Author: Juliana Pelaez

Lynn Crooks a Former Prosecutor That Many Will Remember

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Former Federal Prosecutor Lynn Crooks known for his prosecution against former American Indian activist Leonard Peltier, has died. Crooks was admitted into the North Dakota courts in July of 1965. His was a Special Assistant Attorney General for North Dakota and later an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Fargo until his retirement in 2002. As an assistant…

NDSU Hosts 10th Annual Chamber Music Festival

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota State University is hosting its 10th Annual Chamber Music Festival. NDSU invites members of the Fargo-Moorhead community to hear performances by student musicians paired with professional musicians. Previous professional musicians hosted at the festival have included Grammy Award-winning artists and faculty from the Royal Academy of Music in London and Carnegie Mellon. This year…

Potato Day Festival in Barnesville Celebrates 33 Years

BARNESVILLE, MN (KVRR) — Potato Day Festival is a celebration for not just your average potato but for people to come together and have fun. With various activities for the kids like bouncy houses, the street fair, and potato themed dishes it draws a huge audience from across the nation. “I think the rodeo is probably my newest favorite thing….

Hornbacher’s Donates “Check Out Hunger” Proceeds to Great Plains Food Bank

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hornbachers presents Great Plains Food Bank with a check for over$ 62,000 from the annual “Check Out Hunger” campaign. The thirtieth annual campaign was held in July at all Hornbacher’s locations in the metro. Customers were invited to join the mission of fighting to end hunger. Since 1994, the campaign has raised nearly $1 million. “It…

Fargo VA Hosts First Ever Summer VetFest

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Since 1929, the Fargo VA has offered services to veterans in the surrounding community. With this first-ever VetFest, the main focus was finding assistance for veterans through what’s called the PACT Act. “So what this allows us to do is start that conversation about any potential exposure concerns they may have experienced during their military service….

Jeremiah Project Partners with Prairie Public Learning Express

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Prairie Public Education Services have recently launched the Learning Express, a free resource trailer that will travel to schools, childcare centers and libraries. Their first stop is at The Fargo Jeremiah Program. “Because of our relationship that we’ve had with Prairie Public that we have had a conversation about the new learning resource that they were…

Back to School Brings School-Related Anxiety

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With back-to-school coming up, Sanford Health wants to remind you to check on your kid’s wellbeing. Whether you are preparing to start at a new school or begin a new year, kids can become anxious. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, two to five percent of kids can experience school-related anxiety. Katelyn Mickelson…

Red River Valley Fair Sends out Fair Experience Survey After “Financial Disaster” This Summer

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Red River Valley Fair wants to find out what you would like to see for next year’s fair. The survey comes after the fair reported suffering a “financial disaster” following a shift from a ten-day fair to an event that stretched over three separate weekends. The “Fair Experience Survey” asks for ideas about carnival rides, food…