Author: Alex Bertsch

Fans celebrating Homecoming at Bison tailgate

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Before NDSU’s homecoming game against the Towson Tigers, Bison fans took the chance to reconnect outside the Fargodome. Fans took to the parking lot outside the Fargodome Saturday to grab some food and drinks, play some games, and get ready for the game. It was also a great chance during homecoming to connect with alumni back…

Fargo Public Works prepares for the snow

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s only September, but preparations for the snow are already underway at Fargo Public Works. They are currently working on repairing equipment, analyzing routes and making sure that when the snow arrives they are ready to clear it efficiently. Their equipment takes heavy wear scraping the roads, and parts have to be repaired regularly. Fleet Manager…

Moorhead High School culinary program sees huge growth in enrollment

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Students in Moorhead are flocking to the culinary program at the Moorhead High School Career Academy. The ProStart certified program saw their enrollment grow from 33 students last year, to 90 for this school year. They also received a $5,000 grant from the Rachael Ray Foundation and National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation for new equipment, curriculum…

Lil Bitz Pumpkin Patch kicks off the fall season

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – We’re still a week away from the official start of fall, but one local pumpkin patch gave people a chance to enjoy some fall spirit while the summer weather sticks around. Lil Bitz Pumpkin Patch is celebrating their twentieth year of operation. The family run pumpkin patch features a corn maze, games, a petting zoo…

ND Judge overturns abortion ban; Red River Women’s Clinic says work isn’t done

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The State of North Dakota was asking State District Judge Bruce Romanick to dismiss the lawsuit challenging the state’s abortion ban due to the fact that the plaintiff, The Red River Women’s Clinic, had since moved to Minnesota. However, in his decision, Romanick struck down the abortion ban, writing that the law was not narrowly tailored…

Demand growing for Amtrak expansion to Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The push to expand Amtrak’s new Borealis passenger rail line across Minnesota is gaining steam. Amtrak launched the Borealis Amtrak route between St. Paul and Chicago in May. The route saw more than 18,500 passengers in its first month. Brian Nelson with All Aboard Minnesota says that the Minnesota Legislature is looking to expand passenger rail,…

LIVE: MSUM professors talk about new multimedia performance

MOORHEAD, MINN. (KVRR) – Two MSUM professors will be debuting their new multimedia music and film performance on Thursday. “RealBadNow,” is a live music performance featuring lighting and video, that was put together by Dr. Kenyon Williams and Ryan Clancy, with a grant from the Lakes Region Arts Council. The performance focuses on tensions in our society, with pieces about…

Excessive force complaint filed following arrest in Fargo

    FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A complaint has been filed against Fargo Police following an arrest related to the shooting incident in Broadway Square, Sunday. David Clem and Jody Englehardt claim they called police and were rendering aid to a shooting victim who had approached them in the square. In a Snapchat video sent to KVRR officers can be…

Red River Range hosts gun show; promotes safety courses

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Firearm enthusiasts got a chance to go out and check out some new tech and antique guns at the Red River Range on Saturday. The “Best Little Gun Show in the F/M area” featured vendors selling guns, accessories, ammunition and memorabilia around the new training facilities at the range. Terri Suchy with the Red River…