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Fourth of July weekend brings high chance for firework-related injuries

Essentia Health doctor shares what to be cautious of when handling a firework
Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, there is a much higher chance of fireworks-related injuries. Already this year, a 33-year-old man in Iowa was killed while shooting off fireworks. In 2024, nearly 15,000 people in the U.S. were treated for fireworks-related injuries in the E.R Adults between the ages of 25 to 44 were reported…

Friendship
Community, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

City of Moorhead and the City of Zakho unite together with a friendship proclamation

Juliana Pelaez,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A year and a half in the making, the city of Moorhead has brought together a friendship proclamation between the city of Moorhead and Zakho, more than 6,000 miles away. “When you have something that’s more intentional in a way that writes it on a piece of paper that we’re both signing it, both of the…
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

Dakota Resource Council concerned about proposed dairy farm near Abercrombie

Juliana Pelaez,

ABERCROMBIE, N.D. (KVRR) — The Dakota Resource Council held a press conference with concerned people and water quality advocates over the proposed Abercrombie Dairy. They are worried about possible groundwater contamination. The farm by Riverview is proposed to have a 12,500-head dairy cattle operation on top of the Wahpeton Buried Valley Aquifer. Advocates presented evidence of states like Iowa having…

Arm
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

Governor Armstrong unveiled ‘Grain Storage and Facility Rebuilder Program’ to help producers affected by storm

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The storms that destroyed tens of millions of bushels of grain storage and several family homes have brought many in the state together. And nearly a week after his visit, Governor Kelly Armstrong announced a Grain Storage and Facility Rebuilder Program. “The program will enable producers to start ordering temporary or permanent grain storage solutions as…

Tacos
Business, Community, Local News, North Dakota News

Tacos Reynosa future unknown after issues arise between owners and landlord

Juliana Pelaez,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — What started as a taste of Mexican culture in West Fargo has turned dark. As Tacos Reynosa announced on social media they have been shut down by West Fargo inspectors due to an unsafe roof and an inoperable kitchen. “There’s not a measure we could’ve done to prevent the breakers from tripping all the time….
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ND to boost awareness of SNAP acceptance at farmers’ markets

Juliana Pelaez,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – A key federal food assistance program is gaining a bigger presence at the nation’s farmers’ markets. North Dakota is among the states trying to let SNAP recipients know which locations accept the aid, giving them another option to buy healthy foods. Keith Knudson of the North Dakota Farmers Market and Growers Association says this is another…

Landon
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Lundy’s Hosts Fundraiser on Landon Solberg’s Birthday

Landon would have been 18 on June 29, 2025.
Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – People looking to beat the heat with a sweet treat also helped give back to a good cause. Lundy’s Ice Cream in West Fargo at The Lights held a fundraiser for Landon’s Light. The foundation, established in memory of Landon Solberg, helps kids battling serious illnesses, especially cancer. 20% of the sales today at Lundy’s…

Olafson
Community, Health, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead, North Dakota News

Benefit for Meredith Olafson Shows Support

The registered nurse says the hardest adjustment has been staying sedentary after living such an active lifestyle.
Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Meredith Olafson was convinced she just had the flu. At first, she tried to work through it, but her supervisor sent her home. The next time she showed up, those superiors at Sanford Medical Center, where she’s a registered nurse, overrode her objections and forced her to get herself checked out. The test results were devastating:…

Fatal Crash
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

Burke County Deputy Sideswipes Bicyclist

The nature of the crash is still under investigation.
Gabriel Ostler,

BOWBELLS, N.D. (KVRR) – A 65-year-old female bicyclist was seriously injured after being sideswiped by a Burke County Deputy. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, a Burke County Deputy was driving a marked patrol car south on Highway 8 near mile marker 193, three miles south of Bowbells, on Friday, June 27. Just after 3:00 P.M., the deputy moved…