Author: KVRR Staff

Moorhead congressional candidate says he was tricked into running by RNC

Kevin Shores (FOX9)MINNEAPOLIS – A blind and permanently disabled Minnesota veteran from Moorhead says a Republican operative deceived him into becoming part of a GOP strategy to use pro-marijuana political parties to siphon off votes from Democratic candidates. Kevin “NeSe” Shores, of Moorhead who suffers from Gulf War illness and uses a wheelchair, used cannabis to get off painkillers. He…

Fatal Shooting near Africa NightClub in Fargo

Fargo Police continue to investigate but so far they are not providing many details

FARGO, ND (KVRR)- A shooting in the parking lot of Africa International Restaurant and Nightclub leaves one dead. Fargo Police officers responded to the shooting just after 2 AM Sunday morning at the corner of 7 Ave E and 45th St S. When they arrived they found an adult male victim suffering from gunshot injuries in the back parking lot…

For second weekend in a row, people march in Fargo in solidarity with Palestine

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – People take to the streets of downtown Fargo to show their support for Palestine and stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people. “Treat Palestinians as humans and not animals basically,” one protester said. “We care about them, we see them and we are acting in solidarity with them,” Braden Thue said. People gathered in Island Park…

Longfellow Elementary Students Plant Trees for Arbor Day

Kids at a local school got their hands dirty and helped make their school grounds look better

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Kids at a local school get their hands dirty and help make their school grounds look better. “This is pretty cool. I like this because it’s really nice to just be planting trees and stuff,” one student said. The students at Longfellow Elementary planted the trees in honor of Arbor Day, a holiday that celebrates the…

2021 ChamberChoice Award Winners Announced

The Chamber advocates for a strong metro community and supports the interests of its members in the Fargo Moorhead area

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce announces its ChamberChoice Award winners. Nearly 650 people attended the event which honors the important contributions made by businesses, non-profit organizations and entrepreneurs in the area. The award finalists and winners were selected by a panel of independent judges from the regional business community, Some of the categories…

One year after George Floyd’s murder, police violence remains high concern

A year after George Floyd’s murder at the hands of a white police officer sparked global protests and a racial reckoning, a majority of Americans say racism and police violence are serious problems facing the nation. Yet relatively few believe attention in the past year to the issues has led to positive change. A poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center…

How to Talk to Your Teen About Mental Health

Local therapists gave tips on helping parents get the discussion started

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s Mental Health Action Day and talking to your teenager about their well being can be difficult. “I think just parents making it known in a way that connects with their child that I’m here to talk,”  said Sara Vedvei. The goal of mental health action day is to encourage people to not just be aware…

Tech4Kids Donates Laptops to Youthworks

They donated laptops to the program.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A local non profit is making it possible for kids in Grand Forks to have access to technology. Tech4Kids in Fargo made a generous donation to Youthworks. They donated 10 laptops to the program. Tech4Kids is a nonprofit organization that provides technology to children that do not have access or the financial means to technology. “Tech4kids…

Fargo Police’s “Break the Silence” documentary aims to stop youth suicide

The Fargo Police Department are advocates in a new documentary about suicide prevention.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In an appeal to young people, Fargo Police want you to know that your life matters. “And the star of this film is prevention,” Officer Bloom stated. Last year two Fargo high school students took their own lives. Fargo Community trust officers like Michael Bloom are taking action to bring awareness to suicide. ‘Its devastating when…