Author: Alex Bertsch

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…

Former Sen. Heitkamp hopes voters will make decisions based on policy over personality

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Former North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp is helping the Harris/Walz campaign share their small business initiatives. Vice President Harris is calling for a slate of new incentives for people to start small businesses, including raising small business tax credits from $5,000 to $50,000. Heitkamp said that policies like these will benefit rural states like North Dakota,…

Applications Set to Open for The Salvation Army’s Annual Coat Drive

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — While we still enjoying some summer weather, The Salvation Army is working to make sure that kids in our region stay warm once winter rolls around. The annual Salvation Army Coat Drive will begin taking applications for assistance starting September 3rd, with the deadline to apply on September 27th. The drive collects gently used coats, snow…

Great Plains Food Bank considering major changes for child hunger program

FARGO (KVRR) – Major funding changes appear likely for a program that fights childhood hunger by providing students with food to take home for meals on weekends. The Great Plains Food Bank fully funds its “Backpack” program for students in Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo, but other school districts served by the food bank cover the entire cost for themselves….