Summer

10th annual Moorhead Farmers Market kick off

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Moorhead Parks and Recreation kicked off their 10th annual Moorhead Farmers Market. The market is an exciting summer spot for people of all ages.  It is held every Tuesday through September 26th from 3:30-6:30 pm in the Hjemkomst Center’s parking lot.  “So this is the first day of the farmers market, it’s our 10th season which is really…

Fargo Park District rolls out Neighborhood Sports Series

FARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo Park District has rolled out a new program to encourage kids to get out and about while enjoying the summer sun. The Neighborhood Sports Series is a three-part event where kids can shoot some hoops, throw some footballs and play some soccer. “It’s got to start somewhere right?” said Pace Maier, the event supervisor with…

Locations announced for Youth Summer Meals program

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Great Plains Food Bank announces 15 sites across the state to help keep kids fed this summer. The program allows kids up to the age of 17 to get a boxed meal during each hand-out event. Last year, over 5,000 meals were given out to nearly 300 kids. 2023 Youth Summer Meals sites and locations Cannon Ball…

How to prevent swimmer’s itch

FARGO (KVRR) – It’s summer time. Which means thousands of people will hit the lakes for the holiday weekend. While it is an unofficial kick-off to the summer, it also signifies the potential risks with swimmer’s itch. “If you swim in water that has been recently inhabited by water fowl, the potential for that parasite to be present means that…

With sudden change in temps and snow melt comes spring allergies

FARGO, ND (KVRR) – After a long and brutal winter, we are finally seeing the grass and the colors of summer start to bloom.  With that sudden change in temperatures and snow melt comes spring allergies.  Dr. Woei Eng, an allergist at Sanford in Fargo says, “tree pollens are the major issue around this area. Usually, the tree pollen such as oak…

Eight percent increase in Memorial Day travel expected despite high gas prices

The warmer temperatures lately have us feeling like we're already in the middle of summer.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With Memorial Day coming up and road construction season in full swing, expect roads to be busy. AAA predicts more than 39 million Americans will travel this holiday weekend. They say it’s an eight percent increase from last year and the most expected to travel since 2017. With no end in sight for high gas prices,…

Astronomy Update

The Summer Solstice is coming up on Sunday.  Nights will be short, but the moon is easy to spot. Categories: Weather Blog, Weather Notes Tags: astronomy, earth, jupiter, mars, mercury, moon, Planets, saturn, solstice, SPACE, stars, Summer, sun, venus

Moorhead Parks kicks off 8th annual farmers market

Shoppers can buy fresh produce, meats, plants and other hand crafted items from local vendors.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Parks and Recreation is bringing to town a taste of Summer with its eighth annual Moorhead Farmers market. The market will run every Tuesday through September 28th from 3 to 6 p.m. Shoppers can buy fresh produce, meats, plants and other hand crafted items from local vendors. “I think it’s great that we’re able to…