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FM Opera celebrates 55 years; welcomes in third ever general director

FM Opera 55th Anniversary CelebrationFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo-Moorhead Opera is celebrating 55 years, and are being led by a new general director to kick off the 2023-2024 season. Curt Olds takes over, as the celebration concert rocked the Reineke Fine Arts Center. Olds, who comes from New York City, has seen many facets to the opera scene, and…

Minnesota Zoo caring for orphaned sea otters from Alaska

Denali & LukaAPPLE VALLEY, Minn. (KVRR) – The Minnesota Zoo has welcomed two orphaned sea otter pups from Alaska. The pups, named Denali and Nuka, were rescued by the Alaska SeaLife Center. They are now receiving ’round the clock care at the Minnesota Zoo. Denali, the older pup, was rescued on land, more than 5 miles up a river, away…

Cenex is calling people to show off their local pride with Hometown Throwdown

FARGO N.D. (KVRR) – The winner of the contest will take home one hundred thousand dollars to bring their hometown festival to the next level. All you have to do to enter is share a picture or video of your hometowns festival and tell them what makes your town the best. 19 states are eligible to enter including North Dakota,…

Minnesota based Dog Food Company to open a New Service Dog Training Facility

    GREENVILLE, MINN. (KVRR) – NutriSource, a Perham, Minnesota based dog food company, is opening a new service dog training facility. The Spot located in Greenfield, west of the Twin Cities, will support veterans and first responders on their path toward healing with their four legged best friend by their side. The facility along with training will offer daycare,…

United Way and Bremer Bank pack 700 kits to help those transitioning from homelessness

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Employees from Bremer Bank and United Way of Cass-Clay  packed 700 kits with household items to help those overcoming homelessness. Which included dining and kitchen utensils, home cleaning materials, personal hygiene items and bedroom essentials. “To have a thriving community you have to have stable, comfortable housing,” said Julie Whitney, the Bremer Bank Fargo/Moorhead Market President….

Vic’s Bar & Grill moving to former Chumley’s spot

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A longtime downtown Moorhead establishment has announced a new location. Vic’s Bar & Grill, a fixture in the Moorhead Center Mall, is moving to the location now occupied by Chumley’s on Main Avenue. In a social media post, Vic’s says Chumley’s was closing and they were fortunate to obtain the space. Both will remain open until…

Dozens of States Sue Meta Platforms For Contributing to Youth Mental Health Crisis

(KVRR/AP) — Dozens of U.S. states, including North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, California and New York, are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people and contributing to the youth mental health crisis by knowingly and deliberately designing features on Instagram and Facebook that addict children to its platforms. A lawsuit filed by 33 states in federal court in California, claims…

Propane Tank Leak at Solar Gas Yard near Mentor, MN

MENTOR, Minn. (KVRR) — A propane leak late Monday night forced a home to be evacuated and Highway 2 to be closed for awhile in Mentor, Minnesota. The leak was reported before 11 p.m. at Solar Gas Yard. Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Mentor Fire Department determined that a 6,000 gallon propane tank was leaking. The tank was left to…