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Over a hundred volunteers take part in the 4th annual Barnesville Day of Caring

BARNESVILLE, Minn. (KVRR) — Over 100 Barnesville High School students pitched in to help members of their community for the 4th Annual Barnesville Day of Caring. The event, hosted by the Barnesville Area Community Fund, invites volunteers to help with various outdoor projects at the homes of senior community members. Projects consist of cleaning gutters, raking leaves, washing windows, small…

Local health professionals express a growing need for the next generation of professionals

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Since 2000, North Dakota has gained more than 100,000 residents and continues to grow. With the demand for health care services rising rapidly. “We’re really expanding opportunities in multiple specialities to develop our own physician pipeline and keep people close to home so that people in the community can get the care they need and deserve…

Interim police chief answers questions on why he should be top cop

Interim Police Chief Travis Stefonowicz answers a question made by Rocky Schneider, executive director of the Downtown Community Partnership. 5/6/26.FARGO (KVRR) — Fargo’s only remaining candidate for police chief made his case as to why he should be the new leader of the Fargo Police Department. Interim Chief Travis Stefonowicz spoke at length, answering questions from a selection committee that…

Sanford Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine invites student athletes for sports physicals

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Student-athletes preparing for the 2026-2027 sports season can soon start their preparations. Sanford Health Fargo Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is offering student-athletes the opportunity to schedule and get their sports physical. The physical is meant to ensure the students’ safe participation in sports and includes a physical exam. Students with any questions regarding their health are…

Oak Grove Lutheran School appoints new president

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — After an extensive search, Oak Grove Lutheran School has found its next school president. With more than 25 years of experience in Lutheran higher education and nonprofit leadership, the school has selected Rev. Dr. Brian Beckstrom. He served as Chief Mission Officer and Associate Vice President at Valparaiso University, and previously served as Dean of Spiritual…

4th Annual Print Fest Celebrates Art Form Meaningful to Rourke Art Gallery

The event gives local printmakers a chance to reach a much wider audience with their work.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – A local museum held its annual celebration of one specific art form this weekend. Every year, on the first Saturday in May, The Rourke Art Gallery in Moorhead hosts Print Fest. Printmakers from all around the region are invited to showcase and sell their work to the public. The day also served as the debut for…

Update: Missing person with cognitive impairments found safe

Marcus “Butch” Thielen, 68 was reported missing on May 1, 2026MOOHREAD — The Moorhead Police Department says that Marcus “Butch” Thielen has been found safe.   ORIGINAL: MOORHEAD — The Moorhead Police Department is seeking the publics help in locating a man that has been reported missing. Marcus “Butch” Thielen, 68, was reported missing on May 1. He is described…