Fire at homeless encampment in Fargo.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Fire was called out to a fire at a homeless encampment near Veterans Memorial Bridge around 6:50 this morning. The crews were able to use long reaching equipment to knock down the fire near the river. According to department, there were several campfires in the encampment and were unattended which…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A new farmer-advocate group called Go Farm Connect is looking to equip the next generation of farmers for the future. While partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, they plan to bring an introduction to new farmers on farm loans, grants, insurance and disaster assistance. And this isn’t just for English speaking people, as they will…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — On a chilly morning, another unclaimed veteran is laid to rest at Fargo National Cemetery. Richard Moldenhauer, a U.S. Air Force veteran, died on January 12 at the VA Hospital in Fargo. He had no immediate, close family. The 79-year-old was born in Brainerd, Minnesota and joined the Air Force in 1961. He was buried with…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – A Grand Forks health center is fighting to keep its doors open after a large amount of their funding was cut. MyAlly, formerly known as Valley Health, has started a fundraiser to bridge the gap. “The reason why we love being here the most is because of helping others,” said Laura Spicer, the executive director…
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…
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, N.D. (KVRR) – There are plans to remodel the Fargo National Cemetery, and the ones behind it have given us an exclusive look at their reimagining for the area. 35 acres of land was transferred to Veteran Affairs in early January, which has accelerated the project as they now prepare to get the facility up and running. “To see…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Girl Scout Cookie season is upon us as local troops in the Fargo-Moorhead area prepare for their busiest time of the year. And they got some help from the Amazon Delivery Station in West Fargo, as the girl scouts will sort out thousands of Thin Mints and Tagalongs that will be sold all over the…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Over the years, prom dresses and suits have gotten more and more expensive. Well one school in West Fargo is hosting a prom shop to help make the important high school date more accessible for students. This will be at Sheyenne High School where over 300 dresses and suits will be available for students to…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Fire Department responded to a dryer fire in a mobile home off Lancaster Drive that left two people displaced. According to the battalion chief on the scene, the fire was in the side door with the dryer on fire. Some of the flames made their way into the attic above the dryer but were able…
