Author: Alex Bertsch

EMS workers in Detroit Lakes vote to unionize

Detroit Lakes, MINN. (KVRR) — It’s a new day for emergency medical workers and their patients in Lakes Country. That’s after the emergency medical staff at Essentia in Detroit Lakes voted to form a union. St. Mary’s Essentia Health Medical Service Staff is joining forces with AFSCME Council 65. They’re the folks you’ll see if you have a medical emergency…

Fire damages mobile home in north Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Firefighters were called to a fire in a mobile home park Monday morning in north Fargo. The fire started outside a mobile home at 245 Circle Dr. N, near the wastewater treatment plant. When crews arrived on scene, the fire had begun to damage the siding and insulation of the trailer, however it was extinguished…

U of M Crookston celebrating half a century of bedding plant sale

CROOKSTON, MINN. (KVRR) – It’s an annual sign of spring in Crookston, and it’s been growing for 50 years. The University of Minnesota Crookston’s Bedding Plant Sale kicked off once again Wednesday, with a massive selection of flowers, vegetables, and other plants on offer for your garden this year. They saw big crowds on opening day, made all the more…

Crime on the decline in West Fargo

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Crime is on the decline in West Fargo as the police department releases their annual report. The 2024 annual report from the West Fargo Police department showed a 6% overall decrease in crime, with a 16% decrease in crimes against persons. There was also an 18% decrease in crimes against property, numbers that the police…

Monster Trucks take over Alerus Center

GRAND FORKS (KVRR) – Drivers start your engines, because the monster trucks are coming out for a rally at the Alerus Center this weekend. The drivers and crews from Toughest Monster Trucks have a lot in store. It’s a larger venue than they usually perform at, and they’ve tuned up their show to match. The trucks will battle it out…

MSUM Launches new Honors College

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — MSUM is continuing to strive for academic excellence by launching a new program emphasizing challenge, deeper engagement, and unlimited opportunities. The new Honors College will be open to students in all academic disciplines, with students working together to cultivate a culture of curiosity. $1 million in scholarships have been allocated to the program, with 100 scholarships…