Author: Aaron Walling

Workers Needed
Business, Coronavirus, Minnesota News, North Dakota News

Businesses offer incentives as they struggle to hire new employees

"It's hard to find people, with pandemic and unemployment it's just been really hard to find workers.
Aaron Walling,

FARGO-MOORHEAD (KVRR) — While businesses struggled to stay afloat during the height of the pandemic, they are now faced with a shortage of employees willing to work. Many COVID-19 restrictions have eased in North Dakota and Minnesota is beginning to end some of theirs. Some businesses are hoping to better meet the needs of their customers, but due to a…

Mn Covid 19 Restrictions
Business, Coronavirus-MN, Minnesota News

Governor Tim Walz announces plan to end MN COVID-19 restrictions

"We're going to have a summer where just the simple things will be back again."
Aaron Walling,

MINNESOTA (KVRR) — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announces his plan to end statewide COVID-19 restrictions. “We’re going to have a summer where just the simple things will be back again,” Walz said. Walz’s new plan to reduce COVID-19 restrictions could put an end to some requirements May 28 if the state reaches a 70 percent vaccination rate. This Friday some…

Farm Rescue
North Dakota News

Farmer attacked by cow gets help from Farm Rescue

"It's overwhelming. It's one of those things that it's hard to put into words how thankful we are for their help."
Aaron Walling,

WALCOTT, N.D. (KVRR) — Farmers helping farmers. From as far as Iowa, farmers helped a North Dakota farmer who suffered a recent injury. “Being a farmer we never want to ask for any help and when help is offered we sometimes are hesitant to take people up on it,” Farm owner, Robert Nord said. Robert Nord has been farming for…

In Our Hands
Local News, North Dakota News

NDSU foundation exceeds fundraising goal

The funding will go towards student scholarships, faculty support, facilities and various school programs.
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The NDSU foundation exceeds a fundraising campaign goal 20 months ahead of schedule. The In Our Hands campaign has raised $413 million dollars as of April 26th. Originally the goal was set at $400 million to be reached by the end of next year. Already the campaign is impacting students, faculty and staff with funds going…

Life 97.9
North Dakota News

Life 97.9 unexpectedly finds a new home

"This real estate company came and made us an offer which was more than we expected."
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A local Christian radio station is expressing its gratitude after receiving an unexpected blessing in a time of desperation. “It was starting to show its age. We were getting roof leaks that we couldn’t trace or fix and it just wasn’t built for radio of today. It was built before the age of computer automation and…

North Fargo Fire
North Dakota News

Passersby put out Fargo house fire

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Firefighters respond to an early morning house fire Tuesday in North Fargo near North Dakota State University. Crews were sent at 7:30 after a passerby noticed flames coming from the front side of the home on the 700 block of College Street North. About four minutes after the call was made firefighters arrived on scene to…

Jessica Houser
Local News, North Dakota News

UPDATE: Missing woman last seen in Fargo found

Aaron Walling,

UPDATE: Fargo Police say Jessica Houser has been found safe. The department did not say where she was found or anything about the person of interest they were searching for.   FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Police say they have a person of interest in the case of missing 30 year old Jessica Houser. Authorities say the suspect is believed…

Addie Backpacks
Community, Minnesota News, Moorhead, North Dakota News

Addie Loerzel of Addie’s Royal Cupcakes collects 104 backpacks for the homeless

Moorhead Mayor, Shelly Carlson and Fargo Mayor, Dr. Tim Mahoney helped deliver the backpacks
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. & MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Three local shelters receive a much needed surprise from two girls in the community. “She’s always thought of other people, always and I’m really proud of her. She is always looking for that next way to give back,” Addie’s mother Marisa Loerzel said. Addie Loerzel of Addie’s Royal Cupcakes stand had a goal…

Skin Cancer
Health, North Dakota News

Sanford Health to offer free skin cancer screenings

Health officials will be looking for signs of melanoma as part of Melanoma Monday.
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Free skin cancer screenings are being offered at Sanford Dermatology & Laser Clinic in Fargo on Monday May 3. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Health officials will be looking for signs of melanoma as part of Melanoma Monday. The free event will be from 2:30 to 7:00 p.m. by appointment only. “Being aware of it…

Firefighter Training
North Dakota News

North Dakota firefighters join forces in advanced rescue training course

"It's a skill that they have to prepare for because it can happen tomorrow then again it can happen in two or three months."
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –North Dakota Firefighters are adding rope rescue to their list of skills as they participate in an advanced training course. “We’ve done a week’s worth of advanced rescue training and so we’ve done different scenarios and different skills each day,” Fire and Rescue Concepts Co-Owner & Instructor Eric Stroud said. 24 firefighters from across the state came…

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