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…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The 5th annual Fly-ND Aviation Career Expo took place early this afternoon at the Fargo Air Museum. Over 200 students from across the state registered to be a part of this event to explore opportunities in aviation. With North Dakota considered the hub for aviation, training opportunities are in high demand. From UAV and helicopter pilots…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Menards in Moorhead is open for business as usual despite a fire in the store early this morning. According to Moorhead Fire Department, the fire started in the electrical section of the store. Fire crews reported fire, smoke, and water damage to store displays and merchandise. Crews could be seen cleaning up water from the store’s…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — From toys, model kits, comic books and board games. the Toy Scout team has traveled across the nation to find these items and more. Jeff Schriefer – Toy Scout Road Show Manager “When the people turn around at forty years old that had these toys when they were little kids they want to get them back….
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…
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…
