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F M Volunteers For Ukraine Holds First Public Fundraiser

F-M Volunteers Raise Much-Needed Money for Ukrainian Refugees

The final total has not yet been confirmed, but the event raised at least $10,000 for refugees and their families.

September 21, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN – Dmytro Selchenko is one of many Ukrainians who was forced to flee his native country when Russia invaded. He settled in the Fargo-Moorhead area, and began working for TrueNorth Steel, a company that has been eager to put refugees on their payroll. “We have 8 Ukrainian employees and their families that really are counting on our community,…

Church Quilters Create Special Quilt To Help Fundraise For Ukrainian Refugees

Quilting for Ukrainian Refugees

The quilters at Olivet Lutheran Church were more than happy to create a special quilt to help fundraise for Ukrainian refugees struggling to stay financially viable in Fargo-Moorhead.

September 17, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In a massive room at the Olivet Lutheran Church on South University Drive, dedicated quilters churn out about 250 creations a year to give to a variety of individuals in need. “Probably about half of them go to local charities here in town,” explained Donna Lewis. So when Michael Southam – a member of the congregation…

Support for Family of Jaelyn Walker

The 14-year-old was murdered in Gooseberry Park just over three months ago.

November 24, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — There was an embarrassment of riches on display at the American Legion in Moorhead on November 24th. Autographed jerseys from the likes of Harrison Smith of the Minnesota Vikings. An entire wall of gift cards up for sale. Home cooked and baked delicacies – all for a suggested donation rather than a fixed price. The only…

Bail Set At $1 Million For Teen Accused Of Gruesome Killing of His Ex-Girlfriend in Moorhead

August 26, 2024

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Bail is set at $1 million with conditions for the teen accused of killing a 14-year-old girl and leaving her body near the Red River in Moorhead last week. 18-year-old Isaac Arndt made his first court appearance in Moorhead after being extradited from Fargo on murder charges. He is facing up to 40 years in prison…

Flood Threat Has Pedestrian Bridge Being Raised at Lindenwood and Gooseberry Parks

December 28, 2023

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — You don’t see this in December: the pedestrian bridge between Lindenwood Park in Fargo and Gooseberry Park in Moorhead is going to be raised Friday. It is being taken out of service until the threat of flood subsides and Red River levels drop. The river is at nearly 17 feet and expected to crest at 21…

Moorhead’s “Rock Snake” Goes Missing

July 26, 2023

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Rock snakes are popping up all over the country BUT with these kinds of snakes, you don’t need to be afraid. Say hello to the Moorhead Rock Snake! Its sign reads, “I am the rock snake; I am here to make you smile. Paint a rock and add it to my body and help me grow…

LIVE: Celebrating Diverse Cultures & Diverse Flavors On World Refugee Day

Multiple groups are coming together for a World Refugee Day Potluck at Gooseberry Park Tuesday evening

June 20, 2023

Site Staff,

The Fargo-Moorhead area is a diverse community. Celebrate some of the people who bring so much that makes our community special. Tuesday is World Refugee Day. Multiple groups are coming together for a World Refugee Day Potluck at Gooseberry Park Tuesday evening. You can also enjoy food from a half-dozen local international restaurants. Juba Restaurant and Cafe sent goat meat…

Moorhead Police identify man pulled from Red River

The man had been reported as a missing person and was last seen on April 23rd

May 22, 2023

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A body that was pulled from the Red River in Moorhead on Saturday has been identified. The medical examiner says 53-year-old Harold Anderson of Moorhead died of drowning. There was no evidence of significant injury or trauma. A final autopsy report, including toxicology, is still pending. Anderson had been reported as a missing person and was…

Body recovered from Red River at Moorhead park

May 20, 2023

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Police say they recovered a body from the Red River at Gooseberry Park this afternoon. Crews were dispatched before 3 p.m. and found an adult male’s body near a walking path. They say the man’s body was in the Red River for an extended period of time. The body is being transported to Ramsey County…

Churches United Community Picnic connects people with staff & resources

August 11, 2022

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Churches United hosted its annual community picnic at Moorhead’s Gooseberry Park Thursday night. The idea is for the community to get to know the nonprofit’s staff, police and fire departments, ministries and community health providers. Churches United is always looking for volunteers at its food pantries and donations of diapers, wipes pillows and towels. With many…