Moorhead

Picking Up Chicks

GLYNDON, Minn. — We’re in the thick of baby animal season, and you’re invited to get up close and personal with them at one of the region’s working farms. The folks at That’s the Dream Farm have a series of public events coming up this spring and summer, including a chance to work with their brand-new baby chickens. The bird…

Moorhead Municipal Pool at Romkey Park Opens to the Public

The project, in the works since 2023, replaces a pool that had stood in that spot for 66 years.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Last summer, folks in Fargo got to see the debut of the revamped Island Park Pool. Now the City of Moorhead has its own brand-new municipal pool to call its own. The remodeled aquatics center at Romkey Park was opened to the public for the first time today at half past noon. Construction began in 2023…

Celebrations are starting to kick off for America’s 250th Birthday

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — This year marks America’s 250th Birthday. Across the country, many have planned exhibits, speakers, and outings to celebrate this historic moment. Including in both North Dakota and Minnesota. “We’ll have somebody in a British red being prepared to be dunked in a dunk tank. We also have copies of the Declaration of Independence that will…

Pet Connection: Meet Kenny G

FARGO — If you’re looking for a dog whose personality is “as smooth as a sax solo,” in the words of Homeward Animal Shelter’s Natalie Perhus, then the description of what Kenny G’s like to be around will be music to your ears. Kenny came to the shelter from the Spirit Lake reservation area, where all the shelters and the…

Physicians Warn of Skin Cancer Risks as Summer Months Approach

Medical experts say the amount of sun exposure necessary to cause significant chances of skin cancer is a lot lower than most people think.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (KVRR) – You’ve probably noticed that the warmer temperatures have largely returned with the region, along with the sunshine. Before you start soaking up those rays, though – physicians want you to take the proper precautions. Exposure to UV rays means a greater chance of skin cancer, and many underestimate the amount of exposure it takes to cause…

Churches United begins construction on entryway, adding security features

Construction crews work on the entryway of Churches United. 6/3/26.MOORHEAD (KVRR) — Churches United for the Homeless main shelter in Moorhead is undergoing construction The shelter has just started construction this week, with security upgrades to its main entryway. The front entrance will be separated for both entry and exit doors. The current advocates window will also be moved in…

Health Connections: CPR and AED Awareness Week

Grand Forks, N.D. — We’re in the midst of summer , and with hot and severe weather, plus an increased level of outdoor exercise, the risk of heart attacks for people with undiagnosed heart problems is real. That’s why this is CPR and AED Awareness Week, and the American Heart Association wants your participation. They say you can start teaching…

Planting the Seeds of Learning

FARGO — It’s an annual tradition designed to get you garden-literate, and it’s brought to you by the folks of the Fargo Public Library. And there are still a few spots available to sign up for this year’s “Planting Day” event at the Library Learning Garden in South Fargo at the Dr. James Carlson branch. Each year, volunteers from Growing…

Churches United invites community to respond to survey to establish the nonprofits future

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — For the last 38 years, Churches United has provided shelter, housing, and food every single day. But the need continues to grow. “Every time that we calibrate and try to increase our services to meet the need, the need continues to grow too. And so across the community, across the Fargo-Moorhead area, we’re a big city…