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LIVE: Anime Fargo — The Return

FARGO –They’re the cosplaying, comic-collecting crowd that puts on one of the region’s most popular annual conventions. And this weekend, Anime Fargo is back bigger and better than ever. Event organizers are bringing in some brand-new guest speakers who star in some of your favorite anime shows and films. New for this year is also an entire area dedicated to…

LIVE: Taking Your Best Shot (at Staying Healthy)

FARGO — The start of flu season is lurking right around the corner and Sanford Health wants to be able to fight back. Sandford’s health care experts joined the Morning Show live in studio for an on-air shot in the arm — and for what they say is your best shot at staying healthy this fall and winter. Their first…

LIVE: Heritage of India Day

MOORHEAD — If you’re looking for food, fun and fashion, plus a little taste of culture, you’re in luck this weekend in the metro. The Indo-American Association of the Great Plains is teaming up with NDSU Association of Students from India for a major celebration of Indian heritage Saturday at the Hjemkomst Center. It will feature Indian traditional clothing styles,…

Salvation Army Now Collecting Kids Winter Clothing At Hornbachers

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Salvation Army is now collecting Winter gear at Hornbacher locations across the Fargo-Moorhead area. Donations that are needed for this year are new or gently used kids winter gear. Tracy Bjerke of the Salvation Army states that the gear they would like donated would be something you would send your kids out to keep warm…

13-Year Old Taken Into Custody Following Reports of School Shooting Threats

PONSFORD, Minn. (KVRR) — At approximately 7:02 p.m. last night, the Becker County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a possible school shooting threat at the Pine Point School. Shortly after, the school canceled school for the day after the report was made. The Becker County Sheriff’s Office investigated the complaint, and a 13-year-old female was later taken into custody…

Pet Connection: Meet Louie

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — This week’s Pet Connection pet appears on the Morning Show via video from the Humane Society of Lakes, on Highway 59 in Detroit Lakes, with the help of shelter worker Jaycee Voigt. Lewy is a black lab crossed with shepherd who’s about two years old, and as you’ll see in the video, he’s very playful and…

LIVE: Drawing on Local Talent

MINNEAPOLIS — It’s the premiere of a new play at one of the nation’s top children’s theatre companies. And now, the Children’s Theatre Company is drawing on local talent for their upcoming production. The original play, “Drawing Lessons,” opens October 8th in Minneapolis. It’s about a Korean-American adolescent who uses her graphic novel skills to find a path through the…

LIVE: Gobble for a Good Cause

FARGO — It’s time to feed your needs. And when you do it, you can also help to feed the needs of families who are struggling to feed themselves. ‘S United Way of Cass-Clay is celebrating 17 years of “Gobble it Up.” Seven dollars gets you a turkey sandwich, chips, a drink and a frozen treat. Even more appetizing —…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Courtney

POLK CO., Minn. — We’ve had some cuddly cuties on Pet Connection before, but Courtney might be the most affectionate of the cats so far. And that’s saying something, because she follows last week’s beautiful Benedict, who got adopted in just 24 hours. Courtney is continuing the roll we’ve been on lately on the Morning Show; she’s the third black…