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Paid Leave Set To Begin In Minnesota In 2026

Paid Leave for Minnesota Workers Begins January 1

Some were curious if seasonal employees like teachers would be able to get paid leave for time periods they already planned to not work.

December 11, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Starting January 1st, Minnesota will be the 13th state in the U.S. to have a paid family and medical leave program. Paid leave allows for Minnesota workers to take 12 weeks of family leave and 12 weeks of medical leave – capped at 20 weeks in a single year in total. It’s only partial wage replacement…

Moorhead City Council Introducing Resolution To Support Somalis

Moorhead City Council passes resolution supporting immigrant and refugee communities

The possible passage of the resolution comes on the heels of Mayor Shelly Carlson making a public proclamation in support of the immigrant community.

December 8, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Tensions over the mere presence of Somalians in the United States are still elevated following Trump’s lambasting of the group and subsequent measures by ICE to crack down on the population. A Cinnabon employee in Wisconsin was fired after directing a racist rant at a customer they believed to be Somali, while video from the Twin…

Concert series: Goo Goo Dolls and Alison Krauss set their sites on our area next summer

December 8, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Goo Goo Dolls have announced their next summer tour will take them to Grand Forks with opening act Neon Trees. The band with hits like “Iris”, “Slide” and “Feel The Silence” will be at Alerus Center on August 3. They will also make stops in our region at Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Canada Life Centre and Summit…

Hope, Inc. Hosts First Ever Little Miss And Mr. Hope, Inc. Pageant

HOPE, Inc. Hosts First-Ever Children’s Pageant

The nonprofit's leadership wanted to give a stage to kids who perhaps don't get the opportunity to compete in more traditional pageants.

December 7, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Your average pageant doesn’t generally go out of its way to focus on those with mobility issues or those unfamiliar with the limelight. That’s why HOPE, Inc., in its never-ending quest to create activities to make everyone feel included, decided to organize its first-ever pageant specifically for those children. Kids who likely never envisioned performing for…

Santa Returns to Moorhead for a Skating Session

Santa said he surprisingly doesn't get too many requests for presence while the children are actually skating with him and Mrs. Claus.

December 7, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Santa also made an appearance this weekend over in Moorhead, hitting the ice for a beloved annual tradition. Participants could Skate with Santa from 2:15 to 4:15 on December 7 at the Moorhead Sports Center. The event was free, and also featured free hot chocolate and cookies for those warming up off the rink. Santa said…

Holiday Lights Parade Returns to Downtown Fargo

The parade began in Moorhead before concluding on Broadway in Fargo. It began at 6:30 P.M. on December 6.

December 7, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The 2025 Xcel Energy Holiday Lights Parade returned to downtown Fargo on Saturday night, spreading holiday cheer up and down Broadway. The parade followed its traditional route, starting at the intersection of 6th Street and Center Avenue in Moorhead, continuing down NP Avenue and then cutting onto Broadway in Fargo. Thousands of spectators turned out to…

Moorhead Friendship Delegation Visits Kurdistan

Moorhead Friendship Delegation makes new connections in Kurdistan

December 5, 2025

Alex Bertsch,

Moorhead, Minn. (KVRR) – A delegation from Moorhead is returning home with new friends and new perspectives after a trip to Zakho, Kurdistan. Over the course of their trip, the group visited with the people of Kurdistan, including one shop owner who opened up late to allow the group to get traditional Kurdish clothing ahead of their meeting with the…

Somali Community Of Fargo Moorhead Reacts To Administration's Rhetoric

Fargo-Moorhead Somalis React to Administration’s Apparent Targeting

The government, at present, would have little legal ability to detain or deport those of Somali descent, but locals say hateful rhetoric has still raised tensions.

December 4, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Strong words from President Trump on December 3, alongside his promises to deploy ICE agents specifically to target Somali communities in Minnesota, has left the immigrant community in Moorhead feeling dismayed about the state of political discourse. “People are worried about discrimination. And about being targeted. And how their children will be treated at school,” said…

Moorhead Mayor announces her run for MN House of Representatives

December 1, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson officially announces her DFL candidacy for Minnesota House of Representatives District 4A. Carlson emphasizes her commitment to running is building a thriving, safe, and healthy community. Current DFL State Rep. Heather Keeler is running for Congress. Carlson says her priorities in office would be flood mitigation, state support for a new fire…

Businesses Around Fargo Moorhead Celebrate Small Business Saturday, Talk Local Economy

Business Owners Celebrate Small Business Saturday, Talk Local Economy

Many owners say they feel embraced by the community - but that it's important that level of support remains consistent.

November 30, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Small Business Saturday was started as a holiday slash marketing initiative back in 2010 to encourage shoppers to keep their dollar local – as proprietors know what kind of impact that can have on a region’s economy. “With indie bookstores specifically, when you shop at an indie, over 29% of that purchase goes immediately back into…