Author: Aaron Walling

Importance of protecting skin from the sun

Importance of Wearing Sunblock

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –Essentia Health is helping bring awareness to the effects sun damage can have on the skin. As July is UV Safety Awareness Month, medical professionals are stressing the importance of wearing sunblock as well as sun protecting clothing on a daily basis. Medical staff say an ounce of sunscreen is sufficient enough for the whole body, but…

Fargo Police required to present hate crime findings to city commissioners

"I'm going to be reporting on the hate crimes in terms of whether or not the city ordinance was issued or reports where the city ordinance was applied or federal law was applied."

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — City commissioners vote for the Fargo Police department to provide them with reports of hate crimes the department has identified. “I’m going to be reporting on the hate crimes in terms of whether or not the city ordinance was issued or reports where the city ordinance was applied or federal law was applied. Our current hate…

Lacey the rooftop dog loves people watching

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A dog who likes to hang out on the roof of her home is raising a few concerns throughout the community. Four-year-old Lacey is a Golden Retriever who loves to people watch from the roof of her family’s garage. Her owners have had Lacey since 2018 and say a few neighbors have stopped by thinking she…

Red River Valley Fair returns

We got shorted last year and then this pandemic happened and we weren't able to have one. Now look around, people are just so happy to be here."

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Red River Valley Fair kicks off the start to two weeks full of summer fun. After two years without coming around, the Red River Valley Fair is giving people the fun they’ve been waiting for with the 10 best days of summer. “It is just a huge relief seeing the smiles. If you look…

Lemonade stand helps kids get school supplies

Proceeds will go towards purchasing school supplies for students in need.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –Kids at a lemonade stand are giving back to the community with proceeds going towards helping students in need. A community project running on its ninth year has children at Wiggles N’ Giggles Childcare partnering up with United Way of Cass-Clay to serve ice cold lemonade all while learning valuable life lessons. “It’s a wonderful learning opportunity…

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.

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 Fairmont in Moorhead to relocate 50 people

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

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 Police investigate shooting

400 block 7th Street South, Moorhead

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 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."

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…