Moorhead

A Growing Concern: Yard and Garden Palooza 2026 Registration Opens

FARGO — Don’t be fooled by the mid-50 degree highs during the day. It’s still too early to start planting our gardens in the region. But it isn’t too early to get started planning for the start of gardening season. Registration is open now for the biannual Yard and Garden Palooza. It’s the gathering that pulls together the experts from…

Red River Women’s Studies Conference held at Minnesota State Moorhead

This years theme focused on exploring feminist thought and practice.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — This year’s annual Red River Women’s Studies Conference took place at Minnesota State Moorhead. The topics throughout the day focused on women’s struggles throughout history and its influence on today’s generation, and what work still needs to be done. “It’s really just a culmination of ideas from scholars, community members, artists, activists, that are deeply rooted…

Pet Connection: Meet Mia

FARGO — Mia is a little mama who’s already done a lot of living and seen some pretty sad things in her short time on earth. She was discovered having just given birth to a litter of kittens, under a trailer this winter in lakes country. She tried to move them to safety, but in the process, it appears one…

City of Moorhead asks residents for feedback on upcoming 1st Avenue project

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The project is part of an ongoing major renovation planned in downtown Moorhead. “Looking at 1st Avenue is really kind of a mobility corridor for both automobiles, but also for bikes and pedestrians. We really want to make sure the corridor is safe and is connected,” said Wade Kline, KLJ Engineering. The project continues further down…

MN bill to eliminate sales tax on school supplies discussed in house tax committee

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill whose authors say would eliminate state sales tax on school supplies. The tax would be removed from such items as binders, calculators, tape, chalk and crayons among several other items. While those in favor of the bill touted its ability to relieve taxes on working families, those opposed to the…

National competitive catfish event to take place in the Fargo-Moorhead area

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Anglers from across the nation will come together to the Fargo-Moorhead area for the nation’s premier competitive catfishing event. The King Kat Tournament Trail is a nationwide tournament that is the most recognized in the United States. An estimated 100 anglers from across the area and the nation are expected to take part in the two-day…

Office of Cannabis Management issues consumer advisory for Tidal Wave brand vapes

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO) – The Office of Cannabis Management is alerting consumers to avoid consuming Tidal Wave brand disposable 3.5-gram vapes distributed by Ocean Wholesale LLC due to product mislabeling and THC content above the legal limit. The product labels state they contain “less than 0.3% THC9.” Testing of the product indicated that they are not compliant. All Tidal Wave…

Pet Connection: Meet Bunny

CASSELTON, N.D. — Bunny’s hopping her way into the studio with hopes of a furever home for Easter as high as her very impressive vertical leap. She’s been sitting in foster now for more than 200 days, ever since she and a puppy were rescued from where someone abandoned them in a locked in a trailer in rural Barnes County….

AG Ellison Introduces Legislation Aimed at Banning Ghost Guns

The attorney general says that a legal loophole in Minnesota has led to a huge uptick in usage of ghost guns, making life more difficult for law enforcement and the general public alike.

ST. PAUL, MN (KVRR) – “Ghost guns” are so named because they lack a serial number – something that’s bypassed when the firearm is either created with the use of a 3-D printer or a kit purchased online – pieces of which are surprisingly easy to obtain. That lack of a serial number is an extra-big problem in Minnesota, as…

City of Moorhead partners with Gate City Bank to offer low-interest loans to homeowners

MOORHEAD — Homeowners in Moorhead are now able to apply for a home improvement loan program. The low interest loans are available through Gate City Bank. The money can be used to fix code and structural issues, improve energy efficiency or for general property improvements. Applicants must be the owner and occupant of the house as well as meet credit…