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Major Storm Front Brewing Late Friday Evening Into Saturday Evening

Juliana Pelaez,

(KVRR) — A major storm front is expected to hit parts of North Dakota into west central Minnesota starting later this evening into Saturday evening. Scattered thunderstorms were expected to start sometime this afternoon with gusty winds, lightning, and small hail. Rain will change into freezing rain from west to east tonight. Snow is to be expected to start in…

Minnesota State Patrol Sergeant
Community, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead

Minnesota State Patrol Reminds People To Be Safe This St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

Juliana Pelaez,

Minn. (KVRR) — The Minnesota State Patrol is reminding people to be safe this weekend and are preparing for the holiday. As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, various festivities will be occurring throughout the state. While the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Fargo has been moved, businesses are hosting many events indoors. While festivities are going on, the Minnesota State Patrol…

Alisonandtj
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

KVRR’s Very Own Evening Anchors Are Interviewed By Horace High School Students

Juliana Pelaez,

HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) — Horace High School broadcast students switched the tables on KVRR’s evening anchors, Alison Voorhees and TJ Nelson, with their very own interview. Students conducting the interview gave an insight into the start of both Voorhees and Nelson’s careers. Nelson was once a radio host before moving into the TV news industry starting as a weatherman at…

Churches
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Churches United Provides Update on Financial Future

Months after facing a possible complete shutdown, the nonprofit has cleared all its debts.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – At the First Presbyterian Church in Downtown Fargo, the event Uniting Churches for Churches United was held, with darn near unbelievably rosy updates on the future of the organization. “The individual giving is nothing short of divine,” said the CEO of Churches United, Pastor Devlyn Brooks. Pastor Brooks took over as CEO for Churches United at…

Timebomb
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Timebomb Pro Returns to Brewhalla

The first show was outdoors - this one will take place inside the Magic Factory on the first floor.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – If you’re thirsty for some pro wrestling action tonight – and some craft beer – Brewhalla is the place you want to be. Timebomb Pro Wrestling is bringing their hard-hitting action to Brewhalla for the second time ever with their show, “Here to Stay.” Last time the wrestling was held outside near the Drekker end of…

Jail
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Cass County Officials Concerned After A Failed Bill on The 24-7 Sobriety Program

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner said legislative action may result in the county having to cover more of the cost of the 24-7 sobriety program. A bill that would have stopped judges from waiving program fees, was defeated in the House. The program started in 2008 by the attorney general’s office brings in people convicted of…

Spuds
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Former Moorhead Spud Goalies Find Their Ways to Law Enforcement

Beth, Lydia, and Betsy vary slightly in age, but all have found fulfilling careers as police officers.
Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – “I don’t know what it is about hockey, especially Moorhead hockey,” says Moorhead police officer Beth Jutting. “It’s just – you feel this huge sense of community, not just between your team, but everyone supporting you, all the parents and everyone else.” She has fond memories of her time on the ice as a Moorhead Spud….