Author: Juliana Pelaez

Fire Prevention Week Focused on Working Smoke Alarms

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s Fire Prevention Week and this year’s campaign is “Smoke Alarms: Make them work for you!” Fire officials want to educate people on the importance of ensuring your smoke alarm is working. Smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a fire by 54 percent, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Installing smoke alarms in…

North Dakota Governor Candidates Debate With Confidence In Election

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –From taxes, homelessness, abortion, and other issues, Congressman Kelly Armstrong and State Senator Merrill Piepkorn agree on some issues and disagree on others. When asked about a possible ban on binary triggers both took different stances. Piepkorn said if a bill was introduced, he would sign it. But Armstrong says guns are not the issue. “So if…

Plans Announced For Veterans Memorial Center To Be Built at Fargo National Cemetery

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — State and local dignitaries announce a community plan to develop a Veterans Memorial Center at Fargo National Cemetery. The plan comes after talks of building a facility for the honor guards on duty during the cold and rainy weather. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs had purchased land to expand the cemetery from 5 to 35 acres….

Sugar Beet Harvest Off To Slow Start Due To Warm Temperatures

  MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Min-Dak Farmers Cooperative in Wahpeton, North Dakota has been delaying its harvest campaign due to the warm temperatures, but they believe that with their wait they will be receiving a good crop. “Storage is kind of our number one priority and with that being said we just can’t pile in the warm temperatures. So, we’re…

Churches United Continues To Face Financial Hardship And Asks Community For Support

MOORHEAD, Minn (KVRR) — Churches United is faced with the possibility of having to close its doors by the end of November. In August, the organization hired Pastor Devlyn Brooks to help keep the organization afloat. “We have an immediate need, and there’s the long-term need. We’re still in that immediate need. And until we can ensure that we are…

Moorhead Armory Opens Its Doors For Open House After Major Revamp

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Armory and Readiness Center holds an open house so people can see the newly-restored armory. The renovations began in February of last year and cost over $12 million to revamp and update to modern codes. Minnesota National Guard’s 2nd to the 136th Infantry Combined Arms Battalion has called it home for over 50 years. “One…

North Dakota AG Commissioner weighs in on port workers strike, economy

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The union on strike since Tuesday at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts are heading back to work Friday after a tentative deal over wages is reached. Economists say if the strike continues it would cost the U.S. economy greatly. With the thousands of dockworkers still on strike, it is estimated that if the strike…