Virus season ramps up in the region
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Sanford Infectious Disease doctors are saying virus season is really heating up in the region. They're starting to see flu cases in the adult population ramping up, as well as,…
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Minnesota Wild fire coach Dean Evason, assistant Bob Woods
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild fired coach Dean Evason and assistant Bob Woods on Monday after a disappointing start to the NHL season. General manager Bill Guerin announced the moves and did not say who would be…
Two Chartered Flights To Take Off At The Same Time This Fall Full of Veterans
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN announces a first: they will charter two planes out of Fargo at the same time this fall. That is in addition to a flight planned for the spring. They have more…
Concordia prepares for 97th annual Christmas concert
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - Concordia College has been preparing for its annual Christmas concerts. The 97th annual Christmas concert will be performed four times in Moorhead. Then they'll hit the road for two shows in…
Ex-Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin stabbed in prison
(AP) - Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed by another inmate and seriously injured Friday at a federal prison in Arizona. The attack happened at the Federal Correctional Institution, Tucson, a medium-security…
YMCA hosts 11th annual "Burn the Bird" Thanksgiving run
FARGO, N.D (KVRR) - The people of Fargo burned some calories before their big Thanksgiving feast with the annual "Burn the Bird" run. Before sitting down to a turkey dinner and some football, the…
Area band leaders travel to New York to perform in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK (KVRR/KFGO) -- A group of Fargo-Moorhead band leaders traveled to perform in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Six current and former leaders joined 400 others from around the U.S. and Mexico. Laura Johnson, of Dilworth, is the band…
Faith4Hope and LRM Ministry Provide Free Thanksgiving Dinner
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Faith4Hope and LRM Ministry teamed up to provide a Pre-Thanksgiving Feast for those in need. As the holiday season approaches, many families begin preparing for festivities. However, for many the holidays…
RDO hosts Annual Caters Taters for Charity
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - RDO Caters Taters for Charity takes over a ballroom at Holiday Inn in Fargo for its annual potato luncheon fundraiser. People from around the metro came out for the anticipated baked…
MN Dept. of Safety reminding you to drive sober as we head into the holidays
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) - Minnesota Department of Safety is reminding people to drive sober as we head into the holidays. This also means there will be extra DWI patrols throughout the state. "Impaired is…
Biden pardons National Thanksgiving Turkeys from Minnesota while joking about his 81st birthday
WASHINGTON (AP) — Turkeys Liberty and Bell have new appreciation for the phrase, “Let freedom ring.” The Thanksgiving birds played their part Monday in annual White House tradition that this year coincided with President Joe Biden 's 81st birthday: a president issuing a pardon…
The Salvation Army gives out annual Thanksgiving food boxes
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - The Salvation Army steps up to give out Thanksgiving food boxes for those in need around the metro. Nearly 700 boxes were given out to people in need around the…
Sanford Health gives Nutrition tips for the Holiday Season
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - With the first feast of the holiday season this week, Sanford Health gives us tips and tricks for a fun and nutritious Thanksgiving. Planning your meals ahead of time is important…
Man Claims He Hit Deer, But He Actually Hit A Woman Walking Along Hwy 59 in Waubun
WAUBUN, Minn. (KVRR) -- A Grand Rapids, Minnesota man is jailed after hitting a woman walking along Highway 59 near Waubun last night and leaving the scene. Witnesses heard 27-year-old Rainey Midbo of Lengby screaming and saw a black SUV…
Biden set to 'pardon' two Thanksgiving turkeys from Minnesota
WASHINGTON (AP) — Liberty and Bell are ready for their presidential pardons. The two Thanksgiving turkeys were due at the White House on Monday to play their part in what has become an annual holiday tradition: a president sparing them…
Supreme Court declines to hear appeal of former cop convicted of killing George Floyd
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court on Monday declined to consider the appeal of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin's conviction for second-degree murder in the death of George Floyd. The justices did not comment in leaving in place state court…
Outdoor Rec Celebration Hosted today at Viking Ship Park
MOORHEAD, M.N. (KVRR)- It was perfect weather for an outdoor rec celebration at Viking Ship Park in Moorhead. Hosted by Midwest Outdoors, this event included a camp setup competition, a 5k, food and games. Local…
AAA Expects Record Highs in Travel this Thanksgiving
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - AAA Expects this year's Thanksgiving travel to be as busy as ever. AAA projects 55.4 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period The number of travelers will…
Salvation Army kicks off Annual Red Kettle Campaign
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - The campaign helps to fundraise for thousands of people in need within the Fargo Moorhead community. "The Fargo-Moorhead community has been extremely supportive of the salvation army. They've seen our work in the community, they have…
Number of area residents who identify as homeless jumps nearly 70%
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -There is an increase in demand for homeless shelters and services in the metro. The Fargo Moorhead area saw close to a 70% increase in people who identified as homeless in 2023…
MSUM celebrates 2023 Giving Day
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - Minnesota State University Moorhead is celebrating their 2023 Giving Day with many programs and departments across the campus help bring in donations. "MSUM giving day is just a great day for…
MATBUS to have Narcan kits added to their vehicles
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Soon, a life-saving resource will be placed on MATBUSES in partnership with Fargo Cass Public Health. That would be Narcan, a type of medication that reverses an opioid overdose. FCPH has…
Smoke From Massive Hay Pile Fire Near Lake Park May Smolder For Weeks
BECKER CO., Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) -- Becker County authorities say smoke from a massive hay pile fire may be ongoing for several weeks. It may cause visibility issues for drivers in the area. Fifteen fire departments responded Wednesday afternoon and used…
You're Closer to Owning a Home Then You Think
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - With interest rates dropping suddenly this month, people are closer to owning a home then they think. After some steep increases to interest rates throughout most of 2023 we are finally…
'Don’t give up': After fighting for life, Minnesota woman is on the road to recovery
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Natasha Best, a 25-year-old woman who has been through a lot in the past year and a half. Best was facing life-threatening injuries in 2022 after she was crushed by…
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