Author: Eric Bolin

Rourke Art Gallery holds third annual Valentine’s art exhibit

The Rourke Art Gallery’s “Call Me!” Valentines exhibit runs through Feb. 22.MOORHEAD — The Rourke Art Gallery is holding its third annual Valentine’s exhibit starting on Thursday, Jan. 29. The exhibit, called “Call Me!” features artwork with a retro, mid-century style. Local artists were able to submit up to three pieces for display Each piece has themes of holiday themes…

Hundreds gather for ICE observation training

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Training is held in Moorhead on how to safely and legally observe I.C.E. operations. The event had to be moved to a larger venue due to the number of people who signed up. Upwards of 300 people filled Trinity Lutheran Church to get information on how to legally and safely observe and document ICE activities. In…

North Dakota House passes free lunch bill, will next be debated on by senate

BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota House passed a bill on Thursday, Jan. 22, that would provide free school lunches to all students in the state. HB 1624 would provide free school lunches to every student in the state, regardless of income status. The bill, sponsored by 12 republicans and Representative Liz Conmy as the lone Democrat, will also allocate…

Fargo Salvation Army announces money raised through Red Kettle Campaign

A representative for realtors accepts the award for most money raised during 2025’s Red Kettle Campaign. 1/12/26.FARGO — The Salvation Army reached 90 percent of its $850,000 Red Kettle campaign goal this past holiday season. The campaign raised $762,728. Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner accepted the Blizzard Kings award for police and sheriff’s deputies volunteering during December’s snowiest days. West…

Protesters gather in downtown Pelican Rapids after ICE activity in area

Protesters gather in downtown Pelican Rapids in response to reported ICE activity in the town. 1/12/26.PELICAN RAPIDS, Minn. — Dozens of people in Pelican Rapids are voicing their opposition to ICE activity in their town and the state as a whole. Protesters gathering on North Broadway in downtown Pelican Rapids, near the bridge spanning Pelican River. They held signs showing…

Over 55,000 homeowners have already applied for Primary Residence Credit Program

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota home owners are being reminded to sign up for the Primary Residence Credit Program sooner rather than later. Established in 2023, and expanded in 2025, the primary residence credit can take up to $1600 off a homeowners property tax bill. The entry portal opened just after midnight on New Year’s Day. Homeowners need to apply…

Charlie’s Place, a coffee shop staffed by people with intellectual disabilities, closing

Aaron Axness works at Charlie’s Place in Fargo. (Charlie’s Place photo)FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) — Charlie’s Place, a south Fargo coffee shop staffed by people with intellectual disabilities, announced it is closing this month. The announcement, posted to social media, says the shop is struggling to keep up with expenses, and staff were forced to make the decision to close. “Charlie’s Place…

Sanford Family Birth Center celebrates Christmas by dressing newborns for the holiday

A baby rests snuggly inside a Christmas stocking at Sanford’s Family Birth Center. 12/22/25.Newborn babies at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo got a chance to take part in their first holiday season by being the most adorable stocking stuffers! Nurses at Sanford Family Birth Center dressed up the bundles of holiday joy, with the permission of the parents of course….