Author: Juliana Pelaez

Hunger and Health Summit focuses conversations on mental health and hunger

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Unless a federal judge intervenes, federal funding for the SNAP program and health insurance subsidies could run empty on Saturday. The Cass-Clay Hunger Coalition discussed those issues during this year’s Hunger and Health Summit. “We’re all feeling the effects of what’s happening in our environment right now. And we really wanted this to be a place…

Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton School District asking residents to vote for tax increase

DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) — In the last few years, the DGF school district has been forced to cut more than $1.1 million from its budget to avoid deficit spending. By cutting the budget, they’ve had to lay off teachers, administrators, staff members, and eliminate three bus routes. “Staffing constitutes about seventy-six percent of our budget. And when you cut the…

Arrest made in fatal shooting in South Fargo late Monday evening, investigation continues

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — On Tuesday, at approximately 10:46 in the morning, the Clay County Sheriff’s Department arrested Levi Larteh at a gas station in Barnesville, Minnesota. Larteh was arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in the 2700 block of 41st Street. “The victim appears to have sustained several gunshot wounds, but we will not be able to confirm…

Fargo man arrested in fatal shooting investigation

UPDATE: Around 10:45 a.m., Levi Larteh, 26, Fargo, was arrested at a gas station in Barnesville by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. The arrest was made very shortly after probable cause was established. Larteh was booked into the Clay County Jail with a charge of Murder.   FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police revealed more details on the ongoing investigation…

MSUM hosts first ever AI Summit for business leaders, teachers, and students

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — As part of MSUM’s AI with Purpose initiative, the university is diving deep into learning about the technology with an AI Summit. “It is a developing technology, but it is also creating a major impact in not only business and education, but also in society. And we fear that which we do not understand. So it’s…

Convention Center Committee considers proposals for building locations

Fargo Convention Center Committee meeting. 10/24/25.FARGO — The Convention Center Committee met Friday afternoon to discuss the two sites possible for the center. The first location would be at the 1700 block of 1st Ave North next door to Brewhalla and the second would be at the current Fargo Civic Center. Questions coming up regarding the first location included spacing…

North Dakota Farmers Union President says without trade with Canada the impacts can cause problems for farmers

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — On Friday, President Donald Trump announced on the social media platform, Truth Social, that Canada has cheated on tariffs and that he is no longer negotiating with Canada for trade. This post comes after Canada released a television ad with a portion of Ronald Reagan’s speech on tariffs. “That seems relatively petty, when it’s very important…

Minnesota food pantries are sharing concerns for people who use SNAP benefits

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota food pantries are sharing their concerns as people who use SNAP benefits may now turn to them for food. The program helps more than 42 million Americans get groceries and essentials for their family. In Minnesota, approximately 440,000 people receive SNAP benefits monthly. But food pantries like Dorothy Day say they are already struggling with…

School districts in Minnesota are holding referendums as they say funding is needed more than ever

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The Moorhead Public School District is telling voters the money is needed now more than ever. “Over the last twenty years, since about 2005, is that the big portion of how we collect our revenue has not kept up with inflation. So, there’s about a $1,300 gap there, had our formula kept up with inflation. And…