MOORHEAD, MINN. (KVRR) – The City of Moorhead held a ribbon cutting for their new inclusive playground at Southside Regional Park. The playground features a rubber surface for wheelchair access, as well as several inclusive activities for children of all abilities. Jen Troska, whose son has autism, spoke at the event about how important inclusive play spaces like this can…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A jury convicted five Minnesota residents but acquitted two others on Friday for their roles in a scheme to steal more than $40 million that was supposed to feed children during the coronavirus pandemic. The case received widespread attention after someone tried to bribe a juror with a bag of $120,000 in cash. That juror was dismissed…
It’s time for some big tricks, tip-top talent, and thrills this weekend. The PRCA Rodeo is in Hawley, Minnesota for its annual visit. But before the shows get started, some of its most impressive performers paid a visit to the Morning Show. Shyla Navarre and her younger sisters Layna and Clara perform as the Flying Arena Stars. They’re part of…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Does your little kid have big dreams about big toys? RDO Equipment and John Deere are coming off another year of their “Day of Play”. It’s when the construction and farming equipment dealer opens its doors to families in the region. It gives kids who might not grow up on a farm or in a construction…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Cass-Clay Creamery and Hornbacher’s are making a major shelf-stable milk donation to Great Plains Food Bank to help those in need. They are donating 18,500 cartons of milk to the food bank now to be distributed to food pantries. They will also donate an additional 30,000 milk cartons over the summer. These milk cartons are nonperishable…
Minnesota TimberwolvesMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire media magnate and former New York City mayor, has agreed to partner with Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez for their in-dispute attempt to purchase the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because details of the transaction were not being…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is being vetted as a potential running mate for former President Donald Trump. Former North Dakota Governor Ed Schafer is very familiar with the vetting process, having gone through it before becoming Secretary of Agriculture under President George W. Bush. “It’s every single thing that you’ve done in your life back…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A new initiative has been launched to promote the Red River Valley as a hub for agricultural innovation. The Ag Innovation Corridor is a collaboration between over 100 agricultural companies celebrating the rich heritage of agricultural innovation, and promoting the region as the global epicenter for ag technology. During an event announcing the initiative local entrepreneur…
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota judge has denied a preliminary injunction as three families challenge the state’s law banning gender-affirming care for kids. He also clarified Wednesday that a grandfather clause does allow children to continue their treatment if they were receiving such medical care before the law took effect in April 2023. The plaintiffs had called that…
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – Former Bismarck Mayor Mike Seminary will serve as the next chair of the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System board, the third person to hold the post since last fall. Gov. Doug Burgum appointed Seminary to fill an unexpired term on the board through June 2025, said Mike Nowatzki, spokesperson for Burgum’s office. Nowatzki…
