WARROAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Northern Minnesota’s newest arts, culture, and events center is opening on Saturday. Warroad RiverPlace will be holding a family-friendly “grand welcoming” of the new state-of-the-art facility located along the bank of the Warroad River. You’ll be able to take a tour of the 20,000-square-foot, multipurpose building which is home to an art gallery; a 320-seat performance…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A traffic alert out of Moorhead for Friday afternoon. A section of 20th Street will be closed for the Moorhead High School Parade. From 4:15 p.m. until 5:30 p.m., 20th Street from 14th Avenue South to 24th Avenue South will be closed to traffic. Alternate routes will need to be used during that time. Categories: Local…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Lineworkers from a number of Minnesota communities are heading to states impacted by Hurricane Helene. Xcel Energy is sending more than 100 employees to help restore power. They are from Minnesota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Colorado, New Mexico and Texas. Minnesota electric co-ops are sending 80 lineworkers to aid in power restoration. Those from our region include…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Gov. Doug Burgum has declared a statewide fire emergency and has activated plans to deal with rapid wildfire response. The state has seen above average temperatures, gusty winds and a lack of precipication. This is a map of the daily burn restrictions by county. The ones in “red” have restrictions in place. Nearly 3,500 acres have…
Prairie Public/AARP of North Dakota U.S. Senate DebateFARGO, N.D. (KVRR/PRAIRIE PUBLIC) — A rematch between Sen. Kevin Cramer and Katrina Christiansen in the U.S. Senate race in North Dakota was about as civil as last night’s Vice Presidential Debate. Cramer and Christiansen met for another debate, this time hosted by Prairie Public and AARP of North Dakota. They shared their…
SARGENT CO., N.D. (KVRR) — An Havana, North Dakota man is sentenced after pleading guilty to taking a bartender hostage in Forman last fall. The judge sentenced Ryan Bergh to ten years for kidnapping and two years for reckless endangerment. He was given credit for already serving nearly a year behind bars and could be released early on good behavior….
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — After another weekend of serving customers, The Freez in Moorhead has suddenly closed. A sign out front says the business is also once again for sale. The ice cream shop that also sells burgers, fries and other food typically closes for the season sometime in October. It was built in 1960 and was a Tastee Freez…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Another debate between North Dakota Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer and his Democratic opponent Katrina Christiansen is planned for Wednesday night. Prairie Public will air the debate at 7 p.m. Christiansen has just released polling data claiming to cut Cramer’s lead to just 9% with Cramer at 49% of likely voters to Christiansen’s 40%. The poll by…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — After reporting a big boost in new student enrollment this fall, Concordia College has announced it is extending its Concordia Promise program. It covers full tuition for new students from any state who report an adjusted gross income of under $90,000 on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid form. It is renewable for up to…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Theatre is hosting “Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert” on Saturday, April 19. You’ll be able to watch the 1986 cult classic movie as a live band performs in sync with David Bowie’s original vocals. Seats range from $46.50 to $86.50 plus fees. An additional $50 will get you a show poster, VIP laminate and holographic…
