FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Cass Clay Hunger Coalition hosting its 7th annual Hunger and Health Summit. More than 40 organizations collaborated on solutions for addressing the root causes of hunger and handling their health. This year’s theme was Nourish and Flourish: Addressing Hunger and Health Together. Several speakers and panelists spoke on self-care, new policies, healthcare and making sure college…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Reagan Newton, known to her family as a sassy, caring, and loving sister and daughter has been receiving treatment for glioblastoma. This type of cancer usually strikes adults between the ages of 45 and 70. But for Reagan, it came early and hasn’t left. “The clinical trials and all the drug trials and stuff are aimed…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Comet, also known as Tsuchinshan-ATLAS came closest to Earth this past weekend. While over 43 million miles away, it can be visible to the eye. “It’s pretty rare to have an opportunity to see a comet by eye like I said I’ve been here almost twenty years and there have been three of them in…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Faith Dixon, known to many in the community as an activist involved in Black Lives Matter and other social justice issues, has been arrested and is in the Cass County Jail in Fargo. Prosecutors say Dixon requested more than $1.5 million and was awarded $350,000 for her non-profit, Faith4Hope. The grant money was listed to be…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargodome is hosting open house meetings to discuss why people should vote to approve a quarter-cent sales tax. The tax would be in place for 20 years and would pay for future renovations and upgrades planned to enhance the 30-year-old building. If passed the renovations would include additional restrooms, new seating with cup holders, new entrances,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Gladys Ray Award is presented to State Representative Gretchen Dobervich at the Indigenous People’s Day Breakfast. Dobervitch was nominated for her leadership in both public health and fighting for racial equity. She is the Public Health Policy Project Manager at American Indian Public Health Resource Center at NDSU. The award commemorates Gladys Ray, a woman…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –The wait is officially over, KPOT is open for diners to taste traditional Asian hot pot with a mix of Korean BBQ flavors. It’s located at 4410 17th Avenue South and replaces the former Johnny Carino’s. “We wanted to bring something different to the Fargo area. KPOT as a company is growing a lot in the Midwest…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Drekker Brewing held its third annual Punkin Bash, a family-friendly event to get into the fall season. With a wide array of drinks and treats, everyone had a chance to spice up their day. Families also enjoyed basketball, pinball, and a petting zoo from Trowbridge Creek Zoo. While the fall weather chilled up the space it…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The Moorhead Fire Department recovered a body of a man at the Red River. An alert issued around 1 pm notified Fargo and Moorhead officals of an object in the water approxiametly eight to ten feet from the shore. Firefighters at the scene had pulled out a bag from the water. Moorhead Police are currently conducting…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –Hurricane Helene hit hard for communities across six states. The recent death toll has reached close to 230, with 88 confirmed in North Carolina. Tom Turchin, a Boiler Tech with Johnstone Supply in West Fargo, said he wanted to do something to help. He says, “I mean charity always starts at home with your family and…
