Author: KVRR Staff

Heating Safety Tips for the Winter Months

WEST FARGO, N.D. — With the chilly weather just beginning, it’s important to keep your home warm and safe for the winter months. As temperatures decline, the demand for electricity and heaters is rising. Space heaters and portable electric heaters can be a valuable source for extra warmth during the cold winter months, but your safety should be a priority…

Stuff the Bus Helps to Gather Gifts

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Stuff the Bus, which provides gifts for women and children, kicks off its 15th annual campaign. They’re looking for toys, fleeces, sports equipment, Legos and more. Donations need to be new and unwrapped. Supplies like wrapping paper, tape, sticky gift tags and tape are also needed. A few of the stops include KFGO studios, Advanced Business…

Actress Kirstie Alley dies at 71

LOS ANGELES (CNN & AP) — Emmy winning actress Kirstie Alley has died. Her family says the 71-year-old died after a short battle with cancer. Alley rose to fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s playing Rebecca Howe, a bar manager in the TV comedy series, “Cheers.” She was on the NBC sitcom from 1987 to 1993. Though Alley…

MN Board of Pharmacy filing lawsuit against Moorhead & Bemidji edibles retailers

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – The Minnesota Board of Pharmacy files a civil lawsuit against two Moorhead-based THC edibles manufacturers and retailers. The lawsuit filed in Clay County District Court alleges that the edibles manufacturers and retailers violated Minnesota’s edible cannabinoid laws. Court documents show the defendants as Northland Vapor Moorhead, Northland Vapor Bemidji and Moorhead-based Wonky Confections. The lawsuit…

Families attend the annual Skate with Santa in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) —The skating rink was filled with kids and families at the Moorhead Sports complex for the eighth annual Skating with Santa. Kids of all ages came out with their families to the rink to go skating with Santa and Mrs. Claus. About 10 volunteers from the Moorhead Park and Recreation Advanced skaters helped give an extra hand…

Moorhead Murder Suspect Awaiting Extradition From Wahpeton

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The man suspected of killing a Moorhead woman late Thursday was arrested Friday night in Wahpeton and is awaiting extradition back to Clay County. Moorhead Police say 25-year-old James Kollie Jr. of Moorhead is being held in the Richland County Jail in Wahpeton. Formal charges are pending. They say Kollie became a suspect after officers were…

Valley City State & NDSU students get teaching experience in West Fargo

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Students at Valley City State University and North Dakota State University are given the opportunity to gain hands-on experience teaching. Nearly 20 college students are enrolled in a teaching program at Eastwood Elementary School where student teachers are partnered with elementary teachers to learn about life in the classroom. There is a lot of excitement…