Moorhead

‘Cherries for Charity’ annual fundraiser begins

FARGO — They’re one of the sweetest treats of the summer season. And now, you can indulge, and make life a little sweeter for families in our region struggling with the bitterness of domestic violence. Cherries for Charity is kicking off its 42nd year of fundraising at area Hornbacher’s. For each pound of Bing cherries sold, 25 cents goes toward…

Two arrested for murder in the death of 3-year-old Moorhead boy

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Two caregivers have been arrested on murder charges in the March death of a three-year-old Moorhead boy. Shiann Erickson, 21, and Rosa Garza, 24, are in the Clay County Correctional Center on charges of second-degree murder without intent. Police began investigating the death Eastyn Deronjic after a medical call for a child not breathing in the…

Moorhead’s South Park wading pool will stay closed

Annual Doggy DipMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The wading pool at South Park near Ellen Hopkins School won’t be opening for the summer. The City of Moorhead Parks and Recreation Department says the pool is beyond reasonable repair due to persistent leaks and failing concrete and needs to be demolished. The Park Advisory Board will review long-range planning for aquatics in…

United Way of Cass-Clay kicks of school supply drive

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s only the beginning of summer but United Way of Cass-Clay is already gearing up for the start of school. It’s annual school supply drive kicks off. You can pick up anything from backpacks, binders and folders to pens, pencils and markers. Supplies can be dropped off at Enclave, First International Bank and Trust, any Marvin…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Lia

FARGO — Lia is a super-chatty and charming kitty who came to Homeward Animal Shelter by way of the pound about a week ago. They think she’s about seven years old, and as Heather Klefstad of Homeward says,  it’s unclear why a cat who’s so beautiful and well-behaved, not to mention affectionate, wouldn’t be a cat someone was looking for….