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YWCA Leaders Speak with Legislators, Push for State Support of Affordable Housing

Last biennium, organizations that help homeless people only received $300,000 from the state for housing

September 20, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — For many years, YWCA Cass Clay has been providing women and children battling homelessness and domestic violence a place to live and a chance to be heard. “We don’t want to speak for them, but we do want to share their struggles and at the same time, some of the triumphs and the success stories that women are…

Pride of Dakota School Lunch Day Serves Locally Sourced Foods

The menu featured hotdogs, French fries, and pudding

September 20, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — “Pride of Dakota” is more than a school lunch; it’s a way for students to take pride in their state. The hotdogs, buns, French fries, and pudding served were all produced in North Dakota. While foods from the state are served day to day, “Pride of Dakota” puts on a bunch of items all on one menu. “It’s…

Changes Are Coming to 12th Avenue South in Moorhead; How You Can Get Involved

Whether it's the boulevard trees or its residential characteristics, many would like it its historic charm to remain while functioning like a major road corridor

September 20, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — People from all different sectors within the city of Moorhead are putting their heads together to improve one of the main roads. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen went to the group’s first public meeting to hear what the future could look like. When you are driving down 12th avenue south in Moorhead, think about what sticks out to you….

Seniors are Learning that After the Age of 55 There is Much More to Life Than Just Retirement

For the second year, the West Fargo Park District is hosting the Senior Lifestyle Expo to get seniors connected with local resources

September 20, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Seniors are learning that after the age of 55 there is much more to life than just retirement. For the second year, the West Fargo Park District is hosting the Senior Lifestyle Expo to get seniors connected with local resources. Living a happy and healthy life in your older years is far from impossible and many…

Hoehn Trial Continues With Police Interviews From August 2017

The jury was shown two: one with Hoehn before Savanna Greywind's baby Haisley Jo was found and one after she was found

September 20, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Wiliam Hoehn is on trial for conspiring to commit murder in the death of Savanna Greywind, but no one outside of law enforcement was able to talk to him in August of last year about what happened. Each day the trial continues, we are able to start piecing together what happened from the moment Greywind went missing last…

Vandals Break Window at Main Library in Downtown Fargo

A large piece of cement was thrown at the east entrance window

September 20, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Vandals hit the Main Library in Downtown Fargo overnight. A large piece of cement was thrown at the east entrance window. The damage has been covered with wood, and replacement for the glass is being ordered. There’s no cost estimate on the damage yet. The library’s director says nothing like this has happened before. “It’s always disappointing…

Baker Garden & Gift Offers Carnivorous Plant Workshops

Participants will have the chance to plant their very own carnivorous plant terrariums to take home

September 20, 2018

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FARGO– Beginning in late September, Baker Garden & Gift will offer “Bakers Little Shop of Horrors” plant workshops. This fall workshop will teach participants the proper care for carnivorous plants, where they are found in the wild, and the conditions they thrive in. Participants will have the chance to plant their very own carnivorous plant terrariums to take home. “What’s…

Moorhead Medical Cannabis Patients Share Treatment Stories

Patients can obtain medical cannabis by falling under an eligible condition

September 20, 2018

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MOORHEAD–Moorhead medical cannabis patients are sharing their treatment stories. Minnesota Medical Solutions Patient Care Center in Moorhead is currently treating 400 patients to medical cannabis. Patients can obtain medical cannabis by falling under an eligible condition. Two of the most common conditions include PTSD and chronic pain. Medical cannabis is not covered by insurance and patients spend between $100 and…

Tense moment between ex-FBI agent, Stearns Co. Sheriff caps off Wetterling files release event

September 20, 2018

KVRR Staff,

ST. CLOUD, Minn. (KMSP) – A tense moment capped off the Jacob Wetterling case files release event Thursday morning. After Stearns County Sheriff Don Gudmundson finished his presentation, the original FBI Investigator assigned to the case, Al Garber, took the podium unprompted to rebut Gudmundson’s version of events. “I’ve known Don Gudmundson for many years and we’ve worked together a number…

Sheriff: FBI interview of Heinrich ‘fatal flaw’ in Wetterling investigation

September 20, 2018

KVRR Staff,

STEARNS COUNTY, Minn. (KMSP) – Authorities released the Jacob Wetterling case file to the public Thursday—more than 41,000 pages detailing the nearly 30-year investigation into Jacob’s disappearance in 1989. Stearns County Sheriff Don Gudmundson detailed the investigation with a power point presentation to reporters Thursday, ahead of the case file release. At the press conference, he called the FBI’s interview of…