Author: Juliana Pelaez

North Dakota Farmers Union President says importing Argentine beef is wrong approach to growing supply

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Farmers across the nation may be impacted by a new push from the Trump Administration to import Argentine beef. President Trump signed an executive order on Friday to export an additional 80,000 metric tons of beef to the U.S. tariff-free. It comes at a time of high demand for beef, as prices surge. North Dakota Farmers…

Southern Valley Fire and Rescue receive two new advanced life-saving units

Essentia Health aided in providing $40,000 and training

HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) — Southern Valley Fire and Rescue crews who arrive first on scene for medical emergencies will now be able to deliver more advanced level care to patients prior to ambulance arrivals. “With the addition of the cardiac monitors, it was the final piece to the puzzle. We’re able to now take a deeper dive into treating our…

Moorhead City Council to meet to discuss a proposed housing shelter for young adults

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The Moorhead City Council is close to making a decision on a new housing shelter for young adults. The shelter was recommended to be built by Youthworks, a non-profit dedicated to helping homeless and housing-challenged young adults under the age of 22 with housing and other needs. The Moorhead Planning Commission approved of the shelter that…

Fargo Public Schools propose over five million in budget cuts for next school year

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo Public School Board announced early this week its plans to save the district more funding for the next school year. Which includes a reduction in staffing positions. “That is not necessarily all people. Some of those are combinations, some of those positions that we’ve had this year that we didn’t fill that we’ll now…

The Caring Foundation partners with BIO Girls to reduce mental health stigma

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation is once again teaming up with the Fargo Force to battle mental health stigma with Shut Out the Stigma. The statewide initiative is focused on reducing mental health stigma and expanding access to resources. Around 46 percent of North Dakotans live in areas with limited access to…

A man facing federal charges in connection with approximately 250 mail thefts

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “In my time as sheriff here, since 2019, we haven’t had as many people affected through a mail theft of this nature,” said Sheriff Jesse Jahner, Cass County Sheriff. Approximately 250 people across Cass and Ransom Counties have reported mail theft. And through the ongoing investigation, law enforcement has identified and arrested 50-year old Michael J….

North Dakota State University welcomes new Interim President Rick Berg

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — NDSU President David Cook introduces the newly named Interim President Rick Berg on campus. Berg is a graduate of NDSU and a former one-term Republican U.S. House Representative for North Dakota. His background is in real estate. Berg says his goals as interim president will be to work with legislative leaders and prepare for the next…

Minnesota Department of Human Services to combat fraud with unannounced visits to providers

MINNESOTA (KVRR) — The Minnesota Department of Human Services announces plans to reevaluate Medicaid providers in the state in the coming weeks to combat fraud. “Minnesota Revalidate” will look at the more than 5,800 Medicaid providers in 13 high-risk programs by the end of May. Providers will be expected to provide documentation and be evaluated on their background. D-H-S will…