Author: Juliana Pelaez

Great Plains Food Bank receives truck load donation as part of a nationwide effort

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A truckload of 40,000 pounds of food arrived at The Great Plains Food Bank. The donation comes as part of the nationwide effort from America250 and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to support families facing hunger “We believe that we should strive to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ. And he taught us…

Sen. John Hoeven says the conflict with Iran is necessary to help the people

WHEATLAND, N.D. (KVRR) — Following a social media post made by the president calling on Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Sen. John Hoeven says this conflict was necessary. Early this morning, President Trump posted to Truth Social a deadline of 8 pm. He said, “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.” The U.S….

Clay County residents share their thoughts to a potential change to the county’s firearm ruling for deer hunters

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Clay County Commissioners have outlined three options on how deer hunters may use firearms. And for several residents in the county, they would like to see it changed, while others want it to stay the same. “I don’t believe most of these people know how to really hunt. I mean there are some guys that can…

Fargo homeowners share concerns over property assessments and the city assessor explains how the process works

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s an annual assessment for homeowners, and many still question how their property assessments rose substantially the previous year. “We gather all the sales that are happening in the real estate market. Whether they are commercial or industrial or residential apartments, whatever it is and we look at the difference between the assessed value and what…

BIA Foundation of Red River Valley opens applications for high school students pursuing careers in trade

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — High school students pursuing careers in construction trades have the chance to receive a scholarship up to $1,000. B-I-A Foundation of the Red River Valley is offering its annual scholarship to students planning to attend Minnesota State Community and Technical College or North Dakota State College of Science. BIA is the charitable arm of the Building…

Dr. Marshall Stewart announced as 16th president of NDSU after months long search

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota State University has named Marshall Stewart as its 16th president, following selection by the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education. “I’m grateful for their vote of confidence, and I can tell them one thing I’ll assure them of is I’ll do my best every day. I can’t promise you perfection, but I will…

Great Plains Food Bank and Corwin Automotive Group team up to bring annual ‘Stock the Shelves’

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As food insecurity continues to impact families across the region, the Great Plains Food Bank and Corwin Automotive Group are teaming up once again to launch the annual Stock the Shelves campaign. The annual spring campaign invites the public to make a financial gift online or donate food. Corwin has been partnering with the Great Plains…

Red River Women’s Studies Conference held at Minnesota State Moorhead

This years theme focused on exploring feminist thought and practice.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — This year’s annual Red River Women’s Studies Conference took place at Minnesota State Moorhead. The topics throughout the day focused on women’s struggles throughout history and its influence on today’s generation, and what work still needs to be done. “It’s really just a culmination of ideas from scholars, community members, artists, activists, that are deeply rooted…

The Fargo PRCA Rodeo returns to the Fargodome

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Rodeo fans, grab your hats as the Fargodome returns with this year’s PRCA Rodeo. The ProRodeo brings out about 190 competitors over two nights of action. They’ll do everything from riding bucking horses and bulls to specific timed events and ladies’ barrel. The rodeo showcases the best cowboys and cowgirls, all of them vying for the…