Author: Aaron Walling

Local charity looking to raise funds for new fire suppression tool that can help rural Minnesota first responders

NEW YORK MILLS, Minn. (KVRR) – Technology is always evolving when it comes to saving lives. Especially when it comes to fires, where seconds can mean the difference between life and death. And in New York Mills, a fundraiser has been set up to bring the GreenPort Portable Fire Suppression Tool to the county. “Anything for the law enforcement for…

65 Years After “The Day the Music Died”

FARGO (KVRR) – It changed music history and helped start the careers of early rock artists from Fargo-Moorhead. Sixty-five years ago, music legends Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson and pilot Roger Peterson died when their small airplane crashed, just after takeoff from Clear Lake, Iowa. It was February 3rd, 1959. They were heading to Fargo and…

Fargo Gateway Lions Club donates to 15 local charities For Pre-Giving Hearts Day

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Gateway Lions kicked-off Giving Hearts Day festivities by presenting over $21,000 to 15 local charities. Over the years Giving Hearts Day has grown from a small operation to one where thousands and thousands of people get involved in the art of giving. “10, 15 years ago it seemed like it was a small group…