FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Blood shortages have been at critical levels for a long time, but there is something being done to address that according to the Red Cross. They are using a new inclusive risk-based assessment to determine if someone can donate blood, regardless of sexual orientation. “This is a historic change in blood banking and it is very…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRRKDLM) — It was another busy and long weekend for law enforcement dealing with traffic and crowds at WE Fest in Detroit Lakes. Becker County Sheriff’s Office logged more than 600 emergency calls-for-service during WE Fest: that was nearly triple the normal call volume for all of Becker County. They responded to 12 assaults, some involving multiple…
ABERCROMBIE, N.D. (KVRR) — A community celebration featuring Civil War reenactments, blacksmiths, rodeos and more. “We have a parade. Fire Department has a pretty good rodeo. We have a street dance. It’s just a good time to get the community together. Just celebrate, get to visit. It’s a good time to visit with the neighbors so we have Aber Days….
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Out at Gooseberry Park, numerous people gathered to soak in the warm sun and enjoy some jazz tunes. Kicks held another concert to give local bands an opportunity to play in front of a live crowd. “Be able to give six groups an opportunity to play it’s just fantastic,” said Tim Johnson, the music director for…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — Three days and nights of country music and camping comes to an end at Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes. WE Fest’s final headliner, Kane Brown, hit the stage around 11 Saturday night due to a rain delay. Organizers issued a shelter in place around 8:30 due to the threat of weather. But the show…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With a combination of perfect weather and people itching to get on the water there has been a record number of fish being caught in North Dakota. “So, we’ve seen the fishing in North Dakota turn into nothing short of legendary. The fishing has been just off the chart it’s been fantastic,” says Doug Leier, a…
OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) – A train derailment has roads closed off in Otter Tail County Friday morning. The Sheriff’s Office responded to a derailment just before midnight on the east side of Highway 10 near the intersection of County Highway 60 in Gorman Township. That’s in between Frazee and Perham. The Sheriff’s Office did not say how many…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — MSUM is commemorating one of the first black Civil War veterans in the area with a statue. Felix Battles was a Union soldier born into slavery in Tennessee and moved to Mississippi during his childhood. Sometime before 1860, he gained his freedom by likely escaping and moving north to Iowa. In 1864, he was one of…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As students begin preparing for the start of classes, the need for teachers in our region is still urgent. Earlier this week, North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board sent a letter to Gov. Burgum asking him to declare a teacher crisis. There are nine teacher openings in West Fargo Public schools and eighteen openings at…
Cobber Corn Feed from August 2017MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — If you’re a fan of corn on the cob, get ready to mark this down on your calendar. The annual Cobber Corn Feed is set for Wednesday, August 16 at Concordia College in Moorhead. It’ll be the first feed for new president Dr. Colin Irvine. It’s open to everyone from alumni,…
