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North Dakota Business Women Are Spotlighted By Greater North Dakota Chamber

March 20, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO (KVRR) — Greater North Dakota Chamber has released its third annual lists of “Women You Need Know” and “Women to Watch” in North Dakota business. The professionals are leaders in their fields, driving innovation, shaping industries, and making a lasting impact according to the chamber. The women are selected from various industries throughout the state. Each year the list…

International Women’s Day Celebration

This is the fifth year Kondial Kel International has hosted an event commemorating the day.

March 9, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Saturday was International Women’s Day, and the strong ladies of the area hosted an event that’s been growing in popularity every year. Kondial Kel International put on their annual celebration for the day, this year at Armory Events Center in Moorhead. There wre booths helmed by organizations like League of Women Voters and Planned Parenthood. There…

North Dakota DOC Introduce Bill To Allow Mothers And Children To Live Together In Prison

January 15, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — The bill, presented by the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, would allow children from newborns to 18 months of age to reside with their mothers in a separate housing unit the DOC considers their ‘apartments.’ “Women are often the main caregivers for their children as most incarcerated women are parents to children under the…

NDSU Women’s Track & Field Leads Summit with 17 All-League Honorees

May 16, 2024

KVRR Staff,

SIOUX FALLS, SD (NDSU Athletics/KVRR) – The Summit League announced its All-League honorees for 2024 women’s outdoor track & field on Wednesday, and 17 women from league champion North Dakota State earned the recognition. To receive the All-League distinction, a student-athlete must finish in the top three of an event at the league championship meet. Nell Graham, voted the meet’s…

Ashley Judd speaks at YWCA’s “Empowered! Women Who Rise Above” event

June 28, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. The YWCA is working to change that locally and nationally. “You have to personalize these things, right? It’s not abstract, it’s my body, it’s very intense.” says Actress and Author, Ashley Judd. The YWCA of Cass Clay presents Empowered! Women Who Rise Above. This special…

Annual Air-Race Classic begins at Grand Forks International Airport

June 20, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — For the first time in its 46-year history, the all-women annual Air Race Classic began its takeoff from Grand Forks International Airport. “The Air-Race Classic, it’s been 6 years in the making since 2017. We had to delay it due to Covid so we’re really excited that we finally got everyone here, there’s a great turn-out…

All-Women Air Race Classic in Grand Forks

June 13, 2023

Site Staff,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — For the first time in its 46-year history, the all-women annual Air Race Classic will begin its takeoff from the Grand Forks International Airport. The competition across 12 states begins next Tuesday with 42 teams and 100 racers taking off from the Grand Forks airport and ending that Friday in Miami. At 8 a.m., more…

Local Vigil Held For Minneapolis Trans Woman Who Was Attacked

March 9, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — After a violent attack on a trans woman at a light rail station in Minneapolis last week, the community was outraged. “It’s really unfortunate that we’re just outted for violence.” says Rynn Willgohs the organizer of the vigil. This prompted a community outcry and renewed concerns for the safety of trans individuals. In coordination with a…

Locals Gather To Celebrate International Women’s Day

March 8, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — International Women’s Day is a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This day also marks a call to action for the acceleration of women’s equality. Kondial Kel International focuses on topics that unite the community by improving women’s and youth’s mental health and overall well-being – leading them to live…

LadyBoss Reveals New Name And Future Plans At Their Annual Summit

Over 200 people attended the summit virtually.

August 4, 2020

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FARGO-MOORHEAD – An organization reveals their new brand at their annual summit. Ladyboss had their virtual summit where they had guest speakers, panel discussions, and virtual networking. The organization also announced their new name: Ladyboss Midwest They hope that through their new brand they will be able to connect women in communities beyond Fargo-Moorhead. One of the Co-founders of Ladyboss…