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RDO Equipment Holds “Day of Play” Event in Moorhead

The Annual Day of Play allows kids to not only see the equipment, but play with it

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Trailer tractors and equipment usually aren’t kid friendly, but RDO Equipment in Moorhead is showing just how much fun they can be. The Annual Day of Play allows kids to not only see the equipment, but play with it. From the BBQ to the bouncy house to the vehicles, it’s a fun filled day for adults and…

Edgewood Village and Vista Show Us the Funny Way to Stay Healthy

The senior living center teamed up with Health Springs to bring some healing fun

FARGO, ND– They say laughter is the best medicine. Edgewood Village and Vista opened its doors for Laughter Yoga. The senior living center teamed up with Health Springs to bring some healing fun. The group used different breathing and stretching methods while fake laughing. Laughter is known to increase endorphins, lower blood pressure and create better blood flow. “The motto…

Star Lake Casino Project: Environment is Major Concern Among Opposition

A public hearing begins at 7 on the Star Lake Resort and Casino proposed by the White Earth Nation

PELICAN RAPIDS, Minn. — People will soon be packing the Pelican Rapids High School auditorium for a public hearing on a controversial casino project. A public hearing begins at 7 on the Star Lake Resort and Casino proposed by the White Earth Nation. KVRR’s Jason Cerjak joins us live with a preview. JASON CERJAK: I’m here at Pelican Rapids High…

UPDATE: Crews Hope to Have Interstate Clear by Noon, No Injuries in Semi Crash

If you are heading to work, it is advised you change your route

FARGO, ND — Authorities say no one was injured after two semis crashed on I-94 just after nine o’clock this morning near Veterans Boulevard. They say they hope to have the interstate clear to open by noon. KVRR’s Jackie Kelly and Patrick Conteh talked with one of the semi drivers and the North Dakota State Patrol about the crash. Hear…

Tenney’s Wheaton-Dumont Co-Op Elevator Hit Hard by Storms

a line of intense thunderstorms rumbled across much of the Red River Valley

TENNEY, Minn. — A line of intense thunderstorms rumbled across much of the region last night. One of the more intense storms struck Wilkin County, where a grain elevator was heavily damaged. People are still cleaning up after Tuesday’s storms. One of the hardest-hit areas was the small town of Tenney in Wilkin County. “We received a call from a…

UND, SkySkopes and Grand Sky Team Up to Find Ways Drones Can Improve Lives

GRAND FORKS, ND — UND students are working to improve lives by using drones. The nation’s first unmanned aircraft aviation park teamed up with the university. Drones are widely used for cinematography and military operations, but some engineering master’s students at UND are using them for research. “Using drones, I’m able to fly lower and get even higher resolution data,” said…

Buyer Beware: Online Puppy Scams Hitting the Region

They collect large amounts of money from the would–be owner, but many times, the pets do not actually exist

REGIONAL — Technology is a crucial part of our everyday lives but can be dangerous if not used properly. A recent scam has caught the attention of the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota. Phony websites have been advertising deals to purchase a new puppy. “People are praying on people’s compassionate hearts,” said Kish Hilmert, President and Founder…

West Acres Cinema Loses Screen Power in Overnight Storms

Power was restored around 9:30

FARGO, ND — Moviegoers at West Acres Cinema were also hit by power outages just after 9 o’clock last night. Our very own Nick Broadway was there when the screens went black. Many customers crowded the lobbies waiting for power to come back while others decided to run out to their cars and leave. Power was restored around 9:30. Categories: Business,…

Storm Damages Power Transmission Tower in Fargo

How Tuesday's Storm Impacted the F-M Area

  FARGO, ND — Last night’s storm left parts of the metro damaged. With winds reaching up to 70 miles per hour, a large power transmission tower located at 63rd Avenue and 25th Street South in Fargo was badly damaged. Xcel Energy said around 3,000 customers in the area lost power. Cass County Electric reported 800 customers without power after…

Moorhead’s Police Summer Youth Program is Back in Action

It gives kids, ages eight to twelve, an opportunity to become more educated while still having fun.

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Moorhead Police Summer Youth Program is back in action and the lines were out the door for registration. It gives kids, ages eight to twelve, an opportunity to become more educated while still having fun. This motivating program is free and happens every Wednesday from June 21st until the second week in August. Aside from the…