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Around 70 school districts across Minnesota have referendum votes on Tuesday

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Tuesday is election day and Minnesota School Boards Association says 70 school districts have referendums on the ballot, amounting to $1.6 billion in potential tax levies. The association points to a number of factors behind the rise in school referendums including inflation, state Paid Family Leave requirements and uncertainty over federal funding. Among the school districts…

Ghoul Morning: A Lingering Legacy at the Haunted Farm in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. — When Dale Nygaard’s dad started the Haunted Farm back in 1995, none of the Nygaard family was what you’d call a pro at this haunting business. Melcolm Nygaard was by no means a showbiz guy; instead, he’d run a hardware store out west. But that wasn’t stopping him, says Dale, who shortly thereafter moved back from Washington…

MATBUS offers riders a free ride for ‘Try MATBUS’ week

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — MATBUS is offering riders a free ride on all its fixed route services all this week. The free rides come as part of MATBUS ‘Try MATBUS week.’ It’s a week dedicated to showing the Fargo-Moorhead community all the benefits MATBUS has to offer. The service comes as each year, two million passengers use the service on…

Jail Chaplains Hosts 19th Annual Dessert Social

The event is intended to help fundraise but also to highlight some of the impactful work the organization has done over the past year.

MOORHEAD, MN – Over 300 bodies filled the main space at the Armory Events Center on the evening of October 16 to celebrate the work of Jail Chaplains. It was the 19th Annual Dessert Social for the Fargo-based nonprofit. Staff say it’s their biggest event of the year, and that none of this would be possible without community support. “We’re…

With license deadline approaching, shipping THC products directly to consumers will end in Minnesota

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Retail businesses in Minnesota have just two weeks left to apply for a license to sell low-potency THC products. Without the license, businesses will no longer be able to sell drinks and edibles that contain low amounts of THC. Along with retail licenses, Minnesota will also have separate wholesale, manufacturing, and transportation licenses. There is even a…

Essentia Health donates one million for downtown Moorhead’s new building, ‘The Loop’

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Mayor Shelley Carlson proudly announced on Thursday Essentia Health’s donation of one million dollars. The donation comes from their commitment in bringing together Moorhead for a lifelong health and wellness journey. “Together, the city of Moorhead and Essentia Health envision a future where innovation, collaboration, and education converge to create a healthier, vibrant community that…

Fargo man sentenced after summer chase and SWAT standoff in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A Fargo man who was found hiding in the attic of a home in Moorhead after a chase and standoff this summer is sentenced. 42-year-old Christopher Ringsrud-Knowles pleaded guilty to burglary, fleeing and illegal gun possession. He was sentenced earlier this month in Clay County court to seven years in prison. At the time of the…

Remembering “Madd Frank”, Beloved Local TV Icon

Friends and family say there was far more to the man known on his driver's license as Delray Dvoracek - like a penchant for writing and the ability to speak multiple languages.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – If you turned on KVRR from 1985 to 1995 – chances are you’d get a glimpse into spooky, kooky mind of Madd Frank. The alter ego of Delray Dvoracek brought his own personal blend of horror and comedy to the airwaves and left a lasting impression on any viewer lucky enough to discover his show. “He became,…

Contracts finalized for Moorhead City Hall renovation

The 22 contracts with 18 companies were obtained through an open-records request.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Contracts have been finalized with the companies involved in the Moorhead City Hall renovation project. The 22 contracts with 18 companies were obtained from the city of Moorhead through an open-records request. Over $3 million will be spent on plumbing, heating, and cooling systems. Another $4 million dollars was approved for electrical upgrades, curtain walls, aluminum…

Police seek driver in shots fired call in Moorhead

MOORHEAD (KVRR-KFGO) – Moorhead Police have released surveillance photos of an SUV in connection with a shots-fired call. They’re seeking information about the driver of a 2002-2010 white Ford Explorer. The call, in the 900 block of 17th Street South, was on September 23. Police have not given any additional information on their investigation. Anyone with information is urged to…