Author: Aaron Walling

Freezin' Reason
Community, Local News, Minnesota News

Sheriffs battle cold weather for homeless & veteran suicide prevention

"Tonight when it's this cold out really it's going to give us the sense of what someone who's living out in the streets or homeless is going through."
Aaron Walling,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Some people will bear the frigid temperatures tonight to bring awareness to homelessness and veteran suicide prevention. Both Cass and Clay county sheriff’s will be freezing for good reason as they sleep inside of a tent outside the Moorhead American Legion to bring awareness to the cause. The sheriffs will remain outdoors until noon Saturday. The event…

Cold Homeless
Community

Shelters bring awareness to homelessness as temperatures drop

"Having emergency shelter saves lives. It saves lives certainly in the bitter cold temperatures."
Aaron Walling,

FARGO-MOORHEAD – As the temperatures continue to drop, the homeless may be faced with tougher challenges. With frigid temperatures sweeping in over the next week, two local organizations are doing their best to provide relief to those seeking shelter from the cold. “We’re very aware of the temperatures that are coming. The kind of wind chills we’re expecting aren’t compatible…

Diversion
North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

The Chamber discusses F-M Diversion project

This is the biggest project that's in the bonding bill."
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Chamber holds an Eggs and Issues discussion with members of the legislation to talk about a $435.5 million bonding bill on the Fargo-Moorhead Diversion Project. At just under $800 million, House bill 1431 is proposing a series of projects in the Fargo-Moorhead area. One project in the bill will take a little over half of…

Rotary Drive
Community, Local News, Minnesota News

Drive-up food drive brings awareness to community struggles

"In these times it's been shown that the biggest need in this community is housing and food security and so we are supporting the homeless shelter.
Aaron Walling,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A local nonprofit organization is helping make sure no member in our community goes hungry Moorhead Rotary is helping support Churches United with a drive up food drive. The drive through event sought to shine a light on one of the many struggles some community members face during trying times, such as poverty and hunger. While…

David Oliver
North Dakota News

Unclaimed military veteran honored at Fargo National Cemetery

"This was an amazing man, he served his country with three different tours in Southeast Asia."
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo National Cemetery and the Memorial National Guard honor an unclaimed military hero for his service. David Oliver, a Vietnam veteran was from Grand Forks and had no next of kin. “No veteran ever is buried without this ceremony,” Fargo Honor Guard Chaplain Russel Stabler said. “This was an amazing man, he served his country…

Moorhead Chase
Crime, Local News, Minnesota News

Three arrested after early morning pursuit in Moorhead

Incident temporarily shuts down part of roadway
Aaron Walling,

MOORHEAD. Minn. (KVRR) — A police chase in Moorhead between midnight and 1 a.m. Monday ends with the arrests of three people. Minnesota State Patrol followed the suspects to a townhouse on the 3300 block on 20th Street South where the suspects fled in a stolen car. Officers temporarily closed down a part of the street as the suspects had…

Pit Bull
North Dakota News

Federal lawsuit aims to end pit bull ban

"I think they're misconstrued that they're all going to bite and they're all aggressive and these city bans are only being breed specific on pit bulls."
Aaron Walling,

WILLISTON, N.D. (KVRR) –People in Williston are filing a federal lawsuit against the city’s ban on pit bulls. The argument states the ban is stripping an owner’s equal protection rights. A city-wide ordinance that went into effect almost 34 years ago is being challenged by 12 people who identify themselves as pit bull owners. A few local shelters say they…

Chimney
Local News, North Dakota News

Firefighters respond to chimney fire

1245 9th Street North, Fargo
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –A man out walking his dog notices fire coming from the roof of a house in the 12 hundred block of 9th street north in Fargo. He called 911 and notified the people living inside. Fargo firefighters responding a little after 8 o’clock Saturday night. They found the source of the fire on the second floor inside…

Skating Show
Local News, North Dakota News

Figure skaters perform at downtown showcase

"It was a great opportunity for the public to come and see skating and for the girls to kind of show off a little bit,"
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An ice skating exhibition taking place at the downtown Broadway skating rink to let figure skaters showcase their skills. After putting in hard work, the competitive skaters weren’t able to compete due to pandemic restrictions. The exhibition let them demonstrate everything they learned throughout the season. The figure skaters also took the opportunity to thank the…

Ice
Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

Frostival ice sculptors compete for people’s choice

"The theme for the frostival this year which was the 'snow must go on', we went for that, we like to tie in some local favorites you can't go wrong with a bison."
Aaron Walling,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Another frostival event is getting people out of isolation and heading outdoors for more winter time fun. The “Snow Must Go On” snow sculpture competition took place at the Viking Ship park and had five master sculptures competing for a people’s choice award. The sculptures took over a week to complete and varied in shape, sizes and…

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