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Sanford Health releases most popular baby names for 2021

Amelia and Oliver take the top spots for most popular names this past year

December 29, 2021

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Health helped welcome many new babies into the world this year. Now they have put out a list of the top names born in their hospitals. For the second year in a row, Amelia topped the list as the most popular name for girls born in 2021. For boys, Oliver is the most popular which…

Police warn of active situation in Grand Forks

December 29, 2021

Site Staff,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – Police are dealing with what they call an “active situation” involving a possible barricaded subject on the 200 block of North 6th Street. This is a developing story and KVRR will bring you more information as it becomes available. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News Tags: Grand Forks, ND, north dakota, police

Police takes on Fire Dept. for blood donations during WF Battle for the Badges

All the blood given at the West Fargo Double Tree will be given to Vitalant and sent to to 70 hospitals in the tri-state area.

December 28, 2021

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- It’s fire versus police in a battle for blood that benefits the community. “We’re very fortunate to partner with the West Fargo Fire and Police Departments for this event. You know, they’re leaders in the community. We like using their influence for the good cause,” said Vitalant Donor Recruitment Representative Jessica Kinzler said. This is the…

Tow To Go offers free rides until Jan. 3 in ND

December 28, 2021

Site Staff,

NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) – If you need a way to get a ride, and your ride, home in North Dakota, AAA has a free service for you. It’s called Tow To Go. Until 6:00 Jan. 3, anyone can call a tow truck to bring them and their vehicle anywhere within a 10 mile radius. One person can be in the…

Woman gives out 120 carbon monoxide detectors following Moorhead deaths

After seeing the seven deaths in Moorhead, entrepreneur Sheletta Brundidge shipped 120 carbon monoxide detectors to people in the Fargo Moorhead area.

December 28, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO-MOORHEAD (KVRR) – After seeing the seven deaths in Moorhead, entrepreneur Sheletta Brundidge shipped 120 carbon monoxide detectors to people in the Fargo Moorhead area. Last week we first told you about this Twin Cities woman’s mission and she requested people who can’t afford one to reach out. Along with help from the Cottage Grove Fire Department, Brundidge was able…

Man sent to the hospital after train strikes pickup in Northwood, ND

December 28, 2021

Site Staff,

NORTHWOOD, N.D. (KVRR) – A Grand Forks man is hurt after his vehicle is struck by a train in Northwood. It happened around 3:30 Tuesday afternoon. The Highway Patrol says 34-year-old Jacob Peterson was driving a pickup north on Main Street. He turned onto Lander Avenue and his vehicle was struck by the train and pushed into the ditch as…

Train strikes vehicle near Grand Forks, driver sent to Altru

December 28, 2021

Site Staff,

NEAR GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – A Thief River Falls man is in the hospital with serious injuries after his vehicle is struck by a train two miles north of Grand Forks. It happened around 11:30 Tuesday morning while it was snowing. The Highway Patrol says a delivery van was heading west on 54th Avenue North just west of North…

Sisters who died in Bemidji house fire are identified

Six-year-old AceLynn and five-year-old RaeLynn Seelye died in the blaze just northwest of Bemidji.

December 28, 2021

Site Staff,

BEMIDJI, Minn. (KFGO/KVRR) – Two children who died in a house fire near Bemidji two days before Christmas have been identified as sisters who were staying the night at their grandmother’s so their mother could wrap their presents. Six-year-old AceLynn and five-year-old RaeLynn Seelye died in the blaze just northwest of Bemidji. The second floor of the home was engulfed…

Drug Enforcement Administration And Cass County Drug Task Force Seize 95 Pounds Of Meth From West Fargo Hotel 1

Major meth bust at West Fargo Hotel

When law enforcement executed a search warrant for Calix-Lopez's hotel room they seized 9.5 pounds of methamphetamine.

December 28, 2021

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Cass County Drug Task Force with the Drug Enforcement Administration made a significant methamphetamine drug bust. On Wednesday, December 8, 2021 the bust came after a tip that a drug courier was at a West Fargo hotel. They identified a possible suspect, Maynor L. Calix-Lopez and another man whose identity was unknown. When law…

LIVE: A Resolution That’s Fit to Last

Stay out of the orthopedics office and on the right track with these tips to get you started.

December 28, 2021

Emily Welker,

You may be one of many of us thinking hard about whether this is the year you make a resolution to get moving and get fit. Orthopedic specialists say that’s a great idea… if you take it slow at first. One of the biggest risks in a new fitness resolution is doing too much, too fast. Without proper conditioning, you’re…