FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — On Tuesday, seven new officers and a Chief of Police joined the ranks of the Fargo Police Department. Leading the department into its next chapter. “Leadership is not standing at the finish line telling others what to do. Leadership is being willing to walk into the challenge with you and beside you. So while today is…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — “None of our cases of homelessness are as easy as they come through the shelter. But when you do find out that a person is a veteran, and the factors that come into play in trying to find them housing are sometimes they’re just insurmountable,” said Pastor Devlyn Brooks, Churches United. In North Dakota, 275 veterans…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It was a groundbreaking moment from students and staff at Horace Mann, Roosevelt, and Madison elementary schools, as shovels began breaking ground. Horace Mann Elementary School has served the Fargo community for over 100 years. Since 2008, Horace Mann has served students from kindergarten to the second grade. With the soon-to-be-revamped school, Horace Mann, Roosevelt, and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It was a bittersweet moment for the Red River Zoo and its executive director, Sally Mulvena, as they broke ground for a new facility for the zoo’s iconic ambassadors, the red pandas. “When you reach milestones like this, I’m just touched by the caring of our community and of our staff. It’s a milestone,” said Sally…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Discussion for the two convention center sites is nearing a conclusion. The top two developers say how their proposed locations will benefit the city. “There are 600 different property owners within a half mile of the convention center, the downtown site. There are 200 businesses down here that are all excited to welcome guests to Fargo…
Martin Hulst, 44 and Amanda Hulst, 43. Courtesy Clay County Jail.MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Investigations are ongoing into what led twelve students at Horizon Middle School to become ill after they consumed what was described as candy. “School staff and emergency responders responded quickly to provide care. During the follow-up investigation, officers executed a search warrant in the 1100 block…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Cannabis products are easy to find in Minnesota. But for some children who end up using the product, they can become very ill. “Whether you’re a chronic user or someone who hasn’t used at all, you can become actually quite ill from them. And that may be things like loss of balance or dizziness, it…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota legislators wrapped up the 94th Legislative Session after three months of work in St. Paul. This session passed various bills, which included building an Office of Inspector General, funding for the Hennepin County Medical Center, and a $40 million longstanding housing assistance program to help Minnesotans pay their rent or mortgage. Moorhead Sen. Rob…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Monday marked the beginning of the construction of a nearly $13 million new Catholic middle school. The school is to be named after the modern saint, St. Carlo Acutis. “The opportunity to begin this new middle school named for St. Carlo Acutis really is a cause for great joy. And I’m just so grateful, of…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “It’s kind of overwhelming, it was nothing I was thinking would ever happen, you know. We just try to do what we do for the community and it just happened to work out that way I guess,” said Steve Baron. “It’s an honor…I’m just beyond thankful,” said Sue Baron. The Barons are long-time West Fargo…
