MOORHEAD, Minn. — For the last few years, social workers have struggled to find families to accommodate a growing number of foster kids. “A lot of those kids are waiting because we don’t have places to put teenage kids or sibling groups, and it’s hard for us to find homes that can take that many kids because a lot of our…
FARGO, N.D. — For the second year, the North Dakota Human Rights Arts Festival is showcasing art focused on issues people face every day. 35 artists from all over the world are taking part in this year’s festival, which is taking place at the Plains Art Museum. In addition to paintings and sculptures, people can read literature and take in some…
FARGO, ND –We had some special visitors this afternoon in the KVRR newsroom. KVRR Local News co-anchor Alison Voorhees brought in her and her husband Matt’s adorable new baby boy, Hayden. He is already getting bigger at just about one month old. Hayden was pretty quiet the entire time he was being passed around the newsroom. Alison expects to be back…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — After a busy election season and New Year’s celebrations, members of the Moorhead City Council are sworn in. Take a look at what the mayor and his board members have to say about their new positions. “We’re excited, we’re pumped and we’re open for business,” said Johnathan Judd, Moorhead’s new mayor. The new Moorhead Mayor is ready…
FARGO, N.D. — From now through January 31, you can help out some expectant parents in the metro. Life 97.9 has placed a bin at every Hornbacher’s location so you can drop off new baby items. They will go directly to new moms and dads who are getting help from the First Choice Women’s Care Clinic. The items needed the most…
Tim Walz and Peggy FlanaganST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) –New Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is using his inaugural address to stress the need for better education and health care for everyone. Walz spoke at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul after taking the oath as Minnesota’s 41st governor since statehood. Walz told the crowd of dignitaries and supporters that disparities in…
Did you ever wonder why you really connect with, and click with, some people automatically? Or why other people drive you away, for seemingly no good reason? It could be your unconscious biases at work. And this morning, we’re delving deep into our unconscious, and you’re invited to join in. With the help of the Village Family Services, a new…
FARGO, N.D. — A South Dakota man puts together a tourist’s guide to Fargo. KVRR’s Danielle Church shows us why his video is now going viral. Taylor Calmus moved to Los Angeles 10 years ago to pursue a career in acting. But it wasn’t until he became a father that his true calling was also born. “I started ‘Dude Dad’ as…
FARGO, N.D. — One year ago, Derrick Jacobs of Fargo took his own life. Now 365 days later, friends and family are working out together to honor his memory. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen shows us how Orangetheory is more than just a work out. Hearts were heavy on January 6th of 2018…but one year later, the right kinds of celebrations are…
FARGO, N.D. — A sea of green and yellow continues to fill Hector International Airport as Bison Nation returns home from their championship weekend in Texas. Travel Incorporated has been booking a charter plane to Dallas every year since NDSU has been in the playoffs. This year, 181 people fit on the plane. That doesn’t include all the other people returning…
