Author: Aaron Walling

Cajun Cafe closes after 20 years

The Cajun Cafe is one of two businesses who've announced their closures this week.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Cajun Cafe is yet another local business who’s announced it will be closing its doors after struggles amid the pandemic “It was a very difficult year and it definitely knocked us back like it did everybody. We lost a lot of money during that,” Cajun Cafe owner Gary Gilbertson said. With Twist in Downtown Fargo…

Senator Tina Smith hopes Minnesota will lead in renewable energy

"As we think about what direction we're going with renewable fuels and clean energy, we can either lead or we can follow."

WASHINGTON (KVRR) – Senator Tina Smith is discussing plans to get Minnesota ahead in helping the nation lead through clean energy. Her plans involve getting the state to lead in a clean energy transition using renewable energy. Smith says the transition will help with the creation of jobs as well as helping keep utility prices stable, while also creating further…

Ordinance could repeal Fargo’s Wildlife Management Program

"The number one concern that we have is public safety."

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo Police Department is hearing public input on an ordinance to possibly remove the city’s Wildlife Management Program. “The number one concern that we have is public safety. Obviously with the growth and population and development in this city especially on the south side. We have concerns that the increase in density is raising the…

New downtown mural greet locals & tourists

A Fargo postcard themed painting marks the 51st Greetings Tour mural across the nation

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A artist on a greetings tour is greeting the heart of downtown Fargo with a work of art. As part of their 51st mural across the nation, Victor Ving and his wife have pulled out their paint brushes to give locals and tourists a postcard themed painting to check out while out and about. The mural…

Pandemic creates wedding boom in Fargo-Moorhead

As more couples get engaged available venues dates are filling up fast.

FARGO-MOORHEAD (KVRR) — Wedding season is upon us and experts say they’ve seen a dramatic increase in couples wishing to tie the knot. It’s the perfect day for brides and grooms, but to those looking to get married this season, they may have to have a bit more patience. “It’s been crazy. All of the booking trends that I have…

Girl sells sweet treats to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association

Donations collected from ice cream sales will be directly donated to the Alzheimer's Association.

DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) — A local girl is raising money and awareness for a cause as she serves sweet treats to a local assisted living facility. With Alzheimer’s hitting close to home, Amanda Paquin and her daughter Keena, have created a mobile treat wagon. They go door to door handing out popsicles, ice cream cones and ice cream sandwiches to…

Healthcare clinic helps curb medical costs with affordable visits

The Convenient Care Clinic charges patients a $40 flat rate per appointment for people who may be under insured, uninsured or those who might not qualify for medical assistance.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A health clinic in West Fargo is aiming to reach more people in the community by offering affordable healthcare. After becoming a family nurse practitioner 16 years ago and seeing the high cost of medical bills, Susan Nordquist wanted to help people faced with medical hardships. “What our goal is, is to make a difference…

Fargo Air Museum unveils flight simulator lab

The flight simulation has over 30 virtual aircrafts to choose.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — If you’ve ever wanted to experience what it is like to be an airplane pilot, well, you’re in luck. In a ribbon cutting ceremony, Fargo Air Museum unveils a new flight simulator lab. It gives people a virtual reality experience of what it’s like to fly an aircraft. You can choose from more than 30 airplanes…

Severe drought affecting farmers, crops and livestock

The most affected areas of drought are leaving lasting effects on both crops and livestock.

NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) — Severe drought conditions continue to have damaging effects on the agricultural industry. “Ninety-nine percent of the state is currently in drought of which 18 percent is in the most severe or D-4 level which is known as exceptional drought,” North Dakota State University Extension Livestock Environmental Specialist Miranda Meehan said. The most affected areas of drought…

Online sales soar amid ammunition shortage

The decrease in supply could be contributed to a rise in gun ownership over the past year.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A local company is helping sell ammunition amid a national shortage. The owner of F-M Liquidators says the decrease in supply can be contributed to a rise in gun ownership over the past year and repeating patterns every time a new President comes into office. To help keep up with the low supply and high demand…