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Jail Chaplains Hosts 19th Annual Dessert Social

The event is intended to help fundraise but also to highlight some of the impactful work the organization has done over the past year.

MOORHEAD, MN – Over 300 bodies filled the main space at the Armory Events Center on the evening of October 16 to celebrate the work of Jail Chaplains. It was the 19th Annual Dessert Social for the Fargo-based nonprofit. Staff say it’s their biggest event of the year, and that none of this would be possible without community support. “We’re…

Essentia Health donates one million for downtown Moorhead’s new building, ‘The Loop’

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Mayor Shelley Carlson proudly announced on Thursday Essentia Health’s donation of one million dollars. The donation comes from their commitment in bringing together Moorhead for a lifelong health and wellness journey. “Together, the city of Moorhead and Essentia Health envision a future where innovation, collaboration, and education converge to create a healthier, vibrant community that…

Sprague Confirms Retirement from Auditor Role

He began working in that capacity for the City of Fargo in 1999.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A prominent official for the city of Fargo is calling it a career after over two decades in his position. Steve Sprague, Fargo City Auditor, confirmed that he will be retiring after that news was brought up during a Liquor Control Board meeting on October 15. Sprague began serving as Auditor in December of 1999 and…

Pet Connection: Meet Fawcett

FARGO — He’s been through some pretty horrific things in his short nine weeks on earth, so it’s surprising that little Fawcett is as composed as he is around humans. He came in to Homeward Animal Shelter just one week ago with a shocking injury: his lower jaw was degloved. That means the flesh, skin and fur had all been…

MnDOT Continues to Seek Feedback on I-94 Project

The department's latest open house was held in Moorhead on October 15.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – The Minnesota Department of Transportation is continuing to solicit feedback from the public regarding their grand plans for the I-94 corridor in Moorhead. The department, alongside project managers Bolton & Menk, held an open house at Minnesota State Community and Technical College on the evening of October 15. Those involved said they’re happy with how the…

Remembering “Madd Frank”, Beloved Local TV Icon

Friends and family say there was far more to the man known on his driver's license as Delray Dvoracek - like a penchant for writing and the ability to speak multiple languages.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – If you turned on KVRR from 1985 to 1995 – chances are you’d get a glimpse into spooky, kooky mind of Madd Frank. The alter ego of Delray Dvoracek brought his own personal blend of horror and comedy to the airwaves and left a lasting impression on any viewer lucky enough to discover his show. “He became,…

Third annual Bioscience Summit caters to bring in younger generation

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The bioscience industry has been rapidly expanding with research, people, and ideas. This year’s third annual Bioscience Summit brings together those ideologies and more. “We just want to understand what are our greatest strengths and our advantages. We want to lean into those, and we want to find out where our gaps and challenges are and…

Building Industry Association focus on the growth of Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Industry leaders met with the Downtown Community Partnership to talk about the future of Fargo and the greater region. Building Industry Association of the Red River Valley hosted the meeting to share their thoughts on the growing population. In downtown Fargo, an estimated 6,000 people are living and renting, with the population continuously growing. Rocky Schneider…