Moorhead

Pet Connection: Meet McDonald

FARGO — McDonald may not have a farm of his own, but he’s just as much fun as a farm full of animals all by himself. He’s only about a year old, and has lots of playful kitten energy to spare, but for some reason, he’s as gentle and well-mannered as a cat much older than that. He came to…

Families Invited to Viking Ship Park to Paint the Snow

The outdoor activity featured multiple paint types for multiple surfaces.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – The recent snowfall has left quite the blanket of white laying around the Fargo-Moorhead area. One local group decided to use that blanket as their artistic canvas. Play in Open Spaces, an educational organization dedicated to outdoor activities, held a Paint the Snow Party at Viking Ship Park on Saturday. Families had free access to paints…

Inaugural Indigenous Film Festival

FARGO — It’s a culture with a rich tradition of oral storytelling. And they’re looking for local filmmakers to bring their stories to the silver screen, here in the metro. Organizers are putting out a call for submissions for the very first Indigenous Film Festival in Fargo. It’s open to Native American and Indigenous directors, co-directors, or producers. You can…

Visit Fargo-Moorhead Hosts Annual Luncheon, Awards Ceremony

This was the first annual luncheon for new CEO Shirley Hughes since she took over for the departing Charley Johnson in September of 2025.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Business owners, community organizers, and, of course, the leadership of Visit Fargo-Moorhead filled the Avalon Events Center on the afternoon of February 19. There was a lot to champion regarding tourism in 2025 and its impacts on the local economy. At the helm for her first-ever annual awards luncheon was the new CEO of Visit Fargo-Moorhead,…

Numerous drivers reported across the region to have slid off the roads

FARGO (KVRR) — Many drivers across the region have been sliding off the roads and into the ditches. Both Minnesota and North Dakota officials have reported numerous crashes since the snow started falling. Minnesota State Patrol reports 79 vehicles went off the road, along with 5 jackknifed semis. North Dakota Highway Patrol reports 41 crashes in the state. Many of…

Pet Connection: Meet Babka and Snowflake

FARGO — If you’ve ever had a newborn in your life, you probably remember just how much work they can be. The long, sleepless nights, the frequent crying, the feedings every couple of hours. And for the volunteers of Cat’s Cradle, that’s what they do every time someone brings in someone like little Snowflake. He was born prematurely two weeks…

Crews work to clear out slush and heavy snow throughout the metro

FARGO/MOORHEAD (KVRR) — Snow has returned to the region once again. With slippery roads and heavy snow, public works is working hard to clean up the mess. “Crews have been out keeping the roads cleared off and putting some product down to prevent ice. And the mild temperatures have been helping us out also,” said Paul Fiechtner, Public Works Director…

Minnesota Legislature convenes annual session

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — The Minnesota Legislature begins its session, convening for the first time since last June. For many lawmakers walking into the Capitol was a bit different, as security has been amplified since the shooting that killed former speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman. Sen. John Hoffman who was shot and injured, shared his condolences…

Moorhead City Council debates creating city ordinance regarding ICE operations

The Moorhead City Council, along with first responders and the public meet to discuss ordinances dealing with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. 2/17/26.MOORHEAD — The Moorhead City Council held a workshop at the Hjemkomst Center where there was some heated debate on the issue of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in the city. The topic of ICE took…

Sen. Amy Klobuchar encourages public to frequent businesses affected by recent ICE raids

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — As part of her campaign for governor of Minnesota, Sen. Amy Klobuchar checked in with local businesses to advocate for spending locally. The visit comes as Gov. Tim Walz announced his plans to allocate $10 million to local businesses that have been affected by the recent I.C.E. raids. Businesses will be able to apply for loans…