FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Public Library and Audubon Dakota are not only getting kids outside, but they’re also looking for the next generation of conservationists with their first Bioblitz. Kids and their parents surveyed land along the Red River in downtown Fargo to find dormant bumblebees, beetles, mites and even some birds. Organizers say it’s important to get kids…
ST. PAUL, MN — Gov. Tim Walz, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka and House Speaker Melissa Hortman have reached a budget agreement, according to the Governor’s office. The three leaders will hold a press conference Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m. to announce the details of the detail in the Governor’s Reception Room. The deal should avert a state government shutdown. The…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — KVRR’s Rob Kupec has joined the latest Honor Flight of ND/MN in Washington, D.C. Watch for Rob’s coverage on the KVRR Facebook page and on KVRR Local News Sunday and Monday. We’ll meet some of the veterans and share their stories. Watch Rob’s Facebook like of their arrival early Sunday morning here. Categories: Local News,…
OTTERTAIL, Minn. — Last February, a major fire broke out that left nothing of Periwinkle Marketplace. The owner’s husband, Jason Dykhoff, says his son was doing some work on his pickup when a flame started. Before long, the whole market was up in flames. Ottertail Liquors, which is next to the market, was spared. Multiple fire departments had to help fight…
PERHAM, Minn. — Two 13-year-old Deer Creek boys face charges after they led multiple law enforcement agencies on a 100 mile-an-hour chase early Friday morning. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy tried to pull over their car north of Ottertail City on Highway 78. Authorities used tire deflation devices before the car crashed south of Perham. The…
MORRIS, Minn. — An angler in western Minnesota is dead after being struck by a vehicle veering off a parked pickup truck and plunging down an embankment. The Stevens County Sherriff’s Office says 32-year-old Nicholas Hervin, of Morris, was fishing on Long Lake Wednesday evening. They say 40-year-old Joshua Dewald of Brooten was driving east on County Road 10. Authorities…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Students across the country are taking the next step in their lives as they get their diplomas. MSUM has the core values of grit, humility, and heart, and for the 850 students walking across the stage, that’s what they’ll be carrying with them for the rest of their lives. For Christopher Cook, there’s been a lot of grit….
WHITE EARTH NATION – The White Earth Reservation Business Committee unanimously approves a new gaming ordinance. It makes the Tribal Gaming Commission separate from tribal government. The group’s goal is to regulate licensed gaming operations within the tribe. The commission will have five members appointed by the Tribal Council. White Earth Secretary Treasurer Alan Roy says it will provide a…
It’s been said that a stranger is just a friend you haven’t met yet — and, with the vast majority of birds, bees, butterflies and plants you probably never realized we have living right here in the Fargo metro area, that’s pretty much the case. This weekend, there’s a way you can get an introduction to each and every one…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Thousands of people will be running in the Fargo Marathon, and everyone has their own reason for taking part. Moorhead Police Sergeant Scott Kostohryz says his favorite part of running marathons, other than the finish line, is hearing the stories about why people participate. “Everyone’s got a reason to run. Nobody wakes in the morning and says, ‘I’m…
