Author: Juliana Pelaez

Building Industry Association focus on the growth of Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Industry leaders met with the Downtown Community Partnership to talk about the future of Fargo and the greater region. Building Industry Association of the Red River Valley hosted the meeting to share their thoughts on the growing population. In downtown Fargo, an estimated 6,000 people are living and renting, with the population continuously growing. Rocky Schneider…

Contracts finalized for Moorhead City Hall renovation

The 22 contracts with 18 companies were obtained through an open-records request.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Contracts have been finalized with the companies involved in the Moorhead City Hall renovation project. The 22 contracts with 18 companies were obtained from the city of Moorhead through an open-records request. Over $3 million will be spent on plumbing, heating, and cooling systems. Another $4 million dollars was approved for electrical upgrades, curtain walls, aluminum…

Cass County teen files lawsuit against popular gaming platform ‘Roblox’

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Cass County teen has filed a lawsuit against popular gaming platform Roblox. In the lawsuit, the unidentified 19-year-old accuses the company of being a “breeding ground for predators and enabling her sexual exploitation at age 13″. An attorney handling her case with Dolman Law Group says they have received 1,400 calls from families on similar…

Homeowner contacted police a day after house fire for suspected burglary

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hours after a twin home in southwest Fargo caught fire on Saturday night, the homeowner reported to police that someone was trying to break in. At around 8 on Sunday night, officers responded to the report of a possible suspicious vehicle near the residence in the 5100 block of 48th Avenue South. The homeowner stated that…

Indigenous Peoples Day brought many together to spread awareness on the holiday

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Indigenous Peoples Day is a holiday recognized in both North Dakota and Minnesota. And for many natives, this day is a day to raise awareness of who they are. “We really want people to know that we’re still here. If you’re not indigenous yourself, I bet you know someone who is indigenous, or you’re close to…

Property owners learn how to identify and battle pests in their properties

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Property owners are preparing their rental properties for the cold winter months. Greater Red River Apartment Association, along with Prairie Pest Control, presented a talk about pest prevention and what to do. Two of the most common pests that appear in apartment buildings are cockroaches and bed bugs. Prairie Pest recommends property owners let tenants know…

Fargo third graders walked back in time on the streets of Downtown Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo third graders took a trip into the history of downtown Fargo. This week, over 300 students across the Fargo Public Schools hit the pavement to learn about the history of many iconic buildings throughout downtown. Some of the buildings include the Great Northern Bicycle Company, the Black Building, Hotel Donaldson, and others. Fargo Theatre also…

Fargo Police issued over 200 traffic citations for traffic enforcement campaign

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — From July 1 to August 4, law enforcement agencies across the state participated in the Vision Zero, ‘Speeding Slows You Down’ campaign. During the enforcement, a total of 5,065 citations were issued. “Any officers who signed up to work that initiative had to team up with our traffic safety team members to go out and work…