Author: Juliana Pelaez

Family and colleagues honor the memory of Fargo Police Officer Jason Moszer

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — On February 11, 2016, Fargo Police Officer Jason Moszer was shot and killed while responding to a domestic violence call. And on Wednesday, friends, family, and colleagues gathered together to commemorate his service “He didn’t wonder why he was going. He didn’t stop to hesitate to respond, he went. Along with other Fargo officers who were…

Plans move ahead for housing shelter after Moorhead City Council’s approval

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — In the last year, about 400 young adults and children experienced homelessness in the Fargo-Moorhead area. And one non-profit is expanding its services to provide more aid. “We’re going to be able to offer up to 25 beds for youth ages 18 to 24. And that’s huge because right now we’re a little limited with our…

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….