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LIVE: Harlem Globetrotters in the Red River Valley

FARGO — They’ve been entertaining families and inspiring kids for almost one hundred years. And now, the Harlem Globetrotters are here in the Red River Valley. The exhibition basketball team has introduced their basketball skills, comedy, and theatricality to other countries and cultures for generations. They’ve showcased the talents of NBA stars like Wilt Chamberlain, among others. They’ve been a…

United Way Hosts Annual Meeting and Celebration

The United Way of Cass Clay celebrated giving back to the community on Thursday. At their annual meeting and celebration, The United Way recognized companies and individuals who raised money and volunteered to help those impacted by poverty. Thanks to these donations the United Way was able to give food to over 12,000 families in need. Many others were able…

The importance of getting checked for kidney disease

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Kidney Health is very important because it can impact anyone. The same goes for Margie Erickson. The grandma from Hawley was recovering from heart surgery three years ago when her doctor asked her about her kidney disease. “Well it started three years ago. Didn’t have any symptoms like you normally would expect,” said Erickson. “Then the…

Two Boys Charged With Robbery After Taking Cash From Someone Looking To Buy Gaming System

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Two boys are in juvenile detention in Moorhead after grabbing the cash of someone trying to purchase a gaming system after connecting on Facebook Marketplace. When he arrived at an apartment entryway in the 1500 block of Belsly Boulevard Tuesday afternoon, he was confronted by the boys who grabbed his money, pushed him and ran. During…

Polk County Burglary Suspects Identified and Charged

POLK CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Two men arrested after a report of a burglary in progress in Belgium Township in Polk County on Wednesday have been identified and charged. Polk County Sheriff’s Office says 29-year-old Robert Fish of Warren, Minnesota and 34-year-old Richard Paulson of Emerado, North Dakota are both charged with conspiracy to commit burglary in the 2nd and…

Minnesota campaign takes aim at distracted driving

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) —  April is Distracted Driving awareness month and Minnesota Department of Public Safety is taking the opportunity to remind drivers that distraction-free driving is safe driving. Throughout the month, law enforcement agencies will be dedicating extra time aiming to eliminate distracted driving in Minnesota. Over the last 5 years distracted driving has contributed to over 30,000 crashes…