MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A family in Moorhead have been grieving since the death of their 13-year-old daughter, and they are using that pain to ask for changes in Minnesota law by marching at the capitol this week. The Rich family are asking for laws regarding water safety, like life vests being required for minors under the age of 18…
FARGO, N.D. — 2018 was a year filled with celebrations, sorrow, hope and tragedy in the Red River Valley. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen takes us back to the beginning and walks us through this last year. It all started back in January…a bright new start for a location that once took the life of a young Fargo Police officer. A new…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Star Legacy Foundation is raising awareness for pregnancy loss by hosting a 5K event and fundraiser. One participant in the event, Audra Mikesh, describes how she felt she found out her daughter was stillborn. “Blank. They told me and I didn’t know what to do. It was a very hard day for everybody,” she said. Her baby…
After the devastating attacks on concert-goers in Las Vegas, how do you cope with strong emotions you feel after seemingly random violence, even if you’re not directly affected? Counselor Shauna Erickson with the Village Family Service Center tells Adam Ladwig about ways to cope with horrific events. Also, she explains how to explain tragedies to children. If you have any…
RED RIVER VALLEY — Local emergency officials say there are ways you can stay ready in case you find yourself in a similar mass casualty tragedy. A nationally recognized response is, “Run, Hide, Fight.” They recommend prioritizing getting yourself out of the area of danger before trying to hide or fight back. People traveling with friends should set up a…
GRAND FORKS, ND — Two women in Grand Forks connected on a Facebook page honoring Savanna Greywind. They decided to hold a vigil for people like them who wanted to honor her. Greywind’s story has touched people all over the country and the community members of Grand Forks are mourning her loss. More than 200 people gathered at University Park…
FARGO, ND — With this latest terror attack targeting a pop concert, it raises concerns of how parents can talk with their children about tragedies like this. In the days following a tragedy, kids may have a question or two whether something like this could happen to them. There are a few ways you can talk to your children in…
INTERNATIONAL — Prince William is calling a new BBC documentary on mental health “amazing” because it gives those struggling silently with mental health a voice. The Duke of Cambridge was a guest speaker after a special screening of the movie and addressed many of the documentary subjects. He says this topic is especially close to his heart after his brother…
SPEARFISH, S.D. — Prayers, money and donations are pouring in for three families dealing with an unbelievable tragedy. The families lost five children in a house fire over the weekend in Spearfish, South Dakota. A GoFundMe account has nearly reached its goal of $50,000 in just two days and has been increased to $100.000. All of the money raised on the…
A Fargo Native FARGO, N.D. — Many say Fargo is a tight-knit community. Kellen Summers and his wife, Vanessa, grew up in the Fargo area. They met through their love of theater at Fargo South High School, and their relationship remained strong through their graduation from Concordia College. They both established a deep connection to the F-M area, particularly in…
