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Fargo native dies in half ironman race in Finland

A Fargo native dies of what may be a cardiac arrest while competing in a triathlon in Finland.

August 31, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The family believes the woman died of a cardiac arrest but say it’s not yet confirmed. She has been identified as 66-year-old Cheryl Eng Lucero. Officials at the World Triathlon Corporation say she was extracted from the water halfway into the swimming portion early in the Half Ironman race. First responders and doctors tried to resuscitate…

Is It Time To Start Thinking About Fall Plants?

August 31, 2023

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fall is near and that means it’s time to start thinking about winterizing your plants. SheyWest hosts a market every Thursday from 3-7 p.m. showcasing their plants as well as vendors, local artists, and live music. These markets will be wrapping up at the end of September and they are starting to feature plants that…

Local Red Cross volunteers assisting in Hurricane Idalia cleanup efforts

August 31, 2023

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Two more Red Cross volunteers from our region are being deployed to Florida to assist in the recovery from Hurricane Idalia. They are with the Minnesota and Dakotas Region of the Red Cross. One of the volunteers is from West Fargo. The other is from Perham. Other volunteers from the region are also lending a hand….

16-year-old injured in UTV rollover near Underwood

August 31, 2023

Alison Voorhees,

UNDERWOOD, Minn. (KVRR) — The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says a 16-year-old was involved in a UTV rollover and got stuck underneath the machine. It happened in rural Underwood near Norway Lake. Before authorities arrived, someone at the scene was able to get the UTV off the boy. He was stabilized by first responders before being flown to a…

Minnesota Regulators To Review Carbon Dioxide Pipeline

Underground Storage in Central North Dakota

August 31, 2023

KVRR Staff,

ST. PAUL (AP) — Minnesota regulators vote to proceed with an environmental review for part of a proposed pipeline to carry carbon dioxide from Midwest ethanol plants to a permanent underground storage site in North Dakota. Iowa-based Summit Carbon Solutions wants to build a $5.5 billion, 2,000-mile pipeline network across five states. Carbon dioxide from more than 30 ethanol plants…

Repatriation Efforts Are Ongoing at UND After Ancestral Remains Found on Campus

August 31, 2023

KVRR Staff,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Repatriation efforts of Native American bones and artifacts are ongoing at UND. It was one year ago that school officials announced the discovery of ancestral remains on campus. Under federal law the items must be returned to their appropriate tribal homes. During a UND town hall meeting, representatives from the Native American compliance committee said…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Mickey

Just like the cartoon mouse, this dog knows how to look cute for the camera.

August 31, 2023

Emily Welker,

FARGO — There’s a saying amongst folks who work on camera for a living that you have to “know your angles.” Mickey might not officially be working as on-camera talent (darn that SAG-AFTRA strike) but he sure loves the camera, and it loves him right back. And so does most of the staff on the KVRR Morning Show, because the…

Local leaders on affordable housing, senior living options

A panel at Concordia College included Minnesota Representative Heather Keeler and leaders from nonprofits and public sectors.

August 30, 2023

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Local leaders say most people demand more affordable housing, diversity and more options for senior living. “Affordability, as we’ve been talking about, is the largest barrier to home ownership. 60% of residents don’t have enough money for downpayment. 55% can’t find an affordable home to purchase,” says Lisa Bode, the Government Affairs Director for the City…

NDSU shows off new Counseling Center

August 30, 2023

KVRR Staff,

FARGO N.D. (KVRR) – The NDSU Counseling Center unveiled its newly renovated space during their open house event. Some of the new features of the center include their remodeled space with a relaxation room, a larger and more comfortable waiting room, removal of fluorescent lighting and office insulation, as well as a white noise broadcast to ensure student privacy during…

Wahpeton-Based National Guard Soldiers Return From Border Mission in Texas

August 30, 2023

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum welcomes 100 members of the Wahpeton-based 188th Engineer Company back to the state. They served a 30-day mission in support of Operation Lone Star to secure the border between Texas and Mexico. Read his statement below: Grateful for our North Dakota National Guard soldiers who returned home from a monthlong deployment…