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Local organization trains community on preventing child sexual abuse

Stand to Protect launched its education pilot program in 2019

January 16, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — Some say child sexual abuse is an invisible health crisis happening all around us. Last year alone, the Red River Children’s Advocacy Center conducted more than 350 forensic interviews with children who were sexually abused in the region. According to local experts, only 16 percent of victims report their sexual abuse during childhood, and the effects of…

Detroit Lakes Drug Bust Lands Three People From Chicago Behind Bars

a search turned up 196 grams of heroin, 2 grams of cocaine and nearly $6,300 in cash

January 16, 2020

TJ Nelson,

BECKER CO., Minn. — Three Chicago people were arrested in a drug bust in Detroit Lakes earlier this month. Becker County Sheriff Todd Glander says a state patrol trooper pulled over a vehicle and a search turned up 196 grams of heroin, 2 grams of cocaine and nearly $6,300 in cash. 38-year old David Verner, 57-year-old Vincent Verner, and 38-year…

Moorhead Public Service GM Stepping Down Over New Appointment To Commission

Bill Schwandt says his last day on the job will be January 27

January 16, 2020

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The longtime general manager of Moorhead Public Service is stepping down. Bill Schwandt says his last day on the job will be January 27. Schwandt says he’s resigning because he believes city councilor Heidi Durand’s appointment to the Moorhead Public Service Commission creates a conflict of interest. He says how can you sit on both sides…

MSUM celebrates “Appreciate a Dragon Day”

It's the 3rd year the university has celebrated the holiday

January 16, 2020

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Appreciate a Dragon Day is a national holiday celebrating dragons in popular literature and films, but MSUM is putting its own spin on the day. MSUM President Anne Blackhurst took the holiday as an opportunity to show thanks and appreciation for staff and students. She handed out red and white donuts provided by Sandy’s to every department…

Code Red Issued for Chaffee, North Dakota Due To Individual In Crisis

People are asked to stay clear of the area

January 16, 2020

TJ Nelson,

CHAFFEE, N.D. — An individual in crisis has authorities issuing a Code Red in rural Chaffee, North Dakota, about 40 minutes west of the metro. Cass County Sheriff’s Office says the individual is dealing with a mental health crisis. They ask that everyone stay clear of the area until the situation is resolved. Sheriff Jesse Jahner is on-scene and will…

West Fargo Fire Department Wants You to Adopt a Fire Hydrant

January 16, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D. – For the first time this winter the department is allowing you sign up online to take care of a specific hydrant in the city. You can do it by yourself or enlist friends to help make sure the hydrants across the city are clear after snow storms. The city can check the website to tell with…

Red River Valley SWAT Team Speak at Coffee With a Cop

January 16, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D. Seniors at Eventide Sheyenne Crossings retirement community get a special visit. Members of the West Fargo Police Department and Red River Valley SWAT team spoke at this months coffee with a cop. Officers spoke about what it’s like being on patrol and special equipment the SWAT team uses. The police department hopes these visits will help make…

Senate passes US-Canada-Mexico trade deal

January 16, 2020

KVRR Staff,

WASHINGTON – The Senate overwhelmingly approved a new North American trade agreement Thursday that rewrites the rules of trade with Canada and Mexico and gives President Donald Trump a major policy win before senators turn their full attention to his impeachment trial. The vote was 89-10. The measure goes to Trump for his signature. It would replace the 25-year-old North American Free…

Demi Lovato to Sing National Anthem at the Super Bowl

The NFL and Fox on Thursday announced the performance.

January 16, 2020

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NEW YORK–Grammy-nominated pop singer Demi Lovato will perform the national anthem at the Super Bowl. The NFL and Fox on Thursday announced the performance, which will take place ahead of the big game on Feb. 2 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Jennifer Lopez and Shakira will headline the halftime show. A week before the Super Bowl, Lovato will…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Spruce

Spruce up your karma by adopting a kitten who could use a little love.

January 16, 2020

Emily Welker,

At less than six months old, Spruce the kitten is already quite a survivor. Dumped on the street to fend for himself and his two brothers at just 8 weeks old, the litter of kittens came in to Diamond in the Ruff pet rescue in rough shape. While they were struggling to survive, they’d been exposed to a series of…