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Local leaders on affordable housing, senior living options

A panel at Concordia College included Minnesota Representative Heather Keeler and leaders from nonprofits and public sectors.

August 30, 2023

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Local leaders say most people demand more affordable housing, diversity and more options for senior living. “Affordability, as we’ve been talking about, is the largest barrier to home ownership. 60% of residents don’t have enough money for downpayment. 55% can’t find an affordable home to purchase,” says Lisa Bode, the Government Affairs Director for the City…

Thousands of dollars of equipment stolen from Livewire in Fargo

August 30, 2023

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A large amount of equipment was stolen from the event production company Livewire’s trailer, parked outside its facility in downtown Fargo Tuesday. The total cost of the equipment stolen was close to $7,000 including a generator, microphones, multiple TVs and more. Someone also stole a catalytic converter from one of the company’s vehicles which cost $10,000…

LIVE: Local Punk Music Scene Rallies Around Twin Cities Shooting Victims

They're banding together to make a difference.

August 30, 2023

Emily Welker,

FARGO — Punk rock is all about authenticity and artistic freedom, and doing it yourself. So the mass shooting at a punk music gathering in Minneapolis that left one person dead and at least six others injured is prompting immediate action from musicians in the FM area. A man in his thirties died from his wounds in the shooting, another…

Two Arrested After Chase In Vehicle Reported Stolen

Moorhead Police arrest two suspects after a chase in a stolen vehicle overnight

August 29, 2023

KVRR Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Two people are arrested after a chase through the metro in a stolen vehicle. 33-year-old Felix Wallette III and 33-year-old Krystle Landa, both of Fargo, fled from Fargo police around 1 a.m. Officers in Moorhead tried to stop the couple but they continued to flee. The chase ended due to the high rate of speed and…

Students in 8 states can now eat free school meals, advocates urge Congress for nationwide policy

August 26, 2023

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — When classes resume after Labor Day, Amber Lightfeather won’t have to worry about where her children’s next meals will be coming from. They’ll be free. Minnesota, New Mexico, Colorado, Vermont, Michigan, and Massachusetts will make school breakfasts and lunches permanently free to all students starting this academic year, regardless of family income, following in the…

44th annual Island Park Art Show still a hit with hundreds across F-M visiting

August 26, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Our F-M community had a chance to explore and unwind at the 44th annual Island Park Art Show. Hundreds of local artists showing off their fine arts and crafts while folks in our community supported them. Organizers say the handmade products made from local artists is what makes this show unique. “Local artists are very, very…

New indoor paintball facility opens in F-M area

August 25, 2023

Site Staff,

DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) — A fun new way to relieve some stress and energy has made its home right here in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Making it the first indoor paintball course in our area as far as Minneapolis. “So, this concept was Sam Was, he’s the owner. He’s 21 years old he’s an entrepreneur, he researched this for two years…

School back in session for some areas across F-M

August 24, 2023

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D./MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The end of August means it’s back-to-school season. This transition can be hard for not only students but their families and general community members as well. As children head back to school there are a few things to keep in mind that will be changing your daily commute. With drop-offs and pick-ups causing a…

Confusion over new state law leads to removal of officers from schools

August 24, 2023

KVRR Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Parents are looking for more clarification on a new state law as Moorhead Police pull school resource officers from all public schools. Legal counsel has interpreted that a section of the education bill may prohibit any physical contact from an SRO that “controls” a student. SROs could face civil and criminal penalties for violating the law….

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Uncle

See, he's already part of your family. It's right there in his name!

August 24, 2023

Emily Welker,

FARGO — They say good things come in small packages, and dogs don’t come a whole lot smaller than Uncle the Chihuahua. He’s still at puppy at only seven months old, but he’s already picked up some great manners. He’s got a very laid back disposition for a breed that’s widely understood to be prone to anxiety, and in spite…