Author: Eric Bolin

Essentia Health sends letter to U.S. Dept. of Education about loan caps for advanced nursing degrees

Essentia HealthFARGO (KVRR) — Essentia Health is sending a letter to the Department of Education, urging them to reconsider a rule that would affect student loan availability for students in graduate nursing programs by capping borrowing limits on student loans. The rule being considered by the department of education would classify certain higher education degrees as either professional or not…

7th Avenue Auto Salvage to close after 40 years

Seventh Avenue Salvage. 402 42nd St N.FARGO (KVRR) – A longtime Fargo auto parts business is closing its doors after more than 40 years. A sign on the door at Seventh Avenue Auto Salvage thanks customers for many years of patronage. An automated phone message tells callers that they are closing and says customers who have already ordered should pick…

Vikings team up with Fargo Park District to create high school girls flag football program

Sign of the Fargo Park District Logo.FARGO — The Fargo Park District is teaming up with the Minnesota Vikings to start a high school girls flag football pilot program. The program will be available to high school girls from Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead, and the surrounding towns. It is set to have an eight-week season that would have weekly practices,…

Moorhead City Council debates creating city ordinance regarding ICE operations

The Moorhead City Council, along with first responders and the public meet to discuss ordinances dealing with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. 2/17/26.MOORHEAD — The Moorhead City Council held a workshop at the Hjemkomst Center where there was some heated debate on the issue of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in the city. The topic of ICE took…

54-year-old Minnesota lawyer, who played with his teammate’s dad, becomes oldest US Winter Olympian

United States’ Rich Ruohonen watches the men’s curling round robin session against Canada, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — The stakes were low — and the time ripe — for a 54-year old personal injury lawyer and six-time winner of “Minnesota Attorney of the Year” to…

Altru offers Nurse Advice Line for patients with potential cases of measles

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Altru Health System is encouraging people who believe they may have measles, or people who may have been exposed, to call the Altru Nurse Advice Line at 701-780-6358 before seeking in-person care. Altru says this step “helps ensure safe, coordinated care and limits potential exposure to others.” Altru says symptoms of measles include: Fever Rash Cough…

Hector terminal expansion set to open next week

The new expanded passenger terminal at Hector International Airport. 2/4/26.FARGO — Hector International Airport invites media members in to show off the nearly complete terminal expansion. The $155 million dollar project nearly doubles the number of gateways from 5 to 9, and is scheduled to be open to the public next week. There are now recharging outlets underneath seats as…

Crews respond to 2 fire calls within a half-hour of each other

2743 Cobblestone Court S. Courtesy: KFGOFARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The Fargo Fire Department responded to two fires a half-hour apart Thursday afternoon. The first fire was reported around 3:50 p.m. at 1710 20th Avenue S. There, firefighters saw smoke coming from the eaves of the attached garage and extinguished a small fire inside the garage. Damage was contained to the garage…

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…