FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The warmer than average weather has taken out skating rinks across Fargo. The park district has decided they will remain closed for the remainder of the season. The only exception is the Scheels Skating Rink at Broadway Square in downtown Fargo. That rink has a refrigerated coil system which allows for more temperature control and easier…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo-Moorhead Salvation Army falls short of its goal during the Red Kettle Campaign over the holidays. The campaign raised $836,073 during the three-month campaign that ended December 31st. The goal was to hit $950,000. Major Abe Tamayo says they saw fewer bell ringers. He says when they are no ringers, there are no donations. They also…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – Minnesota lawmakers begin the 2024 legislative session at noon on Monday, and one issue that could come up early on is what backers call end-of-life options. House Republican Minority Leader Lisa Demuth says Democrats’ pre-session hearing and committee vote makes it their top issue as they go back into session. She says, “We do not…
FARGO, N.D., (KVRR)–Pancakes, bounce houses, and all of it for charity. What can beat that? The 66th annual Pancake Karnival hosted by Kiwanis was hosted on the floor of the Fargodome. For only 10 dollars a person, people were able to enjoy pancakes, sausage, and kids were able to enjoy multiple bounce houses. This event helps fund nonprofits throughout the…
BECKER CO., Minn. (KVRR: UPDATE 1:15PM 2/12/24) — Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash just southeast of Detroit Lakes. They say 83-year-old Fern Brown from Frazee pulled out in front of an oncoming vehicle on Highway 10 at 290th Avenue. There were two women in the other vehicle, 47-year-old Jolene Herr and 21-year-old Jaden Herr from Wadena. Brown…
ST. PAUL (KVRR/KFGO) — The new legislative session begins Monday in St. Paul and Minnesotans could see some relief from their medical debt thanks to a new bill being considered. The Minnesota Debt Fairness bill would ban the withholding of medical services due to unpaid debt, and stop medical debt from being reported to credit bureaus. Attorney General Keith Ellison,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The leader of Fargo Cass Public Health says she is getting ready to retire this summer. Desi Fleming has been with the public health agency for 32 years. She will retire in July. Fleming began as a Public Health Nurse in 1992. She eventually rose up the ranks and became director in 2018. Fleming serves as…
DOUGLAS CO., Minn. (KVRR) — The man accused of grabbing money from a Casey’s cash register in Hoffman, Minnesota is in custody. Grant County Sheriff’s Office says the man walked into the convenience store on Thursday and asked the clerk to exchange coins for dollar bills. When the register was opened, the suspect attempted to grab the cash tray. The…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO — A person is dead after taking their own life during a traffic stop at the intersection of 26th Avenue South and Veterans Boulevard. Police stopped a vehicle around 11:30 a.m. for probably cause relating to a domestic dispute. The driver got out of the vehicle and was briefly detained. The passenger did not comply with…
FARGO — She’s got a clear shot at being the top dog in the country this morning. And a therapy dog from right here in our region needs our help to do it. Maura the Golden Retriever is a therapy dog for Hillsboro school students, seniors, hospice patients, and countless others through our region. She’s the North Dakota pick for…
