Winter is always a tough time to keep the supply of donated blood flowing in the Red River Valley – but this year might be tougher than most. That’s why we’re making a last-minute push for your donations for the KVRR Holiday Blood Drive in partnership with Vitalant. That is – if you’re healthy. Flu season 2018 just kicked off…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Christmas is a time for gathering with your loved ones, but some people may not have a place to go. St. Mark’s Lutheran Church teamed up with Churches United for the Homeless to bring some Christmas joy to people who need a place to stay. “For some of them they’re staying in the shelter, they don’t have a…
POLK COUNTY, MN — Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a drive-by shooting near Fosston. It was reported around 5 Monday morning at a home in Sletten Township, southwest of the town. One person was home at the time of the shooting but was not hurt. The sheriff does not feel that the public is in danger in this case….
FARGO– With more winter weather on the way, it’s important to keep an eye on your flight status. A representative from Hector International Airport in Fargo says weather is something flyers need to monitor, especially during the holiday season. On any given day, the airport has around 20 flight arrivals and 20 departures. Christmas can be the busiest day of…
BAGLEY, MN — Three people were hurt in a crash west of Bagley, Minnesota on Sunday afternoon. Minnesota State Patrol says 19-year-old Kaitlyn Martine of Bagley failed to yield to a car on Highway 2 and crashed into it. She was taken to the hospital in Fosston with non-life threatening injuries. 65-year-old Merlen Loken and 65-year-old Kandace Loken of Arvilla were…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — With Christmas just around the corner, kids in Detroit Lakes are celebrating by having some winter fun. At the 7th annual Sleigh Ride Fundraiser, families could ride in a horse-drawn carriage and also go sledding down the hill. Kids also met some of the stable’s horses while trying to stay warm during the snow. The stable’s owner…
MOORHEAD, MN — It truly is a Christmas miracle for a family of 7 thanks to Down Home. Down Home is a non-profit that is helping homeless families transition into permanent housing. They celebrated their 1st anniversary by helping their 22nd move in Sunday afternoon in Moorhead. This move for a man and woman and their five children between the…
OTTER TAIL COUNTY, MN — A woman and two children were seriously hurt when their vehicle collided with a train in Otter Tail County. The sheriff’s office says around 3:25 Saturday afternoon they received information of a train versus car crash at a crossing northwest of Perham. The woman and children were initially taken to the Perham hospital before being…
PERHAM, Minn. — An early–morning fire destroyed two businesses right in the heart of downtown Perham. Around 5:45 this morning, Perham firefighters responded to reports of smoke at 145 1st Avenue South. When they arrived, they encountered a full–blown blaze with the potential to engulf the entire block. “We knew that with the conditions and how downtown laid, and with these…
AAA expects 112 million people to be traveling this holiday season, and with busier roads, it’s especially important to be mindful when you’re driving. “We expect 960 people to lose their lives sometime during the next two weeks in traffic crashes. Don’t let that be you. Don’t let that be someone in your family,” AAA spokesperson Gene LaDoucer said. Don’t…
