Author: Aaron Walling

Selfie Studio
Community, North Dakota News

Selfie studio donates proceeds to boy fighting cancer

"I wanted to do something that could give back to the family and help them with their medical needs."
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A creative art studio is giving people the chance to take picturesque photos while helping contribute to a good cause. Looking for a creative way to show her support, Natalie Sparrow of Fargo decided to turn selfies into a fundraising event. “With so many different fundraisers cancelled last year, I felt hey I could do something,…

Athleta
Business, Local News, North Dakota News

Athleta opens in West Acres

The first 50 lucky shoppers were given $15 store gift cards to kick off their shopping experience.
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A new store opens inside West Acres Mall. Performance clothing store Athleta held its grand opening at 10 this morning. Employees of the store say it’s been quite the busy day but nonetheless they are excited to welcome shoppers. Staff from the store say they had a line waiting out the door before they opened. The…

One Million Meters Mara
North Dakota News

Davies High School hosts ‘1 Million Meters for Mara Olson’

"She was diagnosed with Leukemia in October and so as a cross country team we decided to come up with a way that we could raise funds for her and her family."
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Students and staff at a local high school are showing their support for a student battling cancer. Fargo Davies High School students held a 12 hour marathon event to show their support for Junior student Mara Olson. “Today’s fundraising event is called One Million Meters for Mara. Mara Olson, she was diagnosed with Leukemia in October and…
Local News, Minnesota News, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

Political Science Expert Breaks Down Former President Trump’s Acquittal

Trump stands as the only president in U.S. history to be impeached twice in the House and acquitted by the Senate.
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As former president Trump is acquitted of charges in causing insurrection at the U.S. capitol. A Political science expert breaks down what’s next for the country. “You had a president that two times activated the party in the majority of the house, the Democratic party that they felt compelled by his actions to go through impeachment…

Kvrr1 Sat Feb 13 21 00 Selection
Local News, Minnesota News, Outdoors

25th annual Polar Fest Plunge brings in Josh Duhamel as Proxy Plunger

Actor Josh Duhamel takes the plunge in support of Boys & Girls Club of Detroit Lakes
Aaron Walling,

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — To celebrate 25 years of the Polar Fest Plunge tradition, one celebrity with ties to North Dakota is bearing the cold to help raise funds for the Boys & Girls Club of Detroit Lakes. Normally, the event is open to the public where people gather around a frozen lake to watch plungers jump into an…

Derby
North Dakota News

Derby for Vets raises funds for local veterans

"All the proceeds, 100% of them go to the VA hospital for their services."
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — In appreciation of local veterans, a Derby for the Vets race and silent auction took place in downtown Fargo to help raise funds in support of veterans. Members of the community rallied behind unique derby cars as they raced to celebrate the 9th Annual Derby for the Vets event. “We came up with this crazy idea…

Covid 19
Coronavirus-ND, Health, North Dakota News

Mayor Tim Mahoney will not extend mask mandate after February 18th

Fargo Cass Public Health officials seek to change his mind.
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – After four months, Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney says an executive order requiring masks to be worn in public will expire on Thursday Feb. 18. Officials with Fargo Cass Public Health are hoping to change the Mayors mind and want the mask mandate extended. “If that mandate does go away it still has to be really strong…

Farm
Local News, Minnesota News

Farmers prepare for planting season

"It looks like it's going to be a normal season for the most part and normal in agriculture is always a good thing."
Aaron Walling,

HITTERDAL, Minn. (KVRR) – As warmer weather eventually approaches, farmers in the area are preparing for planting season. Premium Ag Solutions members help ease concerns amongst local farmers with the latest knowledge for a successful year. “It’s a nice way for guys to get out in the winter. We do an update on markets, we do an update on weather…

Mn Service
Business, Coronavirus, Coronavirus-MN, Minnesota News, Politics / Elections

Proposed bill ensures job security for laid off Minnesota workers

"The bill will help maintain established employer-employee relationships which are critical to the speed of the overall economic recovery."
Aaron Walling,

MINNESOTA (KVRR) – As the pandemic uproots many people out of their jobs, fellow Minnesotans are speaking out for new legislation that will help hospitality and service sector workers impacted after losing their jobs. As state restrictions ease up and more businesses open, laid off workers are worried they’ll be out of jobs to competing applicants. Minnesota House Democrats are…

Suspicious
Crime, North Dakota News

Fargo Police investigate suspicious activity

They have received reports from an area between 40th and 45th streets of 13th avenue south.
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Police are trying to ease some peoples concerns after recent reports of suspicious activity. They have received reports from an area between 40th and 45th streets of 13th avenue south. Police say though social media and a small number of phone calls, they are aware of a suspect or suspects asking personal questions to people…

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