FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Blood shortages have been at critical levels for a long time, but there is something being done to address that according to the Red Cross. They are using a new inclusive risk-based assessment to determine if someone can donate blood, regardless of sexual orientation. “This is a historic change in blood banking and it is very…
WEST FARGO, ND (KVRR) – It’s time for the North Dakota Renaissance Fair at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. For these performers, it means the world to get out there and connect with the audience. “So I came quite a ways to perform here and everybody has been so kind and fantastic venue,” said Jessica Willard, a performer at the…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Out at Gooseberry Park, numerous people gathered to soak in the warm sun and enjoy some jazz tunes. Kicks held another concert to give local bands an opportunity to play in front of a live crowd. “Be able to give six groups an opportunity to play it’s just fantastic,” said Tim Johnson, the music director for…
GRAND FORKS, ND (KVRR) – Recently, members of congress heard testimony from three men in regards to unidentified aerial phenomena, and if they pose a threat to national security. UND professor Sherry Fieber-Beyer says there’s a chance that these recent encounters don’t come from our world. “Are we alone or are we one of many?” said Dr. Sherry Fieber-Beyer. UAPs…
FARGO, ND (KVRR) – Name, Image and Likeness deals are all the rage in college athletics. It provides an opportunity for college athletes to make money while in school. At North Dakota State University, the Green and the Gold Collective has been made to help the athletic programs. This program is spearheaded by Jay Bartley, the president of the collective….
BISMARCK, ND (KVRR) – The teacher shortage in North Dakota has taken another twist, as the state’s education standards and practices board sent a letter to Governor Doug Burgum. They are asking him to declare a crisis regarding the teacher shortage. This declaration would come with a waiver to allow certain student teachers to be in the classroom without a…
FRAZEE, Minn. (KVRR) – What a way to close out the summer months, it’s Turkey Days in Frazee, Minn. This ongoing tradition has been going on for close to seven decades, growing and growing every time. “There’s just been a lot of great events that have been added,” said Brittany Wake, the chairperson for Turkey Days. “Tabiatha’s been great at…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s Lag Stevne time here in Fargo, as Norwegian descendants gathered to reconnect with their heritage. Kim Donaldson is an author from Georgia who made the trip to town. She’s promoting her book on Magnus and Gina, which is about her ancestors from 1800s that made their way from Norway to North Dakota. “I wrote a…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The summer heat has been unrelenting here in the Fargo-Moorhead area as hot temperatures creep closer and closer to triple digits. That can take a toll on your air conditioning unit if you don’t take care of it. “Probably the most important thing to keep in mind is preventative maintenance,” said Jameel Bushnaq, the operations manager…
FARGO, ND (KVRR) – Thousand of people gathered at Scheels Arena in Fargo to honor fallen Fargo Police Officer Jake Wallin, including members of his family. “We can’t fix character. If it’s not already steadfastly in the person. And Jake had impeccable character.” said Fargo Police Chief David Zibolski. Making statements during the ceremony were Officers Dotas and Hawes, who…
