Moorhead

Winged Underdogs: Magnificent Moths

FARGO — We just wrapped up National Moth Week, and if you haven’t gotten involved by now in a program that could improve the fate of these poorly understood little pollinators, there’s still a chance to help. Entomologists say their new scientific findings indicate moths are doing a lot of the heavy lifting in pollination the way butterflies and bees…

Air quality monitors report unhealthy conditions due to wildfire smoke

Map of air quality from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The air quality in areas colored red are considered to be unhealthy, even for those without underlying conditions.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Air quality monitors on both sides of the Red River are reporting unhealthy air quality due to smoke drifting from wildfires burning in Canada. North Dakota Department of Environmental…

Disability Pride Fest Tomorrow

MOORHEAD — The very first Disability Pride Fest is coming to the metro Thursday, and you’re invited. It coincides with other Disability pride fest celebrations in major u-s cities across the nation, including one in Minneapolis-St. Paul, and it’s part of the commemoration of the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Organizers say it’s a chance to see…

Blizzards in July

FARGO — You might not think a blizzard in July is much of a miracle, but you’d be wrong. You can help make miracles happen this week on Miracle Treat Day, happening this Thursday. That’s the annual event that gives money from each Blizzard sold at local Dairy Queens to Sanford Children’s Hospital. Moorhead Dairy Queen’s Troy DeLeon brings his employees…

Bringing the Sunshine, No Matter the Weather

FARGO — Next week’s forecast is all but guaranteed to bring some sunshine to the region, especially for children struggling with a cancer diagnosis. That’s because it’s the return of the annual “Sunshine Kids Golf Tournament,” now in its 18th year. The tournament is once again sold out and looking to top its previous fundraising record. Sunshine Kids is a…

Pet Connection: Meet Katya

MOORHEAD — It’s officially Katya, but why be so formal? After all, it only takes a few seconds for her to award you kisses and cuddles, so we’ll call her by the name her foster family’s affectionately dubbed her: “Pig,” thanks to the silly snorting sounds she makes when she’s content. She’s a sweet-natured, happy-go-lucky, year-and-a-half-old pit bull who loves…

Moorhead Area Public Schools announces referendum vote this fall

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Area Public Schools is asking the community to vote on a two-question referendum this fall due to lagging state funding. The district says the money will go to stabilize the budget, protect high-quality education and invest in critical operational and capital needs. Question One proposes an operating levy to generate $4.37 million each year for…

Minnesota senators react to Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s announcement to resign

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — A few days after receiving a guilty verdict for burglary, Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell has decided to resign. In that time, she plans to finish up her final duties and obtain health insurance for her son. “I don’t know that she’s done her constituents any service by being there. I mean, she’s had very…