Author: Aaron Walling

U.S. Border Patrol sees massive increase of apprehensions from the northern border

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – According to the U.S. Border Patrol, apprehensions have skyrocketed compared to last year in the Grand Forks sector. In 2021, there were 90, and in 2022 it was at 81, but through August of this year, there were 237 apprehensions involving the northern border, which is nearly a 250% increase. “More people are coming up…

City of Fargo moving trees to city hall grounds

Crews moving trees in Fargo, N.D.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The city of Fargo is in the process of moving roughly 30 trees from a nursery. Most of these trees will be placed around the grounds of city hall. “To take something that is intended to just be a temporary spot, and now move it into a hopefully more permanent location…

Barbenheimer phenomenon to be discussed at MSUM

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The cultural phenomenon known as Barbenheimer will be studied for years to come. A panel will be held at Minnesota State University Moorhead to talk about Barbie and Oppenheimer. This discussion will tap into how both movies garnered huge attention through organic interest by audiences, as well as talks about World War II and the Barbie…

DUI suspected crash in Stutsman County

STUTSMAN COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol is reporting a 45-year-old Ypsilanti man has been charged with a DUI after a crash late Friday night. Rick Lange had crashed his truck in the 9000 Block of 49th St. SE. Lange was transported to Jamestown with minor injuries after the rollover crash in a ditch. Highway Patrol says…

Car struck by train in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – On Saturday afternoon, the Moorhead Police Dept. responded to a situation involving a car being struck by a train. This happened at 5:20 p.m. at 8th St. and Center Ave. Witnesses say a 32-year-old driver from Fargo had stopped his car underneath the railroad arms and was struck by the train. The man was taken to…

What goes on at Fargo’s Downtown Engagement Center

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In downtown Fargo lies the engagement center near city hall. Serving a portion of our community by providing a plethora of services for them. “Is to be a connection point for people who are experiencing homelessness or unstably housed with all of the different providers who are available in our community.” said Chandler Esslinger, the community…

MSUM senior receives scholarship to PRSSA ICON 2023

Katlyn Haugrud, MSUM seniorMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Minnesota State University Moorhead senior Katlyn Haugrud received a scholarship to be a part of the Public Relations Society of America ICON 2023. The Pelican Rapids native was one of five students in the country to receive this award. “I have had the pleasure of watching Ms. Haugrud grow into a thoughtful leader,”…

Two large trucks collide in north Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – (UPDATE 11:56 a.m.) – Shortly before 9 a.m. Thursday, Fargo Police responded to an injury crash involving two semi trucks at 25th St. N. and 40th Ave. N. One semi rear-ended the other one. The driver found at fault suffered non-life threatening injuries and was cited for following too closely. The other driver was not injured…