Author: Aaron Walling

Celebrating veterans in the Fargo-Moorhead area

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – As we celebrate Veterans’ Day this weekend, it’s a great reminder to remember those that served our country. Tom Krabbenhoft served in the military, and heads the FM honor guard. He shares what it means to be a veteran with others. “Draws for those lifetime relationships. It’s much like a sports team. You’re a very small group…

Over 2,100 submissions for Minnesota’s new state flag

MINNESOTA (KVRR) – Minnesota is one step closer in a very long process to get a new state flag. A committee has received over 2,100 submissions. They vary from showcasing the north star to the state’s bird, the common loon. “Lots of variations of the north star either on the seal or on the flag,” said Anita Gaul, the vice-chair…

Bobcat is opening a factory in Mexico

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Doosan Bobcat in West Fargo has announced plans to expand operations in Mexico. They will build a manufacturing plant in Monterrey where they plan to bring in 600 to 800 jobs to the region.  “Since 2019, our business has more than doubled,” said Mike Ballweber, Doosan Bobcat North America President. “And with that we’ve had…

NDSU celebrates Native American Heritage Month

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota State University has a series of events scheduled to celebrate and honor Native American Heritage Month. They kicked off the celebrations with discussions about how libraries can help empower communities and honor traditions of Native Americans. “It’s really rewarding to be able to bring together the different community members to have the expertise in…

Homeless shelters preparing for winter to help those in need

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The winter months are settling here in the Red River Valley. While some have a warm home to go to, there are others that are struggling with homelessness and need a place to go to with the temperatures dropping. That’s where homeless shelters come in and help those in need. “Oftentimes those that are experiencing homelessness…