CASSELTON, N.D. — They’re stirring up a little spirituality in the region these days, based on some homegrown herbalism. Plants and potion-making are on the syllabus at Casselton-based Massage Alchemy. The “Adult Potions” class is now open for students to register. It follows what owner Shannon Bueche says have been popular children’s potions lessons they’ve offered for a few years…
WASHINGTON – A bipartisan group of senators is demanding immediate action from USDA Secretary Thomas Vilsak after several tribal nations reported that a federal food distribution program they rely on has not fulfilled orders for months, and in some cases has delivered expired food. Last spring, the USDA consolidated from two contractors to one for deliveries of its Food Distribution…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hornbachers presents Great Plains Food Bank with a check for over$ 62,000 from the annual “Check Out Hunger” campaign. The thirtieth annual campaign was held in July at all Hornbacher’s locations in the metro. Customers were invited to join the mission of fighting to end hunger. Since 1994, the campaign has raised nearly $1 million. “It…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Since 1929, the Fargo VA has offered services to veterans in the surrounding community. With this first-ever VetFest, the main focus was finding assistance for veterans through what’s called the PACT Act. “So what this allows us to do is start that conversation about any potential exposure concerns they may have experienced during their military service….
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Two people from Fargo are facing theft and other charges in Fergus Falls. 29-year-old Gavin Gladue is charged with theft and fleeing. 41-year-old Tricia Potratz is charged with theft and drug possession after police found meth in their car. On Sunday, police were called to a store where employees said a man and woman stole…
POLK CO., Minn. (KVRR) — An 8-year-old boy is at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo after being accidentally shot in the leg in rural Fosston, Minnesota. Polk County Sheriff’s Office says he was shot by an 11-year-old around 1 this afternoon. A .22 caliber handgun was recovered at the scene. The boy was taken by ambulance to Fosston and then…
EDGELEY, N.D. (KFGO) – Emerald Ash Borer has been confirmed in LaMoure County, the first time the destructive beetles have been found in North Dakota. The North Dakota Department of Agriculture found adult ash borers in a trap 9 miles north of Edgeley earlier this week. Larvae were also found in the area. Emerald Ash Borers are native to Asia,…
MOORHEAD — Local mental health experts are offering some guidance to families struggling with the news that a 14-year-old girl was stabbed to death at what police say were the hands of her teenage ex-boyfriend. The Moorhead public school community is reeling with the news incoming freshman Jaelyn Walker was stabbed and left to die near the Red River earlier…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s back to school time in West Fargo and the enrollment numbers continue to climb in the district. On day one, there are 13,262 students in pre-k through 12th grades. That was very close to a projection done by demographer RSP & Associates. Last year, first day numbers came in at 12,980. While 983 kindergartners…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — It was the perfect night for some live music and a lot of corn on the cob. Concordia College celebrating its 50th anniversary Cobber Corn Feed. The tradition started way back in 1974. Each year it brings together alumni, students and people from all over to celebrate an evening of food, entertainment and fellowship. In addition…
