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NDSU Professor Weighs in on Economic Impact of War

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)–As the United States and other NATO allies impose more sanctions on Russia, the country’s military continues to go full-scale as they attack Ukranian’s biggest cities. The United Nations reports more than half a million refugees have left Ukraine as Russian rockets and missiles continue to attack Kharkiv, the nation’s second largest city. An NDSU professor says while…

President Biden discusses Ukraine invasion, inflation & gas prices at State of the Union

WASHINGTON (KVRR) – President Joe Biden gives his first State of the Union Address. There’s not many things members of Congress agree on these days. Support for Ukraine amid the country’s invasion by Russia was one thing that was universally praised in the House chamber for the first 15 minutes of the president’s speech. Mr. Biden announced he is closing…

MSUM Men’s Basketball Wins First NSIC Title

Beat Minnesota-Duluth, 81-73

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The fifth time was a charm for MSUM men’s basketball who wins the NSIC Championship for the first time under head coach Chad Walthall. The Dragons beat both number one seeds, Augustana and Minnesota-Duluth, in Sioux Falls to get the automatic bid into the Division II National Tournament. The selection show to determine the field will…

Historic Moorhead Dairy Queen opens for its 73rd season

People in the FM area line up for Blizzards and other sweet treats at the birthplace of the DQ dilly bar.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Is Spring in the air? The iconic Moorhead Dairy Queen along Main Avenue opens for the season. People in the F-M area line up for Blizzards and other sweet treats at the birthplace of the DQ dilly bar. Customers say it feels like the unofficial welcome to spring when the family owned Dairy Queen opens its…

Lewis & Clark 1st Graders Donate Stuffed Animals to Essentia Health Patients

Students at Lewis and Clark Elementary School donate teddy bears and more for "National Kindness Week"

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – First graders at Lewis and Clark Elementary School are making sure children at Essentia Health Hospital are feeling comfortable by sending stuffed animals. Students collected 50 new stuffed animals during their National Kindness Week donation drive from February 14th until the 18th. Donations came from all over the community from school staff to students and family….

Kindred Girls Basketball Led into State Tournament By Strong Senior Trio

Vikings 23-0 and claimed Region Title

KINDRED, N.D — After falling in overtime of the region one championship last season, kindred girls basketball gets their shot at a state title for the first time since 2019 led by a dynamic trio of seniors. 23 wins 0 losses that’s the streak, Kindred girls basketball is riding into the Class B state tournament. The reason for the success…

Davies’ Opheim Wins High School Play of the Week

Opheim's goal against West Fargo help secure semifinal berth in state tournament

FARGO, N.D — The DJ Colter high school play of the week winner goes to Davies girls hockey and Olivia Opheim. Opheim put the dangles on display scoring a goal against Grand Forks in the state hockey tournament. It helped the Eagles get to the semifinals for the third straight year. Congrats to Opheim and the Eagles. Categories: High School,…

Covid testing demand & positivity rates drop at Moorhead testing site

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – There’s fewer people getting tested for Covid-19 at the former Thomas Edison Elementary School in Moorhead. Thankfully, the amount of people testing positive is declining. The organization’s Public Health Administrator briefed the Dilworth City Council on everything coronavirus in the county. More than 105,000 coronavirus tests have been taken at the former Edison Elementary, but the…

Gas prices continue to rise and could get worse

Gas is up about 70 cents from this time last year according to Triple A.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Gas is up about 70 cents from this time last year according to AAA. People who monitor gas trends say prices will keep climbing due to demand. People are concerned about this spike in gas prices. It’s affecting their travel plans and budgets. Some are worried what they may have to sacrifice to afford to drive….

Charity held for Moorhead bus driver hit with multiple setbacks

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The community comes together for a Moorhead bus driver who been hit with multiple setbacks. “Well I’m pretty overwhelmed right now; I have amazing, amazing family and friends. It’s unreal,”  said Renecker. Terry Renecker is a bus driver with the Moorhead Public Schools. She’s also a cancer survivor who’s been hospitalized recently with pneumonia. Friends of…