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New Clay County Jail Just Two Weeks Away From Becoming a New Home to Inmates

The jail will hold up to 186 male and female prisoners

MOORHEAD, Minn. — In just a few more weeks, the new Clay County Jail will be moving inmates into its housing units. Construction on the jail started in April 2017 and will be able to hold up to 186 inmates. Each of the maximum security, housing units in the facility are named after local rivers including Red River, Buffalo East &…

Finding Your Tune at NDSU: Campus Begins Week of Concerts

It will go through Wednesday with jazz, a symphony orchestra and the band

FARGO, N.D. — Music lovers can enjoy a week full of concerts at NDSU. The Wind Symphony performed first and the rest of the week will be followed by the NDSU band, jazz band and symphony orchestra through Wednesday. Tickets are $5 for adults, $2 for students and free for NDSU students. Students say one of the best parts about being…

Will the Weather Ruin Halloween Fun? Staying Warm While Trick or Treating

Dressing for Halloween can be difficult if temperatures drop for October 31st

FARGO, N.D. — Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year for kids but will cold temperatures ruin the fun? KVRR’s Jessie Cohen learned some creative ideas families and Halloween store staff have come up with so they can still trick–or–treat door to door. October 31st is about the creeps, the costumes and of course, the candy….

F-M Crossroads Powwow Healing One Family’s Spirit, Helps Others to Express Their Culture

Singers receive an $8,000 grand prize and first place dancers are awarded $1,000

FARGO, N.D. — Some wounds never heal but one family has found their saving grace with a little help from the beat of a drum. “We lost our daughter nine years ago. My husband tried to think of something we could do as a family to strengthen ourselves, be together as a family, because when we’re singing and doing this,…

Brides to Be Getting an Inside Look at What Their Big Day May Look Like

If saying those two magical words are in your near future then a one stop shop could take a lot of bridal stress of your shoulders

FARGO, N.D. — If saying those two magical words are in your near future then a one stop shop could take a lot of bridal stress of your shoulders. The bridal fantasy show comes to Fargo every year to show soon to be newlyweds all of the options they have for their big day. From photographers to decorators and even…

Salvation Army’s “Coats for Kids” Helps Families Bundle Up for Winter

Thousands of coats are being distributed to hundreds of families

FARGO, N.D. — Salvation Army’s “Coats for Kids” event is keeping the community warm as temperatures drop. About two thousand coats are being given to hundreds of families. “It’s really busy on Saturday mornings. People come in happy and they just love being here, and they’re very cooperative. They just need a warm coat. They come in with sweatshirts or…

Fargo Landfill Offers Free Drop-Off for Household Items This Week

The free drop-off will be offered from October 13-20

FARGO, N.D. — If you have unwanted household items and don’t want to wait until Cleanup Week, you can drop it off for free at the Fargo Landfill. From October 13-20, people who live in Fargo can bring items to the landfill at no charge. They will not accept appliances with freon, building materials, or household hazardous wastes. The Landfill has…

Wild Terra Hosts First Annual Apple Harvest Festival

People could take part in fun and games while enjoying some hot cider

FARGO, N.D. — Wild Terra celebrated all things apple at their first annual Apple Harvest Festival. The cider and brewery offered a wide variety of games and activities, like apple tossing and a pie baking contest. If the Saturday breeze was too much to handle, people could go inside and indulge in some freshly pressed hot cider. The owner of Wild…

MN Cities with Municipally-Owned Liquor Stores Challenge Legislators

150 cities, including Barnesville and Fergus Falls, stand with the Minnesota Municipal Beverage Association

BARNESVILLE, Minn. – For some cities in Minnesota, like Barnesville, a big part of their revenue comes from the sale of one thing: liquor. “It allows us to provide some transfers into the general fund to keep property taxes down. In the past, we’ve been able to do that, and it’s a nice benefit to the community,” said Mike Rietz, the…

No Injuries Reported in Apartment Fire in South Moorhead

A pot left on the stove in an apartment started the blaze, caused a brief evacuation

MOORHEAD, Minn. — No one was hurt after an appliance fire inside an apartment in South Moorhead. Crews responded around 12:30 Friday afternoon near Minnesota State Community and Technical College. The fire started on the first floor of the building after someone left their apartment with a pot on the stove while it was still running. “On occasion, we have a…