MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Concordia College has been preparing for its annual Christmas concerts. The 97th annual Christmas concert will be performed four times in Moorhead. Then they’ll hit the road for two shows in Minneapolis. Physical preparations are going on right now, but the planning for this show has been going on all year. Wyatt Steinke, Executive Producer of…
(AP) – Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed by another inmate and seriously injured Friday at a federal prison in Arizona. The attack happened at the Federal Correctional Institution, Tucson, a medium-security prison that has been plagued by security lapses and staffing shortages. The person was not authorized to publicly discuss details…
FARGO, N.D (KVRR) – The people of Fargo burned some calories before their big Thanksgiving feast with the annual “Burn the Bird” run. Before sitting down to a turkey dinner and some football, the community came out to burn some calories. “It is the Thanksgiving day tradition for so many families in the valley; its really about coming together, having…
NEW YORK (KVRR/KFGO) — A group of Fargo-Moorhead band leaders traveled to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Six current and former leaders joined 400 others from around the U.S. and Mexico. Laura Johnson, of Dilworth, is the band director at Carl Ben Eielson Middle School and Fargo South High School. She said they arrived in New York City…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Faith4Hope and LRM Ministry teamed up to provide a Pre-Thanksgiving Feast for those in need. As the holiday season approaches, many families begin preparing for festivities. However, for many the holidays often struggle simply to provide a Thanksgiving meal for their families. Faith-4-hope set out to host a holiday meal and give these people a family-like…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – RDO Caters Taters for Charity takes over a ballroom at Holiday Inn in Fargo for its annual potato luncheon fundraiser. People from around the metro came out for the anticipated baked potato lunch. This year celebrates a special milestone with the event having raised over one million dollars in its 23 years for local organizations. “It’s…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – Minnesota Department of Safety is reminding people to drive sober as we head into the holidays. This also means there will be extra DWI patrols throughout the state. “Impaired is impaired. Doesn’t matter what you’re using,” said Mike Hanson, the DPS Director of Traffic Safety. “Whether it’s alcohol, or whether it’s cannabis or a prescription…
President Joe Biden speaks after pardoning the national Thanksgiving turkey, Liberty, during a pardoning ceremony at the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)WASHINGTON (AP) — Turkeys Liberty and Bell have new appreciation for the phrase, “Let freedom ring.” The Thanksgiving birds played their part Monday in annual White House tradition that this year coincided with President Joe Biden ‘s…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Salvation Army steps up to give out Thanksgiving food boxes for those in need around the metro. Nearly 700 boxes were given out to people in need around the community. “Well it really is a beautiful experience that we have and we know that thanks goes to the community and provides the funding to provide…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With the first feast of the holiday season this week, Sanford Health gives us tips and tricks for a fun and nutritious Thanksgiving. Planning your meals ahead of time is important when considering healthier alternatives. Some options are substituting your typical ingredients in your favorite recipes for low sodium, low fat options. Adding vegetables to receipts…
