Morning – In The Community

Coming Full Circle: Yo-Yo Champion Hopes To Pay It Forward With New Yo-Yo

Yo-Yo Designed In Honor Of Late Grandmother, Meant To Inspire Next Generation Of Creativity

  Did you know we have a world champion yo-yo artist right here in the Red River Valley? He’s won titles. He’s been on “The Martha Stewart Show” and “America’s Got Talent”. But it took a lot of work and support to develop that talent. Now, he’s paying that success forward while honoring one of the people who helped him…

Fargo Film Festival: Rosewood Ledge

A lake house, a model, a photographer, and a Coen brothers veteran.

It’s one of the latest offerings of the independent film scene, and it’s here in Fargo — along with its director and stars. Rosewood Ledge is the story of a model and her photographer boyfriend who visit a lake house for a photoshoot and encounter a strange request from the homeowner who lives there. It stars Kristin Rudrud, who you’ll likely…

LIVE: Help Kids Find Mentors With Big Brothers/Big Sisters

There's Still Time To Participate In Bowl For Kids' Sake Fundraiser

  Big Brothers/Big Sisters Fargo Program Director Susan Smith joins Adam this morning. There is still time to join in the fun during the annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake charity event. The bowling event takes place March 22nd and 29th. BBBS is hoping to raise $100,000 this year. They nearly raised that much last year. If you can’t help out,…

LIVE: Moorhead Roof Collapse

No injuries in the latest round of roof failures as structures are overwhelmed by snow load.

MOORHEAD — It’s been a series of roof collapses for businesses, homes and garages in the region. This morning, roof failure struck a homeowner’s garage shortly before sunrise. This, as our latest storm shuts down interstate travel from Fargo to Bismarck and north to the Canadian border. KVRR was live at the scene of the latest collapse.   Categories: Morning –…

A Foundation of Love: Moorhead’s Usher’s House

As familiar as one of the area's most popular nightspots is, its true story is one you might never have heard.

Aaron Duma strolls through the building, a year after closing it up as Usher’s House for the last time. “I love the stone — I absolutely love the stone,” he said. “We did our share of flood fighting in this place. In ’09 we were sleeping here in shifts to keep the water out.” Love’s a strong word to use…

LIVE: Charities Receive Donations on Giving Hearts Day

2019 marks the 12th year of Giving Hearts Day

KVRR’s Maggie LaMere speaks with Pat Traynor, executive director of Dakota Medical and Impact Foundations, about the goals for Giving Hearts Day. Click on the link to make a donation. Categories: Morning – In The Community Tags: charities, Dakota Medical Foundation, GIVING HEARTS DAY

Pet Connection: Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue

Shelter Hosts Events To Meets Dogs Every Month In Fargo, Grand Forks

  A shelter is taking animals from rural North Dakota and finds homes for them mostly in the Fargo and Grand Forks areas. We went Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue’s “Meet the Pups” event at Natural Pet Center in Fargo to learn about some of the adorable dogs they have for adoption. Author and shelter volunteer C.J. English introduces us to…

LIVE: Get in the Summer Mindset with Annual Boat Show at Fargodome

The 27th Annual Red River Valley Boat and Marine Products Show is going on from Jan. 25-27

KVRR’s Maggie LaMere sits down with Barry Cenaiko, the show manager for the 27th Annual Red River Valley Boat and Marine Products Show. Click on the link for information on the show’s times and tickets. Categories: Morning – In The Community Tags: 27th Annual Red River Valley Boat and Marine Products Show, fargodome

LIVE: Frostival Offers Winter Activities for Entire Community

Frostival kicks off this Friday and has activities throughout the weekend

KVRR’s Maggie LaMere learns about this year’s Frostival and the different winter activities the event has to offer. She speaks with one professional snow carver who is competing in this year’s snow sculpture competition. Click on the link to view the full list of activities. Categories: Morning – In The Community Tags: FARGO, frostival, moorhead, Snow Carving, snowshoeing, West Fargo