Christmas

Holiday travels to ramp up this weekend

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – We are days away from Christmas, which means holiday travel is going to be extremely busy this weekend. Despite those challenges, it is important to remember safety and guidelines to make your travels much better this upcoming weekend. “With more people being on the road. You’re sharing the roadways with more people,” said Sgt. Jesse Grabow…

Sanford staff sings Christmas Carols for patients

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s national Christmas Caroling Day and Sanford is embracing the day. At the location on Broadway, the Sanford staff sang Christmas carols throughout the halls. The staff was complete with a guitarist and bells for everyone, and patients were able to request specific songs. This tradition has been going on for years and the members love this…

Santa reads to children at West Acres Mall

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — At West Acres Mall, Santa made an appearance to read to the kids. Just before Christmas, Santa read his two favorite stories in the Aquarium court, “The Night Before Christmas” and “How to Catch an Elf.” After the reading, there were cookies available for the children with icing and sprinkles for decorating them. Santa also walked around…

“Rejoice & Sing”: Concordia College hosts its annual Christmas Concerts

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — It was the final performance for Concordia College’s annual Christmas Concerts. This year’s theme is “Rejoice and Sing.” Concordia has been putting together the seasonal concert for 97 years. There was a packed crowd for the show that came complete with a band, three choir groups, and props that were used throughout the show. For those…

Study: Heart attack risk increases during end of December

The American Heart Association suggest ways to prepare for a heart-healthy holiday to avoid heart attacks

UNITED STATES (KVRR) — The end of December is well known as the most wonderful time of the year, but doctors say it’s also when heart attacks are most likely to occur. According to the American Heart Association, the last week of December brings more heart attack deaths than any other time of year. The study reports that more cardiac…