KVRR Connections

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Bea

VALLEY CITY, N.D. — Think this winter’s been tough on you? Then you can relate to little Bea the pit bull. Volunteers with Sheyenne Valley Friends of Animals say they found her and a companion dog dumped at a Valley City-area rest station in the freezing cold earlier this winter. There’s no telling how long the two dogs were out…

LIVE: Connecting with Artificial Intelligence

FARGO — Computer scientists at NDSU say it’s time you get education about all the ways artificial intelligence is changing life in our region. That’s why they’re offering a conference at the university called “Fargo A.I. Connect.” It features business owners, researchers, and students all coming together to share ideas and innovations in the field of A.I. NDSU scientists say…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet the Macaws

WEST FARGO — Giving Hearts Day is a critical day to refill the coffers at the region’s many animal welfare nonprofits. And it’s coming just in time to help save the region’s only pet parrot and bird rescue. The Center for Avian Adoption, Rescue and Education, or CAARE, had to shut down almost a year ago after an outbreak of…

KVRR Connections: Health – Best Practices Against Bird Flu with NDSU Scientists

FARGO — We’ve been watching the spread of bird flu across the country. And so have the scientists at NDSU, who say it’s already in Cass County, N.D. Anuj Ghimire is an ornithologist at NDSU. He says so far experts aren’t recommending you pull bird feeders and birdbaths out of your yard. However, you should disinfect them regularly, though, and…

Golden Retrievers and Owners Meet in Golden, CO for Annual Event

Sports Reporter Ryan Bowlin put down the sports on Saturday, February 8, and Took his dogs to Golden, Colorado for "Goldens in Golden".

GOLDEN, CO (KVRR) -Golden, Colorado, hosted not hundreds, but thousands of Golden Retrievers and their owners, including KVRR Sports reporter Ryan Bowlin’s two, Naz and Bonham, for the annual “Goldens in Golden” on Saturday, February 8. Goldens in Golden was first held in 2019. Visit Golden created the event to encourage more visitation in the slower winter months by inviting…

LIVE: Donors Needed for Pet Blood Bank

FARGO – In every show, we take a moment to remind you of the critical human blood bank shortages in our region. Now, there’s a new kind of blood need emerging, and you and your furry family members can help. The Red River Animal Emergency Hospital is starting a blood bank for dogs and cats. And to do it, they…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Steve Holt

MOORHEAD — If you’re a fan of the show “Arrested Development,” you’ll probably remember the high-energy, athletic character “Steve Holt” from the show. If you’re a fan of corgis — and who isn’t these days — then you’ll be thrilled to meet his namesake, the corgi-mix puppy Steve Holt, who joined Pet Connection with the help of his 4 Luv…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Storm

FARGO — We’re on a real roll with the snow-loving, fluffy, northern breeds here on Pet Connection, and Storm the husky couldn’t be a more perfect example of a breed that loves our winter weather. He was found as a stray wandering the streets of Casselton before rescue volunteer Crystal Aakre took him in to her kennel there on behalf…

KVRR Connections: Tourism | “Hello ND” 2025 Tourism Campaign Launched

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Gov. Kelly Armstrong is inviting people to say “Hello ND”. Armstrong and Commerce Tourism and Marketing Director Sara Otte Coleman have launched a revitalized tourism campaign. It showcases the state’s friendly people, welcoming communities, and abundance of uncrowded outdoor adventures, aligning with the growing trend of more immersive travel. “Effective tourism marketing not only attracts visitors…