Author: Aaron Walling

Post-Holiday respiratory illnesses on the rise across the U.S.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Health and Human Services data shows an increase of hospital stays in the U.S. after the holiday travel rush due to respiratory illnesses. According to Essentia Health, those issues haven’t necessarily hit the Midwest, but more so on the East and West coast. They say by getting vaccinated, it can help prevent the spread of illnesses…

Vietnam veteran laid to rest at Fargo National Cemetery

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With snow falling and the wind blowing, people gathered at the Fargo National Cemetery for a veteran’s burial. Merle Schrank was buried with full military honors while numerous veterans and community members made their way out there and braved the elements. “I am always in shock to see so many people come out for unclaimed veterans,…

Veteran burial set for Wednesday

HARWOOD, N.D. (KVRR) – The Cass County Veteran Services Office is asking to public to attend the burial of Merle Schrank. The Vietnam Veteran died on December 8. He will be buried with full military honors at the Fargo National Cemetery at 10 a.m. at 8709 40th Ave. N. Co. Rd. 20. Tags: BURIAL, veteran burial

UPDATE: 122 rescued from Upper Red Lake

UPPER RED LAKE, Minn. (KVRR) – (UPDATE 8:42 p.m.) The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that 122 people were rescued from an ice floe that broke off at Upper Red Lake. No injuries were reported. — The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that around 75 to 100 fishermen have been stranded on an ice floe at Upper Red…

After setback, sleigh rides back on at M.B. Johnson Park

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Despite being impacted by the freezing rain, sleigh rides are back on at M.B. Johnson Park in Moorhead. People are able to get out and enjoy the slightly warmer winter weather riding in a carriage being pulled by Clydesdales. They are also able to enjoy some hot chocolate and cookies inside. “Tuesday was canceled, thankfully it…

New recovery center coming to Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The city of Fargo is getting a new recovery center to help those in need. The Hope in Recovery Center will be offering recovery education, peer-led groups, structured activities, community outings, free meals and a safe environment for those working on their mental health recovery. It also doesn’t cost anything to be a part of the…