Author: Alex Bertsch

UPDATE: Fargo North Boys Basketball Coach reinstated after administrative leave

FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo Public Schools has reinstated Ben Franklin Middle School Teacher and North High School Boys Basketball Coach Travis Hoeg after completing their investigation. Hoeg was placed on administrative leave after reports of an explicit image of Hoeg was being circulated on social media. The post alleged that Hoeg was sending the image to “male and female students.”…

LIVE: Prior Authorization reform to be debated in North Dakota Legislature

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — For many patients battling cancer, time can mean everything. But due to insurance rules around prior authorization, some patients run out of time. That is a problem that is being looked at in the North Dakota Legislature with a bill that seeks to provide transparency and standardization to the authorization process. The bill would also require…

LIVE: Chef shares Indigenous Cuisine at International Potluck

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — While the International Potluck usually features cuisine from around the globe, this month’s meal comes from a lot closer to home. In partnership wiht Heart-n-Soul Community Cafe and The Indigenous Association, they’re bringing a curated Indigenous meal crafted by Ho Chunk Winnebago Chef Candace Stock. The meal will feature staples such as a Three Sisters Salad,…

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…