Moorhead

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…

Essentia Expands Mobile Mammography Program for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The healthcare provider is sending their specially outfitted trucks to small, rural communities across Minnesota and North Dakota.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With the exception of skin cancers, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. By the end of 2025, more than 42,000 women will die from the disease in the U.S. Getting a mammogram, though, can be incredibly inconvenient for those who live multiple hours…

School Snapchat Sex Investigation: How to Talk to Your Kids About It

FARGO — It’s a story that’s got parents and educators asking questions about children’s safety on social media. That’s after investigators seize more than 50 cell phones from area high school students allegedly using Snapchat to create child porn, with some victims as young as middle school. Some of the victims were also featured in videos using artificial intelligence, according…

Ghoul Morning: The Haunted History of Downtown Fargo

FARGO — It was the runaway success story of last year’s Halloween season. And this year, Haunted Downtown Fargo tours are back with some fresh locations that are part of the city’s tragic history. It also returns to some old favorites, like the Ivers building, the site of a former mortuary. And the Prescott building, once a hotel, where the…

Moorhead police arrest juvenile in connection with armed robbery of Casey’s General Store

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The Moorhead Police Department says they have made an arrest in connection with the armed robbery of a Casey’s General Store late Monday night, Sept. 30. According to Moorhead police, West Fargo Police Department officers identified a potential suspect from Fergus Falls during a traffic stop on Oct. 2. During the stop, police say they recovered…

Moorhead Business Association Hosts Annual Celebration

The event is intended to highlight the successes of Moorhead businesses over the past year.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – The Moorhead Business Association held its annual celebration this evening at the Courtyard Mariott in Moorhead. The event kicked off at 5:30, and promised networking opportunities, recognition for successful businesses, and big announcements. Key milestones that were highlighted included Fix-it-Forward celebrating an anniversary and opening their fifth location in the Fargo-Moorhead area. The MBA says that…

Minnesota State Moorhead receives $5.5 million gift to help establish next generation of educators

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota State Moorhead is celebrating the school’s largest gift in history from the Nibbe (nib-ee) Family Foundation. The $5.5 million gift establishes the Nibbe School of Teaching and Learning, scholarships, study abroad opportunities, and more. The family has had three generations of family members who went to Moorhead and several became educators. They hope that their…

Pet Connection: Meet the Bucket Kittens

FARGO — Just in time for Halloween season, these three little kittens are here to introduce themselves with a very scary backstory. They were discovered in a bucket, an entire litter, near death, and rushed in for care to Cat’s Cradle. They needed to be tube-fed, they were so small, and all but these three are still in the hospital….

North Dakota, Minnesota Lawmakers Discuss Local Impact of Government Shutdown

Some nonprofit organizations may be unable to pay employees while federal funding is frozen.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “I’m also thinking about everybody else who’s going to pay the cost – literally – if hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans or people in North Dakota lose their health insurance,” said Sen. Tina Smith (D) of Minnesota. Smith is part of the Democratic contingent currently trying to hash out an agreement with Republican legislators to get…