Moorhead

Minnesota Housing awards grant money to 33 cities across greater Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Housing board has approved more than four million dollars in grants for affordable and workforce housing in towns across the state. Thirty-three cities with populations below ten thousand in greater Minnesota have been awarded the grant. Funded through the state legislature, the Greater Minnesota Small Cities Housing Aid Grant Program can be used to…

Contracts finalized for Moorhead City Hall renovation

The 22 contracts with 18 companies were obtained through an open-records request.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Contracts have been finalized with the companies involved in the Moorhead City Hall renovation project. The 22 contracts with 18 companies were obtained from the city of Moorhead through an open-records request. Over $3 million will be spent on plumbing, heating, and cooling systems. Another $4 million dollars was approved for electrical upgrades, curtain walls, aluminum…

Police seek driver in shots fired call in Moorhead

MOORHEAD (KVRR-KFGO) – Moorhead Police have released surveillance photos of an SUV in connection with a shots-fired call. They’re seeking information about the driver of a 2002-2010 white Ford Explorer. The call, in the 900 block of 17th Street South, was on September 23. Police have not given any additional information on their investigation. Anyone with information is urged to…

Indigenous Peoples Day brought many together to spread awareness on the holiday

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Indigenous Peoples Day is a holiday recognized in both North Dakota and Minnesota. And for many natives, this day is a day to raise awareness of who they are. “We really want people to know that we’re still here. If you’re not indigenous yourself, I bet you know someone who is indigenous, or you’re close to…

Local Nonprofit Holds Fundraiser to Help Underprivileged Children Have Happier Birthdays

The "Sunshine and Sprinkles" event was designed to raise money to help out the "Spread Your Sunshine" organization.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – A recently formed nonprofit organization held a fundraiser to try and provide underprivileged children with happier birthdays. “Spread Your Sunshine” held the “Sunshine and Sprinkles” event at the Trinity Lutheran Church on Saturday. The organization focuses on providing birthday celebrations for the underprivileged and the unhoused, making sure children in tough situations still feel special on…

Pet Connection: Meet Bunny

CASSELTON — Bunny is a girl who you might just want to send out on the basketball court, because for a little girl she’s got an impressive vertical leap. She was found locked with another dog in an abandoned trailer, barricaded in so no one could get to them, severely undernourished, and taken in to the rescue Sheyenne Valley Friends…

Ghoul Morning: Slimy Yet Satisfying at Boo at the Zoo

FARGO — They’re the things that go bump, croak, slither and skitter in the night. And you can get up close and personal with some of the most unsettling denizens of the Red River Zoo at “Boo at the Zoo” this month. It’s also one of the area’s largest trick-or-treating events. This year’s “Boo at the Zoo” includes a new…

Health Connections: A 5k a Day for Movember

FARGO — November’s still a few weeks away, but when it comes to tackling tough men’s health topics like mental health and suicide, as well as testicular and prostate cancer, there’s no time to waste. And that’s why one NDSU student and activist is pledging to run a 5k every day until October 25th to raise awareness and funds for…

Sunshine and Sprinkles

FARGO — It’s one of the sweetest events of the region, and now, it’s getting a new twist… and a lot of other dance steps, too. College student Addie Loerzel started Addie’s Cupcake Stand when she was just a little girl. Cupcake sales happen with the help of some of your favorite fictional characters, and the proceeds go to help…