FARGO — Students at West Fargo and Moorhead public schools are set to start school on Thursday. And that means there are only a few days left to get your kids up to date on their shots. New kindergarteners need chicken pox, tetanus, and Hepatitis B vaccinations, as well as the measles/mumps/rubella shot, and the polio vaccine. Doctors recommend kids…
Al Quie (AP photo)WAYZATA, Minn. (KVRR) – Former Minnesota Governor Al Quie has died. Quie was 99 when he died at an assisted living facility in Wayzata. Quie was a Republican member of Congress for more than 20 years and the 35th governor of Minnesota. Before getting into politics, he worked as a farmer and also served as a pilot with…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Hundreds from our community celebrated Native culture at MB Johnson Park for the annual Native American Picnic. After a ceremony filled with singing and dancing, the community brought out the food featuring hot dogs and burgers. The DJ kept the party going for all while the kids jumped in bouncy houses. Those from all backgrounds were…
WINGER, Minn. (KVRR) — A small fire was found in a building at Lucken Trucks and Parts in Winger, Minnesota Saturday morning. Polk County Sheriff’s Office was notified about smoke coming from the building around 6:30. Winger, Erskine and Fosston Fire Departments all responded and put out the small fire within the building. There was moderate damage to the building,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — They are continuing their mission to end homelessness Golden Drive hosted a supply drive in Downtown Fargo. This event was to gather supplies for local children’s birthdays. This morning, volunteers packed 350 birthday bags reaching their goal a filled with cupcake decorations, napkins, plates and more. “Words can’t describe the impact that this makes on our…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s a busy weekend for incoming college freshmen and their families as they spent most of Saturday getting dorms situated for the school year. “For me, it’s just being the first friendly face so that they feel welcome to campus,” says NDSU junior Megan Okke. Thousands of students are getting ready for a new chapter in…
HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) – Say happy birthday to Horace with a fun-filled weekend for the whole family! “Having a huge celebration where the whole community can come together and celebrate and just be a part of a community again you can just see the happiness and the joy it brings other people. So, I think it’s been really nice to…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Just in time for the start of the school year, the Minnesota State University System, represented by Teamsters Local 320, reaches an agreement including wage increases, averting a strike. The tentative agreement also requires the college and university system to conduct an equity and compensation study. Members will start voting on the new agreement in late…
MINNESOTA (KVRR) — A Red Lake woman has been sentenced to five years in prison followed by two years of supervised release for her role in an arson conspiracy on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. According to court documents, Dalene Roberta Fajardo, 35, Corey Leigh Stately, 40, and Lori Anna Sayers, 33, conspired and knowingly agreed to commit arson to…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Police seized drugs, guns, ammunition and cash from a Moorhead apartment Wednesday. Capt. Deric Swenson says officers conducted a search warrant in the 3700 Block of 7 Street South. Officers located over 170 fentanyl pills and over 18 grams of fentanyl paste. Swenson says the search also resulted in the seizure of guns with ammunition and…
