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Gigi’s Playhouse finishing reconstruction

The reconstruction era for North Dakota's only down syndrome achievement center is nearing its end

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Gigi’s Playhouse is planning its grand re-opening later this summer one year after a fire destroyed it. One year after a fire severely damaged the building, the playhouse is adding new services for people with special needs and their families across the F-M area who use the space as a second home. “We watched from across…

Special Olympics athletes return to action in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Another “return to normal” event brings the community together after the COVID-19 hiatus, the regional Special Olympics return. Athletes across western Minnesota compete at Moorhead High School where they show off skills and athleticism in front of friends and family. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office helped light the torch while students from Moorhead High School, Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton,…

Flooded drain systems cause vehicles to stall in F-M area

Flooding made for difficult travel conditions in the F-M area this morning.

FARGO-MOORHEAD (KVRR) – Flooded roads cause some drivers to stall their vehicles Monday morning as they ignored the turn around don’t drown motto. “Unfortunately a lot of times when we get a really heavy rain event like this, the system just isn’t built to handle that much amount of rain in such a short amount of time. A lot of…

LIVE: Moorhead Wants To Fund Activities To Bring People To Downtown & Riverfront

The Deadline To Submit Your Idea Is May 20th

  MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The city of Moorhead is looking for ideas on ways to make the most of the city’s downtown and riverfront areas. And it’s willing to pay for the right idea. The city put out what it calls a Call for Activation. If you have an idea of an activity that could bring people out, the…

Moorhead Police called to high school for a fight between students

According to the school district a fight between two students started before classes started this morning.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – A fight in the hallway of Moorhead High School was contained with the help of Moorhead Police. According to the school district a fight between two students started before classes started this morning. School administration responded and the School Resource Officer called MPD for assistance. As the students were being escorted off campus a verbal argument…

Moorhead Police’s bike patrols will soon return

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Sunshine and warmth is finally here in the region, which means you can expect to see more police on two-wheels. Moorhead Police is taking advantage of warmer temperatures by training officers for bike patrol missions. “Following the rules of the road, things like that. And then just being able to do target enforcement on bikes. People…

Spring Career Expo returns to Delta Hotels by Marriott

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Job Service North Dakota hosts another job fair for employers looking to fill positions. The Spring 2022 F-M Career Expo is being held at Delta Hotels by Marriott in Fargo. Job seekers across the region stopping by to tune up their interview skills with opportunities to network with potential employers. Many employers are looking for people…

Hundreds of goldfish found in Moorhead culvert

The Minnesota DNR says the goldfish are considered an invasive species

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Aaron Holte sent us these pictures after spotting a bunch of goldfish in a culvert on the Minnesota State Community and Technical College campus in Moorhead. It’s along 28th Avenue South from 8th to 20th streets. By the time our crew arrived, we only spotted one fish. The Minnesota DNR says 275 goldfish considered an invasive…

Minn. police leaders discuss how they plan to lower the increasing rate of carjackings statewide

MINNESOTA (KVRR) – According to the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association, carjackings statewide were up 15 percent from 2019 to 2020. During a roundtable with Senator Amy Klobuchar, state officials said a majority of the people committing them are juveniles with criminal histories. Police chiefs say they want to make sure they don’t put broken people back on the streets….