If you’re under 40 and in the upper Midwest, you probably can’t imagine a time before Jacob Wetterling. But no matter how old you are, almost everyone here has felt the reverberations of shock, horror, and fear that went through Minnesota and North Dakota when the 11-year-old boy disappeared, snatched by a stranger at gunpoint, while he and some friends…
The American Heart Association says up to 80 percent of strokes can be prevented. KVRR Local News is dedicating an entire week to stories about stroke prevention. Chrissy Meyer from the American Heart Association says you can make small changes in your life which can make a big difference in your stroke risk. The top ways to lower your…
Not that you need one, but here’s another reason to check out the ever-growing number of breweries in the F-M Metro. The Fargo/Moorhead Convention and Visitor’s Bureau is launching the Crafts and Drafts Pass, encouraging people to check out 12 different breweries and other stops in the region. You can pick them up now at the CVB office and…
The Executive Director of Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization, or HERO, Maren Gemar, joins Adam to talk about HERO’s mission and the 15th annual HERO Bash. The bash is Friday, February 10th from 6-9 p.m. at Delta Hotels by Marriott in Fargo. HERO takes used medical equipment, refurbishes it, and sells it at reduced prices for people who can’t afford…
Two women we profiled earlier this year on KVRR Local News are asking for your help this morning. They’re trying to renovate a 100-plus year old schoolhouse and help revitalize a tiny North Dakota Town. Chris Armbrust and Teresa Perleberg join Adam Ladwig on the morning show. They brought an adorable month-old bottle lamb with them. The pair bought…
You can’t spell “party” without “art,” and they’re putting the art in the party tonight at the Plains Art Museum. The theme for this year is “time machine,” so consider going in clothes that represent your favorite period in art history. Maybe it’s Renaissance attire, mod clothes from the Pop Art scene, or the Plains Art Development Director Sandy Thompson’s…
West Acres Mall is set to have an updated look by the end of the summer, with new addictions focusing more on experiences than shopping. A dedicated artist space called Aptitude is set to open this summer. That’s in conjunction with The Arts Partnership. Crave American Kitchen & Sushi Bar is also rapidly renovating its space in the mall….
KNDS 96.3 FM is Fargo’s only college radio station. And the students there are putting on a block party for the community this weekend. Assistant manager Brian Jackson tells Adam Ladwig about 15th annual KNDS’ Block Party. Minneapolis-based band Night Moves are headlining. Jackson describes them as a cross between country, indie and pop music. Jackson says KNDS prides…
If you’re in superhero withdrawal after watching this weekend’s record-breaking “Avengers: Endgame,” we’ve got a way you can play superhero yourself, for a great cause. The Wish Fast 5k and 10k run this weekend raises money to help out sick kids in the Make-A-Wish North Dakota program. It features superheroes and super-villains along the race course, and draws people out…
Sue Baron with Golden Drive Homeless Kids joins Adam Ladwig to give us the details on her group’s 1st annual food drive. You can drop off food at the West Fargo Fire Department, Gateway Chevrolet, Pure Performance in West Fargo and Sam’s Club now through April 30th. Baron says she started her first standalone food drive so kids have…
