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Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Rolls Through Fargo

The motorcycle event aims to raise money for men's mental and prostate health care.

FARGO, N.D. – The roar of classic motorcycles paired with vintage threads as riders hopped on their bikes to raise money for men’s mental and physical health. It’s the local iteration of the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. The event began back in 2012 in Australia, and has since spread to 121 countries around the world. In the F-M area, bikers staged…

Cancer Conference Focuses on Accessibility of Care

Health officials say that the region has more resources for treatment than people realize.

MOORHEAD, MN – The 2025 Cancer Conference was held Friday, May 16, on the M State campus. This year’s theme was navigating barriers to local cancer care equity and access. The goal of the conference is to highlight the systemic, geographic, and cultural obstacles to getting cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment to everyone who needs it. Matt Flory with the…

United Way of Cass-Clay’s Day of Action Exceeds Previous Year Numbers

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Here at United Way and across 45 locations, nearly five hundred volunteers have shared their time to support the United Way’s mission of helping their community. “It’s been great, it’s nice and hot, so we’re pretty much getting a workout in and giving back. So it’s been great to get out, learn about another wonderful non-profit…

MPCA fines Anheuser-Busch for violations at now closed malting plant in Moorhead

KFGO file photoST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has fined Anheuser-Busch resources in Moorhead $323,850 for failing to conduct performance tests and exceeding dust emissions at the now closed barley malting plant along Interstate 94. The MPCA says Busch violated rules and regulations several times. The violations were discovered during a routine, unannounced inspection. Anheuser-Busch opened…

Missing Moorhead Man Found Dead in Colorado

Leroy Schmidt was reported missing in January, but hadn't been seen since November of 2024.

MOORHEAD, MN – A Moorhead man who was reported as missing in January has been found dead in Colorado. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says the body of 51-year-old Leroy Schmidt was discovered in Summit County, Colorado. While he was reported missing in January, he hadn’t been seen or heard from since November 2nd. Schmidt’s body was found in…

Silver Linings Apartments Soon To Open For Tenants Formerly Homeless

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Churches United’s new Silver Lining Apartments are a month away from allowing tenants who once didn’t have a place to live to move into their new homes. The 55 and up apartments are located northwest of the intersection at 34th Street North and 3rd Avenue Northwest. Right across from the Bright Sky Apartments, it will be…

Book Vending Machine Big Hit at Local Elementary School

Dorothy Dodds staff say they installed the machine two years ago and student interest has never waned.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Dorothy Dodds Elementary School in Moorhead has taken a unique approach to getting kids excited about reading. Two years ago, the school installed Inchy’s Bookworm Vending Machine. The machine runs on special tokens that are given to the kids on their birthday – or half-birthday, for those born in the summer. They can also earn additional…