Author: Aaron Walling

Pedal It Forward
Community, Local News

Pedal It Forward gives kids bikes at little or no cost

"We thought it was a great way to provide bikes to kids that might not otherwise have the financial means to get those bikes.
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A bike sharing program aims to provide a sense of freedom to local kids throughout the FM metro. The FM Pedal It Forward organization is a bike recycling program and are looking for as many gently used bikes and helmet donations to lend them out to children in need. The way the program works is local…

Eventide Moorhead
Minnesota News, Moorhead

Eventide Fairmont in Moorhead to relocate 50 people

A pipe leak and extensive water damage led to the final decision.
Aaron Walling,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A recent pipe leak at Eventide Fairmont senior living community has the facility discontinuing its services. Extensive water damage led to the final decision by the CEO who says the plan to move was already in the works. A total of 50 people who’ve called the place home will be relocated to other facilities over the…

Moorhead Shooting
Crime, Minnesota News

Moorhead Police investigate shooting

400 block 7th Street South, Moorhead
Aaron Walling,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) –Moorhead police are investigating a shooting at a Moorhead neighborhood. A shooting around 4:30 a.m. had Moorhead Police responding to the 400 block of 7th Street South. “I was in bed and I could hear outside because my windows were open and I heard three pops and I came down stairs and I called 911. It was…

Rabbits
Minnesota News, Moorhead

Rabbits escape from Moorhead home

"We got a couple reports of anywhere between six and 20 rabbits that were running loose in people's yards just north of MSUM campus."
Aaron Walling,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A local rescue is warning the public to be on alert for up to 20 domestic rabbits on the loose in Moorhead. “We got a couple reports of anywhere between six and 20 rabbits that were running loose in people’s yards just north of MSUM campus,” Kritter Krazy Exotic and Reptile Rescue Founding Director Tasha Gorentz…

Nd National Guard Logo
Local News, North Dakota News

North Dakota National Guard heading to southern border

Aaron Walling,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota National Guard will be deploying soldiers to help with border protection. About 125 soldiers from a Bismarck-based unit will be sent to the U.S. border with Mexico later this year for an undetermined amount of time. They will assist Customs and Border Protection along the border. The soldiers from the 957th Engineer Company are…

Firework Injuries
North Dakota News

Firefighters have a busy Fourth of July

"Everything kind of hit all at once. We had trucks crisscrossing each other throughout the city."
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo and West Fargo firefighters respond to more than 25 calls of fires over the Fourth of July holiday. “We had 15 calls for actual fires where there was some flame present which is well above normal,” Fargo Fire Department Battalion Chief Joe Mangin said. “We had somewhere about 13 calls for the day. Everything kind…

Africa Liquor License
Business, North Dakota News

Africa International Restaurant & Nightclub’s liquor license suspended

We don't have a liquor license at that point it's suspended so I'm not sure if we're going to be open."
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A local business is no longer able to serve alcohol after Fargo City Commissioners vote to temporarily suspend its liquor license. “I move that the commission find cause to immediately suspend the liquor license of International African restaurant LLC,” Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn said. In a special commission meeting, Fargo City Commissioners vote unanimously to…

Pets Fireworks
North Dakota News

Protect runaway pets on Independence Day

"Fireworks are scary so turn on a radio or TV something to drown out the sound."
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A local animal shelter is reminding people of pet safety when out celebrating this holiday weekend. People with a local shelter say Independence Day celebrations are the leading cause for family pets to go missing or end up at the local pound. One way to ensure your furry friends are safe is to have a pet…

4th Travel
North Dakota News

Many are expected to travel for 4th of July

"It'll be a busy holiday period so expect to see a number of people no matter where you're traveling."
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With the Fourth of July holiday landing on a weekend many people are looking to celebrate out of town. “We expect a busy weekend as people start to return to travel. We’re expecting about 48 million Americans to travel this holiday period which is an increase of 40 percent from last year,” AAA Director of Public…

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