Author: Aaron Walling

I Got Caught
Community, North Dakota News

West Fargo Police give out ice cream citations to kids wearing helmets

If caught wearing a safety helmet while riding a bicycle, kids will receive a free ice cream coupon.
Aaron Walling,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Children in West Fargo may have to think twice before heading out the door to ride their bikes. West Fargo Police will be patrolling the streets and handing out citations to kids, but the citations aren’t what you may think. If caught wearing a safety helmet while riding a bicycle, kids will get a coupon…

Wf Mental Health
Health, North Dakota News

West Fargo Schools aim to break mental health stigma

Counseling services are offered free of charge for all students.
Aaron Walling,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo Public Schools is helping break the stigma during Mental Health Awareness Month. Staff have started conversations surrounding the topic and discuss the importance of asking for help if a student should need it. The school district also requires all staff get mental health training that covers topics like anxiety, depression and suicide prevention….

Coats For Kids
Community, Local News

Salvation Army kicks off fifth annual Coats for Kids and Families drive

Donations will be collected throughout all Hornbacher's locatioins.
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)– For the fifth straight year, KVRR is proud to partner with the Salvation Army for their Coats for Kids and Families. “It may seem crazy to think about winter already but people will be purging, people are going to be cleaning, people are going to be trying to get clutter out of their house,” Salvation Army of…

Moorhead Trees
Community, Minnesota News, Moorhead

Volunteers plant sustainable food forest in honor of Arbor Day in Moorhead

MB Johnson park will include various; apple, plum and pear trees.
Aaron Walling,

MOORHEAD, Minn, (KVRR) — Moorhead is celebrating Arbor Day by planting a sustainable food forest. City officials and volunteers showed up to MB Johnson park to plant 70 apple trees, 15 pear trees, 15 plum trees, and 40 June, aronia and honey berry shrubs. The trees and shrubs are all different ages and sizes so they’ll be able to bear…

Ramp
Community, North Dakota News

Contractors build free handicap-accessible ramp for Fargo woman

The new ramp will help provide a sense of safety for Barbara Sather who's been left with lingering effects after her battle with cancer.
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Local contractors are giving one local woman a little more sense of freedom by helping build a handicap-accessible ramp at her doorstep. “They had a ramp before that we are replacing with a permanent ramp so it’s definitely a rewarding deal,” Remodelers Council Chairman Steve Schall said. Barbara Sather who’s dealing with an acquired brain injury…

Nd Petroleum
Business, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

ND governor seeks to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030

Aaron Walling,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Governor Doug Burgum announces an effort to make North Dakota carbon-neutral by the end of the 2030. The announcement came at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference in Bismarck. Burgum says the state could gain an advantage by storing carbon by creating an enhanced oil recovery plan with carbon. Ron Ness, President of the North Dakota Petroleum…

Essentia Covid Rehab
Coronavirus, Health, Minnesota News, North Dakota News

Essentia Health offers post COVID-19 rehabilitation program

We're not just guessing at what the patient needs help with, we're letting real data drive how we're deciding to help them."
Aaron Walling,

NORTH DAKOTA & MINNESOTA (KVRR) — Essentia Health launches a COVID-19 patient rehabilitation program for those suffering with long term effects from the virus. “I tell people he’s our blueprint. We know how to get somebody better with COVID from about as bad as you can have it and be as worn down from it as you can be,” Essentia…

Barb Michaelson
High School, North Dakota News

Wahpeton School district plans to move forward in George Floyd teaching incident

"We're going to provide both staff and students with tools that encourage understanding which will build our community in a meaningful way by focusing on these steps
Aaron Walling,

WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR) — Officials from the Wahpeton School district are releasing more details about a fifth grade teacher who had students reenact the arrest of George Floyd. “The issue at hand deals with a fifth grade teacher, Mrs. Barb Michaelson. She’s a veteran teacher. She’s like everybody’s grandma,” Wahpeton Public Schools Superintendent Rick Jacobson said. Michaelson, who had students…

Wahpeton schools
Local News, North Dakota News

Wahpeton teacher involved in George Floyd reenactment investigation ‘well-respected’

Aaron Walling,

WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR) – Wahpeton Public School officials continue investigating an elementary school teacher after students in a class demonstration reenacted the arrest of George Floyd. Fifth grade teacher Barb Michelson is on administrative leave. Superintendent Rick Jacobson describes Michelson as a well respected teacher and says it was an incident where students were focused on learning. “We as a…

Bike Rentals
Local News, North Dakota News, Outdoors

Fargo Park District offering bike rentals

"It's kind of like a small car but in bike form, they are a lot of fun!"
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — If you’re looking to enjoy some fun outdoor activities, you’re in luck. Fargo Parks District has begun bike rentals throughout the weekend for people to enjoy as they stroll along guided pathways at Lindenwood Park. Rentals are based on availability and are offered on a first come, first serve basis. Only those 16 years old and…

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