FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — What has stood in Fargo as Woodrow Wilson High School for years is now Dakota High School. “We know we’re giving the school a new name because we have to, but beyond that, why? What are we really hoping is going to happen as a result of a new name?” asks Fargo School Board President Rebecca…
FARGO, ND — Fargo School Board’s Governance Committee recommended the full board come up with new policies regarding the renaming of school district facilities. The committee will again discuss the topic at their next meeting on August 11. The discussion stemmed from a community meeting last week where residents asked the Fargo Human Rights commission to request the school board…
FARGO, N.D. — As institutions across the nation look to do their parts in confronting systemic racism, the name of a Fargo school has come under scrutiny. “I am here to talk about Woodrow Wilson, the ugly racist,” said Jim Shaw of Fargo. Shaw, former KVRR news director and current Forum columnist, is an advocate of changing the name of…
(Update) This morning at 8:12 a.m., Fargo Police Officers responded to a possible burglary in progress in the 1400 block of 11 Ave. S. The complainant stated they went downstairs and found a male hiding. The male then exited the residence. Officers followed bare footprints to a home located in the 1300 block of 9 Ave. S. Officers made contact with…
FARGO, N.D. — Applying to college just got a little easier for students across the metro. As part of its American College Application Campaign, the Bank of North Dakota will pay for one $35 application fee per student. The only catch is the application must be for a North Dakota college. Teachers at Woodrow Wilson say it makes a huge difference…
