FARGO (KVRR) – They’re some of the most beautiful and beloved birds in North Dakota and Minnesota. But the raptors of our region are in trouble, and they need our help. A group of volunteers who work to save the lives of injured and sick federally protected raptors here in our region is trying to get the birds a facility…
Andrew DraegerDETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) – The mayor of Mapleton, North Dakota has been arrested following a crash that severely injured a passenger in a truck he was driving on Sunday near Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Thirty-five-year-old Andrew Draeger is charged with two counts of felony criminal vehicular operation. Court documents say Becker County deputies responded to a crash Sunday afternoon…
Former President Donald Trump attends the closing arguments in the Trump Organization civil fraud trial in New York. NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge ruled Friday against Donald Trump, imposing a $364 million penalty over what the judge ruled was a yearslong scheme to dupe banks and others with financial statements that inflated the former president’s wealth. Judge…
GRAND FORKS — It’s hard to tricera-top this for fascinating. One of the world’s premier dinosaur paleontologists is in the northern valley Friday to tell us what it was like here when some of the most beloved dinosaurs roamed the region. John Scannella studies Triceratops and the Hell Creek formation at the Museum of the Rockies. He’s the John R….
MOORHEAD — Waiting in the drive-thru lane is boring. But now, on your morning commute in the metro, you can get your coffee order with a side of canine cuteness. That’s thanks to a new program one local dog shelter is launching. It’s called “Diners, Drive-Thrus and Dogs.” The name is a riff on the well-known Guy Fieri show. And…
MOORHEAD — If you missed out on getting enough hugs and kisses this Valentine’s day, don’t worry, because Sparkler has you covered. She’s a young Labrador mix who’s lived most of her life at 4 Luv of Dog shelter in Fargo-Moorhead, and she loves to greet people with big hugs and kisses right away. She came to them as a…
BOTTINEAU, N.D. — Are you choked up over an ex this Valentine’s Day? Bitter over a breakup? Lump left in your throat over love gone wrong? You might find this easier to swallow: a cockroach. At least, the exotic animals at Bottineau, North Dakota-based Kritter Krazy Reptile and Exotic Rescue do. For a small donation, they can heal your…
FARGO — She’s got a clear shot at being the top dog in the country this morning. And a therapy dog from right here in our region needs our help to do it. Maura the Golden Retriever is a therapy dog for Hillsboro school students, seniors, hospice patients, and countless others through our region. She’s the North Dakota pick for…
FARGO — It’s one of the fastest-growing fan bases in the U.S. And now, Fargo fans of true crime lore are invited to connect with real-life experts this weekend. The True Crime Expo is launching its first convention on Saturday and Sunday. It’ll feature folks from the Jacob Wetterling Foundation, as well as local and regional law enforcement and legal…
MOORHEAD — The Minnesota state fire marshal is working to figure out the cause of a camper fire in which city fire crews discovered the body of an adult male Moorhead fire and police departments responded with Sanford Ambulance to the call about a pickup fire in the 1900 block of 1st Avenue North at around 6:15 a.m. As fire…
