GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – Grand Forks Public Schools Summer Performing Arts Company is back once again on the stage, this time with over a thousand students signed up. SPA high school students will be putting on two musicals, Mamma Mia and The Little Mermaid. But it’s not just for the teens. The program has a wide age range, and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s National Donut Day and this year Sandy’s Donuts partnered with the Salvation Army to give back to the community on this fun day. The organization continues it’s tradition honoring veterans and frontline workers by giving free donuts to everyone at Sandy’s downtown location. The Salvation Army then delivered donuts to local first responders and community…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz signs a $2.6 billion infrastructure bill into law. It’s the largest one in state history. The money will to repairing roads and bridges, creating jobs, and investing in infrastructure across Minnesota. Over $500 million will go to water projects in the state. He signed the bill along the Mississippi River near the…
FARGO — The newest jewel in the crown of the Red River Zoo is open after years of planning and effort. The new “Pride of the Prairie” exhibit is officially open to the public. It highlights some of the most important species of the American plains, including prairie dogs, tiger salamanders, and the black-footed ferret, thought until recently to be…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is giving nearly $5 million in loans for 22 small businesses across the state. It’s part of the state’s new $100 million State Small Business Credit Initiative. One of the chosen businesses in our area is Industrial Finishing Services, Inc. in Perham. That…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The North Dakota Department of Transportation announced today that work will begin June 5th on the tri-level intersection of Interstates 29 and 94 to improve traffic flow. Phase one of the project will focus on adding a new lane dedicated to eastbound traffic on I-94 between the tri-level and 25th St interchanges. This additional lane will provide…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz makes it official by signing a bill to legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older. “The adult use marijuana market is gonna create hundreds if not thousands of jobs projected to be a one billion dollar industry in Minnesota itself. It’s a pretty exciting time. We’re creating an industry, moving…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill Tuesday to legalize recreational marijuana for people over the age of 21, making Minnesota the 23rd state to legalize the substance for adults. “This has been a long journey with a lot of folks involved,” Walz said. Among them was one of the first governors in the U.S….
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — In Moorhead, a memorial day service is held at Prairie Home Cemetery. Veterans held a ceremony with taps and fired shots in honor of those who have died. While families watched from nearby, they could see the impact as graves from many generations were adorned with the American flag. Some of them being veterans of wars….
WEST FARGO — Hundreds of bratwursts are satisfying folks with an appetite for a good cause. It’s part of a fundraiser for Golden Drive for Homeless Kids. The West Fargo Hornbacher’s location hosted the event. Golden Drive is a local nonprofit that works to raise awareness of homeless children in the Fargo-Moorhead area. All donations go to local homeless shelters,…
