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Downtown Moorhead Inc. Gets Community Input at Pop-Up Event

They've received over 500 survey responses so far

MOORHEAD, Minn. — People at the downtown Moorhead Dairy Queen get to pitch their vision for the city while enjoying a treat. Downtown Moorhead Inc. held a pop–up event for people to learn about their Master Plan and give input on revitalizing the area. They’ve received more than 500 survey responses so far, with many people saying they want a…

School Bond & City Council Special Election Set In Moorhead

$110 Million Moorhead Area Public Schools Bond Referendum

MOORHEAD, Minn. — People in Moorhead will be voting on a $110 million school bond and two new city council members this fall. A special election will be held on Tuesday, November 5. 12 candidates are running for two open council seats in Wards 3 and 4. Voters will also decide the Moorhead Area Public Schools bond referendum. If passed,…

Four Arrests Made During Last Week’s Sobriety Checkpoint In Fargo

Nearly 600 vehicles entered the checkpoint

FARGO, N.D. — Four arrests were made last Friday night during a sobriety checkpoint in north Fargo. Cass County Sheriff’s Office, North Dakota Highway Patrol and Essentia teamed up to conduct the checkpoint. It was held from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. on the northbound I-29 Exit Ramp to 19th Avenue North. Nearly 600 vehicles entered the checkpoint. Twenty-two were…

Fargo Police Confirm Identity of Human Remains Found in Fargo

Fargo police confirmed the remains recovered were of Brenda Kartes.

Fargo, N.D.–The Fargo Police Department has revealed the identity of the human remains found along the Red River in Fargo last week. Fargo police confirmed the remains recovered were of Brenda Kartes. The medical examiner was able to use dental records to confirm Brenda’s identity, but the cause of death is still unknown. Police are calling the case “suspicious,” but…

Police Looking for Driver Involved in Motorcycle Pursuit on I-29

A North Dakota trooper attempted to stop two sport bike style motorcyclists for traffic violations on Interstate 29.

Hillsboro, N.D.–The North Dakota Highway Patrol is looking for the driver of a white motorcycle who refused to stop for police. A North Dakota trooper attempted to stop two sport bike style motorcyclists for traffic violations on Interstate 29, south of Hillsboro on August 28. Both motorcyclists fled northbound exceeding 130 mph. One of the motorcyclists attempted to exit the…

Fargo Police To Hold Press Conference On Human Remains at 11 a.m.

KVRR will bring you the latest information as we get it on the air and online.

Fargo Police press conference on human remains found in south Fargo Posted by KVRR News on Thursday, August 29, 2019 FARGO, N.D. — Police in Fargo will hold a press conference on Thursday about the human remains found last week. The remains were spotted last Thursday along the Red River in south Fargo. Detectives have been working to identify the…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Buzz

He's light years ahead of the competition for cutest doggo.

We’re all abuzz about our newest Pet Connection guest this morning. Buzz is an electrifying little dog with tons of energy and charm, but who knows how to settle in and focus when there’s a need. The two-year-old Miniature Pinscher/Dachsund cross loves to play and likes to be on the go, enjoying car rides and games with both people and…

Teen Who Assaulted Officer Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison

Seventeen-year-old Gavin Johnson is one of four teens charged in the January 2018 disturbance.

BISMARCK, N.D.–A teen who pleaded guilty to assaulting an officer during a disturbance at the Youth Correctional Center in Mandan has been sentenced to 3 years in prison. Seventeen-year-old Gavin Johnson is one of four teens charged in the January 2018 disturbance. Morton County Assistant State’s Attorney Austin Gunderson says Johnson followed a correctional officer into a closet and assisted…

SilverSneakers Program Gets Older Adults Active and Moving

Social interaction is part of the program

FARGO, N.D. — After retirement, it can be a lot harder to get out of the house and stay active. A program at the YMCA is getting adults moving and grooving no matter what their age. Pat Anvik says she didn’t do any exercise during her three plus decades of working. “Just my fingers on the computer,” she said. After…