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Pet Connection: Meet the Buns

The Moorhead domestic rabbit crisis comes crashing down on a pet rescue organization.

This week’s Pet Connection is an update on a story we’ve been following for a few weeks here on the Morning Show. They are now up to fifty-one domestic bunnies captured from a Moorhead neighborhood, and taken in to safety by volunteers at Kritter Krazy Reptile and Exotic rescue. That’s according to rescue founder Tasha Gorentz. The animals appear to…

Labor activists hold rallies at four senators’ offices to gain support for Pro Act

. We came here to tell you that it's good for all Americans, all working people in this country, union or not."

FARGO, N.D. & MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Community activists are fighting for a change to labor laws in Minnesota and North Dakota. After receiving support from Minnesota Democratic Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar, community activists are asking North Dakota Republican senators Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven to join forces and stand with the working people. “Speaking about basic working…

U.S. Border Travel Restrictions Extended, Gov. Burgum Calls It “Preposterous”

BISMARCK N.D.  — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum calls it “preposterous”. The Biden administration is extending non-essential travel restrictions at the northern and southern borders until August 21. The administration is under fire for continuing to keep them in place more than a year into the pandemic, and after Canada announced it was reopening to vaccinated Americans on August 9….

Barnesville calls for water restrictions immediately

BARNESVILLE, MN (KVRR) —  Effective immediately the City of Barnesville implemented Stage 3 water restrictions. Restrictions include: • No lawn watering; except for yards sodded or seeded this year • Trees, shrubs and gardens may be watered using handheld devices only from 6:00-9:00 am and 7:00-10:00 pm; following Odd-Even Rule, on even numbered days, even numbered homes and on odd…

Search for Missing Man in Becker County

Dillon Christianson / Becker County Sheriff’s Office FacebookBECKER CO., Minn. — Becker County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 20-year-old Dillon Christianson of Ponsford. They say Christianson was reported missing around 5 Tuesday afternoon. He was last seen walking on County Highway 26, southeast of Ponsford around 3 pm. Christianson has been diagnosed with Autism, ADHD and is diabetic. The Native…

Man Hurt In Fire At House Hosting Daycare in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A two-alarm fire injures one man and displaces a daycare in a house in Moorhead. Moorhead Fire Department was called to 710 12th street north at noon. When they arrived, firefighters encountered smoke and flames in the upper story kitchen, but were able to quickly knock down the fire. According to department officials the kids in daycare…

Moorhead Police arrest suspect in Wyndmere bank robbery

RICHLAND COUNTY, ND (KVRR) — The woman accused of a bank robbery in Wyndmere, North Dakota is under arrest. Moorhead Police received a tip from a concerned citizen on Monday. The tipster recognized images of the suspect vehicle. Moorhead Police located the vehicle and took the suspect into custody. 43 year old Tessa Jaksa from Moorhead was apprehended by Moorhead…

LIVE: United Way School Supply Drive Only Halfway to Goal

Where there's a will, there's a way.

It’s one of the most important annual academic fundraisers in the Cass-Clay county area. And unfortunately, with just three days to go, this year’s United Way of Cass-Clay school supply drive is only halfway to its goal. United Way officials are working to collect and distribute six thousand backpacks filled with fresh school supplies this year. The fundraiser wraps up…