FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With North Dakota’s aging population, the need for affordable senior housing has continued to outpace development. “If we could build 1000 units now, most of them would probably fill up. That’s just the demand.” Beyond Shelter has been working to meet the demand, applying for a Payment in Lieu of Tax Exemption for two new facilities…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – While the Olympics may be over in Paris, here in Fargo some seasoned athletes are getting ready to take the field. The North Dakota Senior Games kick off tomorrow. The annual event features athletes 50 and up competing in a variety of competitions including pickleball, swimming, a 5K, track and field and golf. The event draws…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “Dude, this is the guy that’s on the sign. That’s the rapist right there.” These are the types of videos that populate the YouTube channel believed to belong to Michael Hurteau, the man charged with attempted murder after a stabbing in Downtown Fargo Sunday afternoon. “Cancerous, predatory people. Constantly targeting and hunting someone.” In the videos…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Saturday night was the date for the annual Fargo-Moorhead Pride Block Party, hosting nationally recognized drag performers. But on Sunday, it’s all about the colorful parade through Downtown Fargo. “There’s a huge amount of us. We’re here, we love it, and we’re staying.” But Pride isn’t just about the younger crowd. This year the Parade was…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – After weeks of speculation, it’s finally official. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has been selected to join Vice President Kamala Harris on the Democratic Ticket. “These guys are just weird, that’s who they are. It isn’t much else. Don’t give them the power.” Walz’s description of the Republican ticket as “weird,” has caught fire, and may have…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Many people fulfill their love of flying by getting their pilot’s license, but for experimental aviators that’s not enough. They want to build their own planes. “At the time, being young, I really couldn’t afford to go out and buy an airplane, but in the experimental world you can spread that out. So a few…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Renaissance Faire is out at the fairgrounds, for another weekend of Renaissance Era activities. They have live music, turkey legs, archery, horse riding and jousting. You can also catch one of the shows from Edge Feather Experiences, showcasing their birds of prey. Master Falconer Crystal Stacey says that she loves giving people…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — WE Fest is back for its 41st year at the Soo Pass Ranch near Detroit Lakes. It is one of the largest country music and camping festivals in the nation. Typically, more than 100,000 people attend each year. With that attendance comes increased traffic in the area around the festival grounds. Minnesota State Patrol will…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) – The Humane Society of the Lakes is always kept busy, helping stray animals throughout lakes country. “We do have a waitlist for surrender animals right now. Strays always come in first because they need placement obviously.” And in order to help as many animals as they can, they’ve had to come up with some unique…
CROOKSTON, Minn. (KVRR) – On August 1st several new laws will take effect in Minnesota, with two of them being focused on expanding and securing benefits for workers. “We were able to pass legislation that made sure that workers who were servers and so forth would get their full minimum wage plus not deducting their tips.” However, Froemke says that…
