Author: Juliana Pelaez

A man facing federal charges in connection with approximately 250 mail thefts

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “In my time as sheriff here, since 2019, we haven’t had as many people affected through a mail theft of this nature,” said Sheriff Jesse Jahner, Cass County Sheriff. Approximately 250 people across Cass and Ransom Counties have reported mail theft. And through the ongoing investigation, law enforcement has identified and arrested 50-year old Michael J….

North Dakota State University welcomes new Interim President Rick Berg

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — NDSU President David Cook introduces the newly named Interim President Rick Berg on campus. Berg is a graduate of NDSU and a former one-term Republican U.S. House Representative for North Dakota. His background is in real estate. Berg says his goals as interim president will be to work with legislative leaders and prepare for the next…

Minnesota Department of Human Services to combat fraud with unannounced visits to providers

MINNESOTA (KVRR) — The Minnesota Department of Human Services announces plans to reevaluate Medicaid providers in the state in the coming weeks to combat fraud. “Minnesota Revalidate” will look at the more than 5,800 Medicaid providers in 13 high-risk programs by the end of May. Providers will be expected to provide documentation and be evaluated on their background. D-H-S will…

Former state lawmaker announces campaign for U.S. House

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A former state lawmaker makes it official and jumps into the race for U.S. House in North Dakota. KVRR first reported last week that Vern Thompson intended to enter the race against Republican Rep. Julie Fedorchak. The Democrat previously represented the Minnewaukan area in the North Dakota House and Senate. Thompson and Trygve Hammer are both…

Clay County DFL and GOP prepare for caucus Tuesday evening

CLAY COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — Clay County DFL and GOP members are gearing up to prepare for this year’s Precinct Caucus. “Precinct caucus is well the beginning of the election season. It’s bringing neighbors together to talk about issues and candidates and get the ball rolling towards November,” said Paul Harris, Chair of Clay County DFL. This year’s Democratic caucus…

More than a dozen area-owned businesses participate in the nationwide shutdown on Friday

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Many local businesses have announced on social media that they would not be open on Friday to join in the nationwide protest against ICE. While there are some who are open, they say they are showing other ways to support in solidarity. “We thought it was really important to participate in this to show our solidarity…

Essentia Health announces new family medicine clinic in heart of downtown Moorhead

Essentia Health leadership pictured with City of Moorhead community and city leaders at new clinic announcement.MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Essentia Health is expanding its care with a new family medicine clinic in the heart of downtown Moorhead. The new clinic will open at the former Wells Fargo building at 730 Center Ave. The 8,100-square-foot clinic will include a procedural room,…

Annual Cares for Kids Radiothon kicks off highlighting the importance of Sanford Children’s Hospital

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Over the next two days, several of the Fargo-Moorhead radio stations will be dialing their phones to raise funds for the annual Cares for Kids Radiothon. “Every year, like I said, this has been going on for 26 years, where we have partnered with our local stations here, like Froggy, KFGO, Y94, and now Jack FM,…