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Pet Connection: Meet The Crystal Kittens

We have triple the cute this week for Pet Connection, a trio of young kittens from the Humane Society of the Lakes in Detroit Lakes

November 9, 2023

Site Staff,

We have triple the cute this week for Pet Connection, a trio of young kittens from the Humane Society of the Lakes in Detroit Lakes. They’re all about four months old and are named after crystals. That’s why they call them the Crystal Kittens. They’re just recovering from a respiratory infection. They’re newly-fixed and are ready for loving homes….

Man Jailed After Domestic Incident With A Gun

Moorhead Police arrest a man on multiple charges after a domestic incident involving a gun

November 9, 2023

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Moorhead Police arrest a man on multiple charges after a domestic incident involving a gun. Police responded to the 800 block of 7th Avenue South just before 7:30 Wednesday night. Police say 28-year-old Lavester Adams fled the scene before they got there. They determined it was a domestic incident and a gun was displayed. Officers found…

Hollywood actors strike is over as union reaches tentative deal with studios

November 8, 2023

KVRR Staff,

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood’s actors union reached a tentative deal with studios Wednesday to end its strike, ending months of labor strife that ground the film and television industries to a historic halt. The three-year contract agreement must be approved by votes from the union’s board and its members in the coming days, but the leadership declared that the strike will…

Fargo gas prices drop below $3 per gallon

November 8, 2023

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Gas prices around Fargo are flirting with the $3 per gallon mark for the first time since April. The decline comes after gas prices peaked at just over $4 per gallon on September 13th. According to GasBuddy.com, you can find gas for as low as $2.89 at Costco and Sam’s Club, but you need to be…

‘There is a threat to the public’: Police says recent fires connected in S. Fargo

November 8, 2023

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Police want your help to identify those involved with a string of suspected arsons in S. Fargo. Police say five fires in the 900 Block of 42nd Street South and one in the 1100 Block were set intentionally. “It’s been a scary thing,” said Esther Grossman, a resident in the arson area. “The residents are…

LEGO Brick Convention set for Fargo in May 2024

November 8, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – For those of you who love LEGOs or have kids that do, you’re in luck. Fargo is set to have its first ever Brick Convention next spring. This convention will take place May 4th and 5th at Cornerstone Bank Arena. Professional LEGO artists from all over the country will be there showcasing their creations and meet…

Progressive program Keys to Progress gifts local veteran a car

November 8, 2023

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- It was a lucky day for a veteran from West Fargo. Melissa Gillett LeDuc was presented with a new car, courtesy of Progressive Insurance. This year, the Keys to Progress program provided 80 vehicles to veterans across the country LeDuc is an Air Force Veteran, serving 2 tours in Kuwait and Afghanistan. Keys to Progress has…

Minnesota Supreme Court dismisses ‘insurrection clause’ challenge and allows Trump on primary ballot

November 8, 2023

KVRR Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit seeking to bar former President Donald Trump from the 2024 primary ballot under a constitutional provision that forbids those who “engaged in insurrection” from holding office. The state’s high court declined to become the first in history to use Section Three of the 14th Amendment to prevent someone…

Traffic To Be Impacted by Large Electrical Transformer Sunday in West Fargo And Fargo

November 8, 2023

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Crews will be moving a large electrical transformer through West Fargo and Fargo on Sunday, and that will greatly impact traffic. There will be multiple roads closed starting at 8 p.m. as the transformer is moved from Strata Corporation on 12th Avenue Northwest in West Fargo. It will then head south on 9th Street Northeast…

Altru Health System Gives $10 Million for Altru Sports Complex in Grand Forks

November 7, 2023

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Taking a page out of Fargo’s playbook, Grand Forks is planning to build a multi sports complex. It will be called the Altru Sports Complex after a very generous $10 million commitment from Altru Health System. The complex would be supported through private funding and a proposed sales tax extension and located south of the…