FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With snow in the forecast, the Fargo Public Works Departments has been getting the streets, and their equipment, ready before the first flakes fly. Fargo Public Works Service Manager Corey Houim says they are transitioning from fall street sweeping to moving and removing snow from Fargo streets. Crews have been working to get snow emergency equipment…
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — Prosecutors say Harshkumar Patel and Steve Shand put financial profit over human life when they attempted to smuggle migrants from India across the U.S.-Canada border into Minnesota over five weeks. Daryl Ritchison, a climatologist and director of the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network, testified that temperatures were abnormally cold that January morning with wind chills…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A stunt pilot with local ties came in for a landing at Fargo Air Museum in a very colorful airplane. North Dakota native Kent Pietsch landed the Jelly Belly Interstate Cadet aircraft. He has flown for more than 400 shows across the U.S. Pietsch has received several awards and honors for his aerial performances, including being…
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — It was a packed house at the courthouse full of people waiting for the jury selection. The case, for two men accused of being part of a criminal network that stretched around the world. Federal prosecutors say Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel and Steve Shand were part of an operation that scouted clients in India arranging visas,…
JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) — The University of Jamestown has partnered with the Governor’s Challenge to help prevent suicide among service members, veterans, and their families. The University has awarded over 90 continuing education units to licensed professionals. The Governor’s Challenge has emphasized finding individuals who are at risk for suicide, providing care, and promoting safety. With the nationwide rate of…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Get ready to hear the ringing of bells at your local retailers. The Salvation Army officially kicked off their Red Kettle Drive this morning with their goal of $900,000. “That money comes to support local agencies funding local for Salvation Army. 83 percent of every dollar goes to direct client need,” said Abe Tamayo, Major at…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Wahpeton veteran received a new vehicle from Progressive Insurance’s Keys to Progress giveaway. Edwin Little was one of ninety-six veterans across the country who received keys to a new vehicle. Little knew he wanted to serve the country and applied to both the Navy and Air Force. He was called to serve in the…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The MSUM Dragons are taking flight from alumni and supporters on MSUM’s Day of Giving “It’s an exciting day, it’s a great chance for our Dragon community to give back. Support students and scholarships, and programs here on campus,” said Steve Sjoberg, Director of Marketing and Communications for MSUM Foundation. MSUM’s Giving Day is the biggest…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Bremer Bank and United Way of Cass Clay have joined forces to assemble Welcome Home Kits for families transitioning out of homelessness. This will be the fifth year Bremer Bank has worked alongside United Way to put together these kits. The kits are filled with household essentials such as bedding and kitchen utensils. The goal for…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Music, food, art displays and more. The Norwegian Heritage Festival brings Norwegian culture to the Fargo-Moorhead area. “We’re having demonstrations of the different cultural things that we have that I just referred to. And for lunch from 11 to 1:30 it’s called ‘Taste of Norway’. So it’s lots of good Norwegian foods,” said Marilyn Martinson, Sons…
