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Moorhead City Council Introducing Resolution To Support Somalis

Moorhead City Council passes resolution supporting immigrant and refugee communities

The possible passage of the resolution comes on the heels of Mayor Shelly Carlson making a public proclamation in support of the immigrant community.

December 8, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Tensions over the mere presence of Somalians in the United States are still elevated following Trump’s lambasting of the group and subsequent measures by ICE to crack down on the population. A Cinnabon employee in Wisconsin was fired after directing a racist rant at a customer they believed to be Somali, while video from the Twin…

Reward offered for missing Fergus Falls man

December 8, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Joshua Ard (Fergus Falls Police Dept.)FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – Fergus Falls Police are offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to 44-year-old Joshua Ard, who is missing and considered endangered. Ard has not seen or heard from by his since late June. Anyone with information on Ard’s whereabouts is asked to call the Fergus Falls Police Department at 218-332-5555…

Concert series: Goo Goo Dolls and Alison Krauss set their sites on our area next summer

December 8, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Goo Goo Dolls have announced their next summer tour will take them to Grand Forks with opening act Neon Trees. The band with hits like “Iris”, “Slide” and “Feel The Silence” will be at Alerus Center on August 3. They will also make stops in our region at Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Canada Life Centre and Summit…

Winter storm causing travel difficulties across region

December 8, 2025

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – Numerous weather-related warnings and advisories are in effect for a large portion of eastern North Dakota and Western Minnesota The National Weather Service says a brief period of moderate to heavy snow will bring a quick 1 to 3 inches across northeastern North Dakota and northwest Minnesota this afternoon and evening. Very difficult travel conditions are expected…

Don’t Bring the “Sad” Indoors with You

When Seasonal Affective Disorder Strikes, You Can Fight Back

December 8, 2025

Emily Welker,

FARGO — It’s sad weather out there. And it’s bringing the “SAD” inside with you. That’s the acronym for “Seasonal Affective Disorder. ” And doctors say if you’re sensitive to seasonal changes that can bring your mood down, there are things you can do that can help. Essentia Health clinical psychologist Dr. Alexandra Kohlhase says the shorter days and colder…

DFL stands by Northland party official charged with vehicular homicide

December 8, 2025

KVRR Staff,

A photo of Martin’s car taken by State Patrol troopers at her Grand Rapids home on July 4, 2024. Screenshot from court documents.ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — An influential Democratic-Farmer-Labor official in northern Minnesota has roiled the party by declining to resign as chair of Congressional District 8 despite being charged with criminal vehicular homicide. The incident has split…

Hope, Inc. Hosts First Ever Little Miss And Mr. Hope, Inc. Pageant

HOPE, Inc. Hosts First-Ever Children’s Pageant

The nonprofit's leadership wanted to give a stage to kids who perhaps don't get the opportunity to compete in more traditional pageants.

December 7, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Your average pageant doesn’t generally go out of its way to focus on those with mobility issues or those unfamiliar with the limelight. That’s why HOPE, Inc., in its never-ending quest to create activities to make everyone feel included, decided to organize its first-ever pageant specifically for those children. Kids who likely never envisioned performing for…

Santa Returns to Moorhead for a Skating Session

Santa said he surprisingly doesn't get too many requests for presence while the children are actually skating with him and Mrs. Claus.

December 7, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Santa also made an appearance this weekend over in Moorhead, hitting the ice for a beloved annual tradition. Participants could Skate with Santa from 2:15 to 4:15 on December 7 at the Moorhead Sports Center. The event was free, and also featured free hot chocolate and cookies for those warming up off the rink. Santa said…

Holiday Lights Parade Returns to Downtown Fargo

The parade began in Moorhead before concluding on Broadway in Fargo. It began at 6:30 P.M. on December 6.

December 7, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The 2025 Xcel Energy Holiday Lights Parade returned to downtown Fargo on Saturday night, spreading holiday cheer up and down Broadway. The parade followed its traditional route, starting at the intersection of 6th Street and Center Avenue in Moorhead, continuing down NP Avenue and then cutting onto Broadway in Fargo. Thousands of spectators turned out to…

Fire Nearly Destroys Trailer in Douglas County

Authorities say the American Red Cross was brought in to assist the homeowner, who may be displaced as a result of the blaze.

December 6, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

OSAKIS, MN – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says a man’s trailer suffered significant fire damage after a routine procedure went awry. Authorities say they responded to the property of 52-year-old Scott Witt just before 4 P.M. on December 5. Witt had been attempting to thaw water lines underneath his trailer when its insulation caught on fire. The Osakis Fire…