Author: Aaron Walling

Old Moorhead High School items being auctioned off

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – There is an online auction going on right now for items from the old Moorhead High School. Items range from kitchen products and supplies like mixers to cafeteria tables, to even an old French horn. The old high school is being decommissioned by Moorhead Public Schools. Classes in the new building started last week. You can…

Homeless shelters at full capacity as cold temps start to settle in

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The cold, winter temperatures are starting to settle in the Fargo-Moorhead area. That will have major impacts on the homeless population. Homeless shelters in the region are already facing capacity issues. Churches United said on the phone they are concerned about these cold temperatures and they feel like they are under water due to the demand….

UND awarded $7.6 million contract from the U.S. Army

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – The University of North Dakota was awarded a multi-million dollar contract from the U.S. Army to develop an innovative Contamination and Sanitation Inspection system. The contract came from the combat capabilities development command for $7.6 million. This will be a collaborative effort between multiple groups. The project aims to design and build handheld inspection scanners…

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