Author: Alex Bertsch

LIVE: Celebrating International Women’s Day

MOORHEAD, MINN. (KVRR) — An internaional celebration of women around the world is coming to the metro this weekend. Kondial Kel is holding their 5th annual International Women’s Day Celebration on Saturday, connecting women of all backgrounds to share their stories of empowerment. It is open to all, and will feature panels and keynote speakers sharing stories about advocating for…

LIVE: Moorhead High Students talk importance of Black History

MOORHEAD, MINN. (KVRR) — As Black History Month comes to an end, students from Moorhead are getting together to celebrate. Moorhead Speaks is an event dedicated to raising awareness, and inspiring positvie change through discussions, performances, and reflections on Black history and it’s impact today. For the students, sharing stories of Black history from the perspective of those it has…

Turtle Mountain celebrates “Surreal” homecoming of Leonard Peltier

BELCOURT, N.D. (KVRR) – Around the country, Leonard Peltier is a controversial figure, “Growing up, Leonard Peltier’s name was almost a character in a book.” But here on the Turtle Mountain Reservation, he’s the stuff of legend. A living legend they thought they’d never see alive again. “It just shows the resilience of what it means to be, not Turtle…

Family, Friends of Leonard Peltier welcome him home

BELCOURT, N.D. — “Everybody was against him, but he survived, and he’s coming home.” On the eastern edge of the Turtle Mountain Reservation, the temps may have been cold, “I cried. Its everything I ever hoped for, to be able to see my grandfather, and let him be able to see my children who are standing here ith us, outside…

Leonard Peltier Thanks His Supporters in Belcourt, ND, Maintains His Innocence

BELCOURT, N.D. (KVRR) — After almost 50 years in prison, Native American activist Leonard Peltier addresses supporters in Belcourt, North Dakota. Over one thousand people came to Sky Dancer Casino and Resort to welcome Peltier home to the Turtle Mountain Reservation. He received gifts from supporters honoring his fight and return home including a star quilt and Eagle Staff. Peltier…