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…
WILLMAR, Minn. (KVRR) — The Minnesota Board of Animal Health has confirmed a second commercial operation in Otter Tail County to have contracted bird flu. The bird flu was confirmed in a flock with more than 29,000 turkeys. The first one was reported back in mid-September, with more than 16,000, and another flock of more than 20,000 in Becker County….
HUNTER, N.D. (KVRR) — Excitement roared through the crowd of students as they were awarded this year’s Blue Ribbon Award. An award that honors the school as a whole for the work and effort they do inside and outside the classroom. “You work hard, you take risks, you support each other, which was evident when we walked in here. And…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Firefighters Union and a group that represents several local labor unions is endorsing a petition that would change Fargo’s form of government. The petition created by two former city commissioners is gaining traction, with over halfway to their goal of 6,000 signatures. Fargo Firefighters Union President Ron Guggisberg explained why the union is supporting…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Many scrambled over to the Holiday Inn on Tuesday to get a taste of a freshly baked potato. The 26th annual RDO Caters Taters luncheon returned, with this year’s fundraising going to the Red River Children’s Advocacy Center. The organization works to provide healing and justice for children who have experienced abuse. Money raised will go…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — MATBUS is offering riders a free ride on all its fixed route services all this week. The free rides come as part of MATBUS ‘Try MATBUS week.’ It’s a week dedicated to showing the Fargo-Moorhead community all the benefits MATBUS has to offer. The service comes as each year, two million passengers use the service on…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo’s biggest arts and crafts show, The Big One Art & Craft Fair, is back for its 37th year. The original arts and crafts fair started fifty years ago in Minot, North Dakota. The fair hosts four fairs across the state of North Dakota with over 350 exhibitors. With over three hundred and twenty booths set…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Influenza, also known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness that infects the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness and can also lead to death. “We had a really high, I want to say, 280 infant deaths last year due to influenza. So we really want to try…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Mayor Shelley Carlson proudly announced on Thursday Essentia Health’s donation of one million dollars. The donation comes from their commitment in bringing together Moorhead for a lifelong health and wellness journey. “Together, the city of Moorhead and Essentia Health envision a future where innovation, collaboration, and education converge to create a healthier, vibrant community that…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The bioscience industry has been rapidly expanding with research, people, and ideas. This year’s third annual Bioscience Summit brings together those ideologies and more. “We just want to understand what are our greatest strengths and our advantages. We want to lean into those, and we want to find out where our gaps and challenges are and…
