CNN — USA Hockey announced Sunday it will require the use of neck laceration protection for all junior hockey players beginning August 1 – a decision coming three months after a player died from a skate to the neck. “Safety is always at the forefront of our conversations and the action of our Congress today reflected that,” said USA Hockey president…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — People could sample some of the area’s best hotdish during a competition in Moorhead. Moorhead American legion hosting this hotdish competition and silent auction to benefit the North Dakota/Minnesota Veterans Honor Flight. Twelve participants submitted hotdishes to be judged on taste, look, smell, and texture. This competition has been going on for 4 years and the competitors…
CLAY CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle crash that left two people dead. It was reported around 5:30 this morning on Highway 9 near Barnesville in Clay County. The patrol says the car left the highway and crashed near milepost 146. One person was thrown from the vehicle. Information on the 28-year-old male driver from…
FARGO, N.D., (KVRR)- Great Plains Food Bank receives a donation of six thousands bottles of honey. Sioux Honey Co-op out of Sioux City, Iowa delivered thousands of small bear shaped bottles of their Sue Bee honey to the food bank. Honey does not expire, so these donations will be able to be enjoyed without worry of spoiling before reaching the…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — The first spring flooding outlook looks very promising for the Red River Valley. National Weather Service predicts minor to isolated moderate flooding in some areas. Rain and freezing rain last month helped increase the amount of moisture that is available to run into streams and rivers. But snowfall has been well below normal across much…
FARGO — We’re making a literal connection today on Pet Connection…. specifically, with a guy named after a connecting piece. Zipper comes to us from 4 Luv of Dog shelter, and he’s an approximately 2 year old Rottweiler mix. His handler Cindy Holtan says he’s one of those dogs that just makes them ask, “Why?” as in, why on earth…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR)- As the cannabis industry rapidly grows, a local college starts programs to help students get prepared. M-State is partnering with Green Flower to create multiple programs to teach students about the cannabis business. Green Flower trains cannabis professionals. The online programs take around 9 weeks to complete and reward a certificate to show expertise. The programs are…
WHITE EARTH RESERVATION (KVRR/KFGO) — Authorities believe that an ice fisherman died of carbon monoxide poisoning on Norcross Lake on White Earth Reservation. White Earth Police Department says 37-year-old Nathan Ray of Borup was found unresponsive in a fish house Saturday and died at the scene. Officers are reminding anglers to have a carbon monoxide detector in their ice shelter…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Police are looking for information on an injured puppy that was left outside a fire station. The puppy, which was inside of a kennel, was abandoned at the back side of South Moorhead Fire Station on Sunday morning. Police say it was very lethargic, had obvious trauma to its head and appeared in distress. Lt….
FARGO — Ever heard of the Legend of Zelda? Even if you haven’t, you might recognize its music. And even then, if you still don’t — you’ve probably heard of the Disney movie, Fantasia. That familiarity with myths, legends, games and fairy tales is part of what the performers and maestro of the F-M Symphony are predicting will make this…
