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Moorhead vet helps deliver medical supplies to Ukrainians in need

A Moorhead man and Air Force veteran returns to the Red River Valley to share his experience helping deliver medical supplies in Ukraine.

November 16, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Mark J. Lindquist says he and his team of vets were in Ukraine for about six months and people there still need tourniquets, burn bandages and first aid kits. He met one woman around 80-years-old about 10 miles away from the Russian border where a rocket landed across the street, destroying much of her home. It…

Russian missiles cross into Poland during strike on Ukraine

November 15, 2022

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A damaged building at the scene of Russian shelling in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Kravchenko)KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian missile barrage on the Ukrainian power grid sent the war spilling over into neighboring countries Tuesday, hitting NATO member Poland and cutting electricity to much of Moldova. It was Russia’s biggest barrage yet, and some of…

Farmer Kurt Groszhans is back in North Dakota after being jailed in Ukraine

October 21, 2022

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ASHLEY, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) — A North Dakota farmer who had been detained in Ukraine for nearly a year is back home. A statement released by his family confirmed that Kurt Groszhans returned to North Dakota on his birthday, October 20. The Ashley, North Dakota man was charged and imprisoned last November for plotting to assassinate Ukraine’s then-agriculture minister, Roman Leschenko….

Mark J. Lindquist schedules Ukraine benefit concert in Fargo

June 27, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Moorhead Air Force veteran Mark J. Lindquist announces charity concerts in Fargo and Ukraine to raise money for war relief efforts. He has scheduled The Mark J. Lindquist Big Band Charity Benefit Concert series for July 8 in Fargo, but hasn’t booked a venue yet. Lindquist is also holding a show in Kharkiv, Ukraine and wants…

Ukrainian woman and her daughter leave their homeland for peace in Fargo

With the war in Europe continuing, a Ukrainian woman and her daughter move to Fargo searching for peace and safety.

June 16, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Kateryna Rudich and her husband were visiting Hungary February 24 when the Russian military attacked Kharkiv, her home city at the time. They rushed back home to see their daughter who was being taken care of by her grandparents. “Our daughter, she’s only four-years-old and her grandmother was in a small village near Kharkiv because they…

“Bison for Ukraine” raises money to send medical supplies overseas

Ukrainian NDSU students host a fundraiser to raise more awareness on their country's invasion by Russia and send medical supplies back home.

June 8, 2022

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MAPLETON, N.D. (KVRR) – “Bison for Ukraine” features authentic food made by Ukrainian students, a silent auction showcasing artwork made by Ukrainians and live music at 4e Winery. North Dakota State University students were encouraged to donate $10 and non-students $50 to take part in the event. The ticket includes a drawing for raffle prizes and a free glass of…

North Dakota farmer out of jail, remains in Ukraine

June 2, 2022

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Kurt GroszhansFARGO, N.D. – A North Dakota farmer who had been jailed in Ukraine since November has been released from custody, yet still remains in the eastern European country. Sen. John Hoeven says work continues in regards to “fair treatment and safety” of Kurt Groszhans, who was arrested on charges he plotted to assassinate Ukraine’s then-agriculture minister, Roman Leschenko. Groszhans’…

USDA Urged To Maintain Access To Crop Insurance Due To Delayed Planting

May 26, 2022

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — Our wet spring forced delays in planting for farmers across the region. North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven says absent a dramatic improvement in weather conditions, unplanted acres in our region will be significant. Global wheat stocks are tightening due to the war in Ukraine and weather challenges in the U.S. Hoeven and Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar…

Moorhead man doing all he can to help people in Ukraine

The man who stopped his political campaign to help people in Ukraine has been in the country for over 40 days.

May 15, 2022

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UKRAINE (KVRR) — The Moorhead man who stopped his political campaign to help people in Ukraine has been in the country for over 40 days. Mark Lindquist tells us he’s meeting with Ukrainian military leaders on the front lines in the eastern part of the country, his group is bringing them medical supplies, like burn bandages and chest seals. Lindquist…

Moorhead Air Force veteran Mark J. Lindquist describes helping Ukrainians in their country

Air Force Veteran Mark J. Lindquist of Moorhead is in Poland along with veterans from a lot of other countries.

April 8, 2022

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MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR)- Air Force Veteran Mark J. Lindquist of Moorhead is in Poland along with veterans from a lot of other countries. He’s helping with humanitarian efforts for refugees fleeing Ukraine. “This is not over, don’t get bored with this, keep it in front of you, and if you can spare 20 bucks it’s going to make a difference….