Author: Juliana Pelaez

St. Paul musician plans benefit concert in Fargo after inspired by Superbowl halftime performance

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A former Fargo man, who now lives in St. Paul, is putting together a benefit performance after he was inspired by Bad Bunny’s halftime performance. Darxko, is putting together the event at Parachigo in Fargo that will focus on showcasing people of Hispanic and Latino backgrounds. The event titled “No me voy de aqui,” or “I’m…

Fargo Police Chief expresses concerns over repeat offenders and other crimes

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “If we don’t have people being held accountable on a prosecution and incarceration side, we’re getting them back. And in some cases, I would argue that we’re still getting some of them back way too soon, they’re coming back into our community, and oftentimes they are reoffending,” said Chief David Zibolski, Fargo Police. According to the…

Minnesota Farmers Union President compares current tariffs to 1980’s farming crisis

MINNESOTA (KVRR) — The President of the Minnesota Farmers Union says President Trump’s newly imposed tariffs are creating a crisis for many farmers. On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled Trump’s use of the Emergency Economic Powers Act to place tariffs was not legal. Trump responded by imposing 10 percent tariffs and soon after 15 percent. Gary Wertish, President of the…

State senators share their reaction after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s tariffs

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — In a major ruling, the Supreme Court has ruled against President Trump’s imposition of tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Chief Justice John Roberts said those words cannot bear such weight. “I don’t think it’s a big surprise. We anticipated that there would be probably some of the tariff activity struck down by the…

YWCA of Cass Clay shares concerns after a grant to provide shelter had not been renewed

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A funding source for shelters across the state has expired, and YWCA of Cass Clay’s CEO has expressed her concerns. The grant, provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Continuum of Care program, had provided housing for those who were in need. In 2025, the state received $3.3 million, which provided…

Numerous drivers reported across the region to have slid off the roads

FARGO (KVRR) — Many drivers across the region have been sliding off the roads and into the ditches. Both Minnesota and North Dakota officials have reported numerous crashes since the snow started falling. Minnesota State Patrol reports 79 vehicles went off the road, along with 5 jackknifed semis. North Dakota Highway Patrol reports 41 crashes in the state. Many of…

Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President speaks at Fargo summit on the changing economy

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Over the last several years, the economy has been significantly impacted by the actions of people. According to Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Neel Kashkari, this trend is expected to continue. “This part of America is structurally short of workers. I hear about affordable housing, I hear about affordable childcare, and I hear about we…

Crews work to clear out slush and heavy snow throughout the metro

FARGO/MOORHEAD (KVRR) — Snow has returned to the region once again. With slippery roads and heavy snow, public works is working hard to clean up the mess. “Crews have been out keeping the roads cleared off and putting some product down to prevent ice. And the mild temperatures have been helping us out also,” said Paul Fiechtner, Public Works Director…