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Beating Holiday Stress Series: When Grief and Loneliness Steal the “Holly-Jollys”

FARGO — It’s the first in our week-long series to help you handle holiday stress with tips on health and wellness from some of the region’s top experts. And we’re kicking it off with one of the most stressful holiday situations you can face. Grieving a recent death or other loss, or handling loneliness can make it much more complicated…

Pangea Cultural Festival Celebrates 30 Years

The event began in 1994, but has seen major growth in the past decade.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – “The musical traditions from all around the world – they’re going to get your toes tapping,” said Markus Krueger of the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County. Krueger could be seen at the 30th iteration of Pangea: Cultivate Our Cultures representing his Scottish heritage with his family’s tartan. He said Pangea always blows him away…

Winter Clothing Drive Raises Awareness of Lack of Warming Stations

Event organizers say they've not received any indication from either city government where they plan to hold warming stations this winter.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – With the cold weather drawing nearer, it’s becoming increasingly more important for folks in need to have proper winter gear – especially with a lot of uncertainty regarding warming stations. The Fargo-Moorhead Mutual Aid & Direct Action Network held a Winter Clothing Drive at the Moorhead Public Library on Saturday. Organizers collected hundreds of socks, mittens,…

Moorhead Woman Arrested for Domestic Assault

The victim of the attack was taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – The Moorhead Police Department says they have made an arrest in connection with an assault that led to the hospitalization of a 53-year-old woman. Authorities say they responded to the 1800 block of 20th Street South to assist Sanford Ambulance with a medical call. Officers on scene determined there was evidence of an assault taking place….

MSUM hosts first ever Indigenous Arts and Crafts Market

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota State Moorhead celebrates American Indian Heritage Month with a variety of events, bringing together the community in Indigenous culture. To celebrate the month, the first-ever Indigenous Arts and Crafts Market was held on Friday. The market showcased handmade beadwork, jewelry, artwork, and more. Many of the displayed artworks came from local artists, alumni, and Indigenous…

Salvation Army kicks off their annual Red Kettle Campaign

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Bells will be ringing across the Fargo-Moorhead area as the Salvation Army has kicked off the start of the annual Red Kettle Campaign. And this year’s goal is to raise $850,000. “It’s important to understand that bell ringers are an integral part of our fundraising campaign. Christmas is our largest event for fundraising. So, over $850,000,…

Confusion on social media stirs over sign posted near Mangos in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Confusion stirred on social media over a sign that appeared in front of the Mexican restaurant, Mangos. Some took to social media to ask whether Mangos was closing its doors. A sign was posted outside, feet away from their door, labeled “Available” with a listed realtor. Early this afternoon, two employees were seen taking down the…

MSUM hosts annual 24-hour online fundraiser to support scholarships and programs

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — For twenty-four hours straight, MSUM is asking its community to help fundraise for many scholarships, programs, and campus initiatives. “Giving Day is really a day for us to celebrate philanthropy at MSUM. We take some time both to lift up our donors, but also to remember why we’re doing what we’re doing, and that is all…

Minnesota House Representative announces run for Congress

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Current Minnesota state Rep. Heather Keeler announced her run for Congress on social media. Keeler is running for Congress in Minnesota’s 7th District to challenge republican Rep. Michelle Fischbach next November. Keeler has been representing Moorhead as the state representative for the past five years. On a post, she says, “After careful and prayerful consideration, I’m…

Northern Lights display brightly across the skies for first time in years

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Across the country, the Aurora Borealis, or the Northern Lights, has shown brightly across the skies. The display of vibrant hues of green and pink is the first bright display of the lights in many years. “I went outside, saw them in town, and I drove out maybe two miles north of town, and they were…