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Churches United Provides Update on Financial Future

Months after facing a possible complete shutdown, the nonprofit has cleared all its debts.

March 13, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – At the First Presbyterian Church in Downtown Fargo, the event Uniting Churches for Churches United was held, with darn near unbelievably rosy updates on the future of the organization. “The individual giving is nothing short of divine,” said the CEO of Churches United, Pastor Devlyn Brooks. Pastor Brooks took over as CEO for Churches United at…

Blood Worm Moon To Be Visible Across North America

March 13, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Beginning late in the evening, a Blood Worm Moon lunar eclipse will be visible across most of North America. A total lunar eclipse takes place when the moon aligns between the Sun and the Earth. Compared to the last total solar eclipse in April, the moon can be seen by the visible eye. The moon will…

Minnesota, 21 Other States Sue to Halt Dismantling of U.S. Education Department

March 13, 2025

KVRR Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and 21 other state attorneys are suing to stop dismantling the federal Department of Education. The lawsuit, filed in a Massachusetts federal court, claims the Trump administration’s massive reductions in the Education Department are unconstitutional and usurp congressional authority. It seeks a court order to halt the shutdown. Trump officials earlier this week…

Former Moorhead Spud Goalies Find Their Ways to Law Enforcement

Beth, Lydia, and Betsy vary slightly in age, but all have found fulfilling careers as police officers.

March 12, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – “I don’t know what it is about hockey, especially Moorhead hockey,” says Moorhead police officer Beth Jutting. “It’s just – you feel this huge sense of community, not just between your team, but everyone supporting you, all the parents and everyone else.” She has fond memories of her time on the ice as a Moorhead Spud….

Sen. Klobuchar Speaks With Businesses and Producers Impacted By Tariffs

March 12, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — As steel and aluminum tariffs take effect, Democrat Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota is talking with business owners and producers to find how it’ll impact them. The tariffs come nearly a week after President Trump announced a second pause on tariffs for both Canada and Mexico. It puts a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum….

Weather Concerns This Weekend Push St. Patrick’s Day Parade To Next Weekend

March 12, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Bad news if you were getting ready for this weekend’s St. Patrick’s Day parade in Fargo-Moorhead. It is being delayed until next weekend due to the potential for dangerous weather. The parade will now take place on Saturday, March 22 at 11 a.m. And an update to the route. The parade will now end on 5th…

Trump Halts Doubling of Tariffs on Canadian Metals after Ontario Suspends Electricity Price Hikes

March 11, 2025

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump ‘s threat Tuesday to double his planned tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% for Canada led the provincial government of Ontario to suspend its planned surcharges on electricity sold to the United States. As a result, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said the U.S. president pulled back on his doubling of steel and aluminum…

Education Department Cuts Half its Staff as Trump Vows to Wind the Agency Down

March 11, 2025

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Linda McMahon, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Education, attends a hearing of the Health, Education, and Labor Committee on her nomination, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)WASHINGTON (AP) — The Education Department plans to lay off more than 1,300 of its employees as part of an effort to halve the organization’s staff — a prelude to President…

Moorhead mayor congratulates MSUM on Championship win

March 11, 2025

Eric Bolin,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson got a chance to congratulate MSUM on their NSIC championship win in men’s basketball. Carlson met with head coach Tim Bergstraser at a ceremony honoring the team at the Hjemkomst Center on Tuesday, March 11. She got a chance to hold the trophy, and was given an assortment of hats and jerseys….

Longtime leader of Visit Fargo-Moorhead is retiring

March 11, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Change is coming to the leadership of Visit Fargo-Moorhead. Charley Johnson is retiring in August as president and chief executive officer of what was called the FM Convention and Visitors Bureau in August. A national search will be launched for his replacement. He was hired 13 years ago after decades in radio and television. Johnson says…