Juliana Pelaez, Author at KVRR Local News

Essentia Health Psychiatrist Says Many Patients Are Expressing Concerns Over Ice Activity

Essentia Health psychologist shares many patients are expressing concerns and worries over current events

Dr.Alexandra Kohlhase shares her thoughts and tips on how to handle those emotions

January 26, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Months have gone by since ICE agents have been deployed to cities across the nation. But while it may be the new norm, many people are still uncomfortable with what they’re seeing. “I’m having many, very frequent conversations about the current state of our local region and the country and the world. I would say that…

Fargo Business One Of Several Businesses Accepting Bitcoin As Payment With Guidance Of Company

Several businesses in North Dakota are accepting Bitcoin as a form of payment

January 25, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — About four million businesses across the nation can now accept another form of digital payment. That payment is Bitcoin. “It’s really gone from a form of money that was just kind of a store of value. And now, small to medium-sized businesses are starting to realize that if they adapt this technology, they can immensely outpace…

Protesters Line The Street In Moorhead For 'economic Blackout' Protest Against Ice

Protesters gather in Moorhead for an ‘economic blackout’ protest against ICE

January 23, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — On Friday, many protesters lined the streets in Moorhead to call out ICE activity in the state. The group takes part in the state-wide protest to not go to work, go to school, or go shopping. “It’s kind of like, most people feel like, well, there’s nothing we can do about it. It’s the government. Well,…

Clay County DMV to end Same-Day Issuance Pilot Project

January 22, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

CLAY COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — People in Clay County will no longer be able to receive a license the same day after January 30th. The Same-Day Issuance Pilot Project is being discontinued in the county after launching in October 2022. Minnesota Department of Public Safety recommended to the legislature to not continue the pilot program after various issues on the…

Local Doctor And Outfitter Discuss How To Stay Safe And Warm In This Weather

Frostbite is imminent as temperatures and windchill drops

Essentia Health doctor and Scheels outfitter speak on how to stay warm and safe in this weather

January 22, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “That numbness or loss of sensation or any type of change in appearance to the skin that worries you. If there’s that pale skin that’s not pinkening back up or getting back to its normal color quickly after getting into a warm environment, we’d want to see that and take a look,” said Dr. Chris Anderson,…

New Life Center Rushes To Put Finishing Touches For New Winter Shelter

New Life Center rushing to put finishing touches for new winter overflow shelter

January 21, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — When temperatures drop, the New Life Center gets busy with a growing number of homeless men who need a warm place to sleep. Next week, they plan to open their new overflow shelter called Operation Hope. “We’ve had individuals having to stay in our intake room just because of the growing need. And so, to be…

Local Activist Group Prepares In Fargo For Friday Protest

Local activist group prepares to gather for next protest against ICE

January 20, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hundreds of people have gathered at protests and rallies in the metro area hosted by local activist group Red River United Indivisible. And as the numbers continue to grow, their determination to continue what they are fighting for rises. “Whether it be municipal, whether it be state, whether it be county, whether it be district, whether…

Everyone welcome ‘except I.C.E.’ at downtown Fargo coffee shop

January 20, 2026

TJ Nelson, Juliana Pelaez, KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A downtown Fargo coffee shop has a message for Immigration and Customs Enforcement: they are not welcome at their business. Atomic Coffee at 222 North Broadway has a sign posted on the door that says “Everyone is welcome here except I.C.E.” The sign goes on to say they have a right to deny I.C.E. access to…

Local Restaurant Owner Shares Family Tradition

Local restaurant owner passes down a tasty family tradition of the art of making tamales

January 19, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — For many families, the winter season is the time to gather for presents and food. But for many Latino and Hispanic families, it’s a time to come together to celebrate with tamales. “You’re unwrapping a gift, it’s a present. And sometimes that’s all there was to give besides materialistic stuff, you gave food,” said Maria Carpenter…

Minnesota State Patrol Cautions Drivers As Low Visibility And High Winds In The Area

Minnesota State Patrol advises drivers to drive with caution as high winds and low visibility continue

January 16, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

MINNESOTA (KVRR) — Driving may have been difficult, but while the snow has let up, Minnesota State Patrol Sgt. Jesse Grabow says this isn’t nearly the end of what’s to come. “When the sun starts getting out, it almost creates a false security, the illusion that hey things are improving out here. But on the grand scheme of things, when…

Author: Juliana Pelaez

Several businesses in North Dakota are accepting Bitcoin as a form of payment

Protesters gather in Moorhead for an ‘economic blackout’ protest against ICE

Clay County DMV to end Same-Day Issuance Pilot Project

Frostbite is imminent as temperatures and windchill drops

Essentia Health doctor and Scheels outfitter speak on how to stay warm and safe in this weather

New Life Center rushing to put finishing touches for new winter overflow shelter

Local activist group prepares to gather for next protest against ICE

Everyone welcome ‘except I.C.E.’ at downtown Fargo coffee shop

Local restaurant owner passes down a tasty family tradition of the art of making tamales

Minnesota State Patrol advises drivers to drive with caution as high winds and low visibility continue

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