Moorhead

Avoiding a Holiday Financial Headache

FARGO — We’ve almost hit Thanksgiving and the biggest holiday shopping event of the year — Black Friday. And financial experts say if you want to save yourself a holiday financial headache, it’s time to start setting your holiday budget. Whether you do your shopping online or hit the stores in person, Northwestern Mutual’s Korina Holte says you need to…

Community Gathers to Mourn Loss of Officer Bradley Schenck

His funeral, held at Hope Lutheran's South Campus in Fargo, attracted hundreds who will miss his contributions to the community.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – There was hardly a dry eye inside Hope Lutheran on November 23, as hundreds gathered to say goodbye to a brave man. “He carried himself with courage and grace,” said Bradly Schenck’s eldest son, Colby, in his eulogy. Officer Schenck – who spent 16 years with the Moorhead Police Department – was diagnosed with brain cancer…

Moorhead Antiques Mall Celebrates 30 Years with Holiday Savings

They're still reeling a bit from a break-in on November 9. The culprits in that case have not yet been caught.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – The Moorhead Antiques Mall is celebrating a major anniversary – while still recovering from a recent burglary. The Mall has been open for 30 years, and in its same location for 25. To commemorate those anniversaries, they held a store-wide Christmas sale all weekend. Most stalls offered at least 20 percent off their items – with…

Three Homes Destroyed in Otter Tail County Fire

Authorities say the homes were unoccupied at the time of the blaze.

The general location of the fire, which affected 3 homes on the southwest edge of Otter Tail Lake. AMOR TOWNSHIP, MN (KVRR) – Three residences are what authorities are calling “a complete loss” following an early-morning fire in Otter Tail County. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says they were alerted to a fire taking place in the 28000 block…

Health and Wellness for the Holidays: Talking Turkey

FARGO — It’s the final installment in our health and wellness during the holidays series and we’re finally talking turkey. And stuffing, and cranberries, and all the other features of the traditional Thanksgiving table that can complicate the decisions you make about nutrition this time of year. Essentia Health dieticians say it’s important to remember while dietary goals are important,…

Former Clay County jailer acquitted of sexual conduct with inmate

Clay County CourthouseMOORHEAD (KVRR-KFGO) – A jury has acquitted a former Clay County correctional officer accused of having a sexual relationship with an inmate. Chloe Nord was charged with two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. Prosecutors claimed Nord became romantically involved with the inmate between November of last year and her last day of work in January. Nord is accused of exchanging…

Local shelters meet to discuss the urgency and needs to address homelessness in the metro

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “The demand is great, we make decisions that we wouldn’t normally make about how many people we serve. Sometimes we tolerate more things within the shelter and more behavior within the shelter than what we would normally do. And everybody gets really, really stressed,” said Jan Eliassen, Gladys Ray Shelter. On any given night, over a…

Health and Wellness for the Holidays: Workouts at Work

FARGO — From buying presents, to creating the perfect meals, to decorating the house and buying plane tickets, being saddled with so many extra responsibilities over the holidays can pile on the stress. But skipping out on your daily workout in order to save precious time for other tasks is probably going to backfire on you, according to health and…

Pet Connection: Meet the Ten Tiny Puppies

CASSELTON, N.D. — It’s hard to believe that this much in-studio mayhem started with a lone little dog, abandoned by herself on the side of the road in a single pet carrier. But that’s what happened when animal lovers discovered Charlotte the beagle, picked her up, and brought her in to the care of Crystal Aakre at Kieffer Kennels. Upon…

Moorhead Mayor considers run for Minnesota House seat

Shelly CarlsonMOORHEAD (KVRR-KFGO) – The mayor of Moorhead is considering a run for an open seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2026. The Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board website shows that Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson filed on Monday, Nov. 17 to register her campaign committee. The filing indicates Carlson plans to run as a democrat for the Minnesota…