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United Way Mobilizes Community On Day Of Action

United Way of Cass-Clay Mobilizes Community for Day of Action

The focus of the entire day is getting as many volunteers working on beneficial, hands-on projects as possible.

18 hours ago

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The “action” in the United Way Day of Action is pretty self-explanatory. “It’s about connecting nonprofits, our neighbors, businesses, and volunteers,” said Eric Piela, Senior Director of Marketing for United Way of Cass-Clay. ” to take all the compassion that’s in this community and transform it into meaningful action through hands-on projects.” The United Way of…

Volunteers help ‘Reforest The Red’ in Moorhead

May 19, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Volunteers plant trees as part of the River Keepers Reforest The Red event. 5/19/26.MOORHEAD — Volunteers grabbed shovels and gathered at Rotary Park in Moorhead to plant trees near the banks of the Red River. It is a yearly event held by River Keepers of Fargo-Moorhead, with trees supplied by the Moorhead Parks and Recreation. Around 300 trees, consisting of…

94th Minnesota Legislative Session wraps up after three months

May 18, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota legislators wrapped up the 94th Legislative Session after three months of work in St. Paul. This session passed various bills, which included building an Office of Inspector General, funding for the Hennepin County Medical Center, and a $40 million longstanding housing assistance program to help Minnesotans pay their rent or mortgage. Moorhead Sen. Rob…

Fargo man to appear on Fox game show ‘The Floor’

May 13, 2026

Emily Welker,

FARGO — You could say one Fargo man is pretty floored at a recent opportunity. That’s because he was chosen from folks all around the country to compete in Wednesday’s episode of “The Floor,” on KVRR-TV. Dean Aamodt says he sent in his audition reel last year after having watched the show with his wife and becoming a fan. He…

Mother Of Jacob Wetterling Shares Her Story Of Hope

Patty Wetterling continues advocacy nearly 37 years after Jacob’s disappearance

May 11, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. (KVRR) – “It’s so important for me that we try and get ahead of this, so no other family has to go through the whole heartbreak of a missing child. And there’s some things that we can do, like being more watchful and knowing it’s not a typical stranger, but being watchful of who’s watching our children,” said…

Parade of Homes Showcases New Builds Throughout Red River Valley

The parade has one final day of open houses - Monday, May 11 from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M.

May 10, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) – Ahead of what are traditionally the hottest months for the housing market, realtors and homebuilders have teamed up to showcase their newly built properties and flourishing communities. The 2026 Parade of Homes – the ‘Spring Edition’ – showcased 61 homes, spread across 28 participants. It began the weekend of May 2 and picked back up this…

At least 99 Minnesota cities & counties are not flying the new state flag

May 8, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – It’s been two years since its adoption, and yet, at least 99 cities and counties across Minnesota are not flying the new state flag. That’s according to thetrueflag.com a website that provides regular updates on the growing number of local governments flying the Minnesota flag last modified in 1983. A statement on the website notes “If…

Moorhead High School Students Invited To Meet With City Leaders

Moorhead High School students invited to engage in discussions with city leaders

May 8, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — “I really wanted to demonstrate that collaboration that coordination that happens between all of the departments within the city of Moorhead. And also within our neighbors in Dilworth, Fargo, and other places. You know we’re not just an island, we are connected and working together all across the metro,” said Shelly Carlson, Mayor of Moorhead. Moorhead…

May is Stroke Awareness Month

May 8, 2026

Emily Welker,

FARGO — May is the month medical experts remind us you shouldn’t trust your neurological health to a stroke of luck. Learn stroke prevention and treatment tips instead. Experts say you have to act fast if you spot stroke signs. And it helps to remember the “BE FAST” acronym. It stands for sudden balance problems, eye and vision issues, facial…

Pet Connection: Meet Luke Skywhisker

May 7, 2026

Emily Welker,

FARGO — He may not have quite as famous a life story as his namesake, but Luke Skywhisker of Cat’s Cradle shelter in the metro has a similar mystery about who his original pet parent is. He fetched up by way of the West Fargo pound about a month ago, but little else besides his approximate age of about 8…