Author: Aaron Walling

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…

New security measures being implemented at ValleyCon

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – While some of these implementations have been there for a while, it’s a good reminder of security and safety at events. ValleyCon announced on Facebook that there will be measures in place to ensure everyone’s safety. “You don’t want anybody to get hurt by anything at an event. It’s for everyone’s safety.” said Tony Tilton, the…

Prosecutor opens trial for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried saying he stole at least $10 billion

(AP Photo/Marry Altaffer)NEW YORK, N.Y. (AP) – A prosecutor opened a fraud trial Wednesday by telling jurors that FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was on top of the world a year ago, hobnobbing with celebrities, before his historic fraud was exposed, leaving customers and investors without at least $10 billion they thought was secure. A defense lawyer insisted his client didn’t steal from…

Wyndmere teacher surprised with $50,000

Desi Severance was given an award by Harbor Freight. WYNDMERE, N.D. (KVRR) – An ag teacher in Wyndmere, N.D., has been awarded on the national level and was given $50,000. Desi Severance was surprised at the school with the check from Harbor Freight through their ‘Tools for Schools’. Severance thought it was going to be a normal school assembly, but…

30th Anniversary of the disappearance of Kevin Mahoney

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Thirty years ago, Kevin Mahoney was last seen in the 1000 Block of 11th Street North in Fargo. Three decades later the family hasn’t given up as they continue their efforts to find Kevin.  “It’s very important to the family to find closure and find Kevin,” said Michele Elsenpeter, Kevin’s younger sister. “Some answers. Just won’t…

Association shows off housing in downtown Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Downtown Fargo Neighborhood Association is reminding people there’s more to the area than just great food, busy bars and scenery. They held open houses on Sunday to showcase that. “It’s really a neighborhood,” said Austin Foss of the Downtown Fargo Neighborhood Association. “There’s 4,000 of us that live down here and this is showcasing the…

‘All of this is preventable’: A domestic violence memorial in Detroit Lakes

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) – Within the city park of Detroit Lakes sits a display of a sobering aspect. There are 31 silhouettes representing a homicide that happened during a domestic violence situation in Minnesota between August of 2022 and 2023. The display has been set up by the Lakes Crisis & Resource Center. “All of this is preventable,” said…