DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) – The Clay County Joint Power Commission comes together in support of local firefighters and EMTs. As city leaders gather to recognize local first responders, fallen law enforcement members are not forgotten. “Yesterday we’re all aware that we lost a brother in our family so at this time, I’d like to just ask everyone to take a…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — After one door closes, another one opens for an Italian restaurant in Moorhead. Altony’s moves to a new location in south Moorhead “Steady and busy. Oh, they’re very glad we’re back open. They missed us,” says Ryan Alford. The Italian theme has stayed. What was once Little Caesar’s in south Moorhead is now Altony’s Neighborhood Italian…
Talk about terrific timing. Just as the CDC announced its new, relaxed recommendations for vaccinated Americans and telling us we can drop the masks, the YMCA is welcoming back one and all for its annual Healthy Kids Day this weekend. It’s been more than a year since the metro’s YMCA facilities opened their doors to everyone for the free-to-all-ages event….
MOORHEAD, Minn, (KVRR) — Moorhead is celebrating Arbor Day by planting a sustainable food forest. City officials and volunteers showed up to MB Johnson park to plant 70 apple trees, 15 pear trees, 15 plum trees, and 40 June, aronia and honey berry shrubs. The trees and shrubs are all different ages and sizes so they’ll be able to bear…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – MSUM is celebrating its spring semester graduates virtually. The commencements began Thursday and will continue Friday. Graduates from the College of Arts & Humanities and College of Business, Analytics & Communication were celebrated Thursday afternoon. MSUM officials say hosting smaller ceremonies and using an online meeting format allows graduates to see the faces of the students,…
For a dog as sweet as his breed look no further than Daxton the chocolate lab. He’s high energy, affectionate, always up for a game, and just as goofy as his breed’s reputation would have it. He’s also very well behaved, gets along well with other dogs, kennel trained, and getting over Parvovirus like a champ. Labs are bred to…
MINNESOTA (KVRR) — A recreational marijuana bill is expected to pass in the Minnesota House Thursday in a full floor vote. The bill aims to legalize and regulate cannabis for adult use in the state. If it becomes law, Minnesotans 21 years and older would be allowed to buy, have and use marijuana. The bill also calls for expunging criminal…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — At least 400 neighborhood input surveys have been mailed out to residents and business owners in Moorhead. The City is considering an accelerated work schedule for the Southeast Main 20th, 21st Street Underpass project. Based on current progress, the BNSF bridge over Southeast Main Avenue would be completed in October and the permanent BNSF track would…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — After decades of serving up pies, Duane’s House of Pizza has closed its Moorhead location. “It’s my wife and I’s favorite pizza. It definitely has that local and unique taste,” Duane’s customer Jordan Johnson said. After serving the community for 64 years, Duane’s House of Pizza has closed its Moorhead location. The business made the announcement…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Clay County prosecutors have filed charges against a man who was arrested following the death of a cab driver in Moorhead. Eighteen-year-old Willie Sparkman is charged with second-degree unintentional murder while committing a robbery, aggravated robbery and conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery. According to court documents, the victim, 24 year-old Abdullahi Mohamed Abdullahi was “slumped over in…
