in Bismarck and Grand Forks

KVRR Staff,

WASHINGTON (KFGO) – North Dakota’s congressional delegation says the U.S. Postal Service will pause proposed mail processing changes for Bismarck and Grand Forks until next year. The changes are part of the postal service’s mail processing facility review. Sens. John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, and Rep. Kelly Armstrong have expressed concerns about delayed delivery that could come with changes to…
Local News, Minnesota News, North Dakota News

Postal Issues Uncovered in Northern Minnesota, Senators Seek Answers

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar say a new report confirms that there are serious postal service management failures in northern Minnesota. They say an investigation found nearly 79,000 pieces of delayed mail at Bemidji Post Office. “When the mail is unreliable, it hurts Minnesotans, especially those who rely on the Postal Service to pay bills and receive paychecks…

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Local News, Minnesota News, North Dakota News

USPS Inspector General Expands Postal Audit To Include Fargo and Grand Forks

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — The U.S. Postal Service Inspector General has agreed to expand postal audits to include Fargo, Grand Forks and Dickinson. That is in addition to ongoing audits of facilities in Bismarck, Mandan and Minot. A number of people across the region are dealing with mail and newspaper delivery delays. The states congressional delegation also has concerns and…

Stamp Out Hunger
Community, Local News

Fargo-Moorhead prepares for Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

It's the largest single-day food drive in the nation for an easy way to donate goods that can help millions of Americans
Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With summer around the corner and the school year coming to a close, people might have to dig a little deeper into their pockets to feed their families. Mail carriers and food pantries are encouraging people to leave non-perishable food items next to their mailbox Saturday. “We’re always in need of peanut butter, canned fruits, canned…

Usps Jobs
Business, Local News, North Dakota News

US Postal Service is looks to fill 45 positions in Fargo

Job fair in downtown Fargo attracts residents searching for employment.
Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The United States Postal Service held a job fair in Downtown Fargo to try to fill 45 open positions. People were helped by current staff through the application process and were provided information on job descriptions and potential benefits. These positions range from $15 to $19 in base pay. The postal service has revamped its recruitment…