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EMS on alert for heat related illnesses

Medical officials are on alert for heat related illness especially with people working outside for long periods of time.

July 18, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)-They say typically if it’s just one hot day they see less heat trauma but that can change when there is a heat wave over multiple days. Symptoms of heat fatigue can be confusion, slurred speech, profuse sweating, nausea, vomiting, cramping and headaches. To avoid these symptoms it’s wise to stay hydrated and near air conditioning. “We’re looking…

MN National Guard welcomes first Jewish chaplain

July 18, 2022

KVRR Staff,

ST. PAUL – The Minnesota National Guard is welcoming its first Jewish religious leader. Rabbi Frederick Kamil was sworn in during a ceremony Saturday on the steps of the State Capitol. He moved to Minnesota last year from Detroit and says he’s always wanted to join the military. State Chaplain Colonel Buddy Winn says adding Rabbi Kamil to the chaplaincy…

Celebrating National Ice Cream Day at Kone’s Kreamery

You may want to cool down in that summer sun with a cold treat.

July 17, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- It’s National Ice Cream Day! Kone’s Kreamery in Fargo is one ice cream shop that celebrates yearly, and they have a special buy one scoop get one free special. According to NationalDay.com Americans eat more ice cream than any other country in the world. The average American eats around 4 gallons of ice cream each year. “For…

Another Red River Valley Fair is in the record books, some vendors vow to return

Vendors talk about closing time and their impressions of the FM Metro

July 17, 2022

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Red River Valley Fair wraps and vendors prepare for their next stop. People are taking this last opportunity to soak in the final moments of the fair environment. The sound of screams coming from rides, the joy of winning prizes, and for vendors it’s a wrap for another stop on their tour. “We love…

Names Released In 3-Vehicle Fatal Crash on I-94 in Moorhead Friday

July 17, 2022

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota State Patrol releases the names of three people killed Friday afternoon in a construction zone crash on I-94 in Moorhead. The victims include 65-year-old Robert Correll and 63-year-old Linda Correll of Ham Lake, Minnesota and 89-year-old Shirley Gatzke of Blaine, Minnesota. All three were in a SUV stopped behind a semi in the construction zone…

Moorhead To Celebrate Major Underpass Project on Monday

July 17, 2022

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — What started out as a multi-million dollar idea in 2017 is almost complete and Moorhead is ready to celebrate. A ribbon cutting and party is planned at the Main 20th & 21st Streets Railroad Underpass on Monday afternoon. City officials say the underpass is just days away from opening. It is the largest public transportation project…

Clay County Fair provides outlet for family fun

The Clay County Fair welcomes the community back after their own COVID-19 hiatus. Food, games, and family atmosphere is still in tact.

July 16, 2022

Site Staff,

BARNESVILLE, Minn. (KVRR)- The Clay County Fair is back and families in the Fargo Moorhead area are happy to get out and bring the kids along. People say this fair is just right because it’s small enough for parents to keep track of kids, but still big enough to live up to the fair hype, with good food and a…

Rare Beer Picnic returns after two years off from COVID

This sampling festival provides breweries and cideries a chance to connect with the community and share their new summer projects since 2015.

July 16, 2022

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, M.N. (KVRR)-The Rare Beer Picnic returns after 2 year hiatus Organizers with Junkyard Brewing Company says the event sold out in just two days, a thousand tickets total were sold and people packed Davy Memorial Park for some beer tasting and live music, there was also a free meal included with the ticket purchase. They say this helps set…

Kayaker Saves Boy on the St. Louis River

July 15, 2022

By Maria Vollom

DULUTH, Minn. — There was a happy and safe ending to some frightening moments on the St. Louis River last week. Police say a 6-year-old boy was found in the water, after becoming separated from the family sailboat. A kayaker who happened to be nearby on the river says he heard and saw a child yelling for his father. He…

I-94 crash near Moorhead causes injuries

July 14, 2022

Jim Monk,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – Two SUVS, a car and a box truck were part of a multi-vehicle crash on I-94 east of Moorhead. It happened at around 10 a.m. in the westbound lane near the weigh station. Traffic headed west was backed up for miles for more than 90 minutes. State Patrol, Clay County deputies, Dilworth and Moorhead Fire-Rescue were…