Author: Juliana Pelaez

Local radio station may return to the airwaves after months off the air

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Ken’s FM or KNNZ was the operation under one man, Ken Bartz. Once a radio host in the 1990s for a show called Manchester Avenue, he took his own initiative in launching a radio station in his basement. “He had the whole control room with the console, and all these computer screens and all the equipment…

Exclusive: Clay County attorney says school fentanyl case is atypical, ‘extremely unfortunate’

Brian Melton spoke with KVRR Local News on the ongoing investigation into how a middle school student obtained 1,500 fentanyl pills

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A 13-year-old boy at Horizon Middle School was arrested Thursday for first-degree possession of a controlled substance after police say they discovered 1,500 fentanyl pills. Clay County Attorney Brian Melton spoke about the highly unusual case in an exclusive interview with KVRR Local News. “It’s a pretty atypical case to kind of see that kind of…

Local foodies rejoice over opening of new Mexican restaurant, Maria’s

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Maria’s, located on 102 Broadway N, opened its doors on Tuesday for a soft opening. While the restaurant itself is new, the food and its owners are no strangers to the Fargo community. Originally known for their catering and pop-ups, the owners have been serving the community for over eight years. Now with a storefront, they…

North Dakota lawmakers prepare for potential federal funds for rural healthcare

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Under a new program, fostered by the Big Beautiful Bill Act, states have the chance to receive federal funding. North Dakota is hoping to receive those funds to improve rural health care access, quality, and sustainability. “A fair amount of money will be going to programs that help rural people stay healthier, and help rural people…

Update: Student brought 1,500 fentanyl pills to Horizon Middle School

Fentanyl seized by police at Horizon Middle School, Moorhead, Minn.MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Here at Horizon Middle School, a student was taken in by the School Resource Officer after staff were notified of a student carrying potentially illegal substances. What they found was a tremendous amount of pills. “Officer Horn and other members of our department, including detectives from our…

Minnesota farmers and rural communities hit hard by rising energy prices

MINNESOTA (KVRR) — Minnesota farmers and rural communities have been hit hard again this year with an increase in their electricity bills. Minnesota Department of Commerce spoke with two Minnesota farmers who say they have turned to solar power for their daily energy. But many people say they are cutting costs by cutting back on medications or food. The deputy…

Local law enforcement clarify their roles when immigration officials are in the area

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Across social media, articles and videos of protests against ICE raids are captured on camera. Local law enforcement officials have been tied up in speculations that they are connected to aiding ICE agents. “I think there’s a lot of, kind of, misinformation out there. So when HSI does come into our area, if they come into…

Clean up efforts continue from second winter storm of the season

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — We are into our second day of clean-up efforts, working overtime on the piles and piles of snow. “The crews have been out there working diligently to get the streets plowed off and put product down there. We have been running around the clock, usually the teams work an eight-hour shift, but we have extended their…

Minnesota DOT invites the public to Name a Snowplow

MINNESOTA (KVRR) — The Minnesota Department of Transportation invites the public to come up with new names for eight more snowplows. The “Name a Snowplow contest” is marking its sixth year in the state. Since it began, the department has received thousands of names from across the nation. Last year’s winners included fun names like “We’re Off To See The…

Law enforcement cautions drivers due to high winds and icy roads

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Since early Tuesday morning, road conditions have been treacherous for many drivers. With many reports of cars sliding off the roads and crashing. “Traffic speeds are really, really reduced. We’re having trouble keeping some of those vehicles on the roadway. Our troopers are responding to a bunch of jackknifed semis, and vehicles are spinning off the…