Minnesota lawmakers tour Red River Women's Clinic
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - Sen. Tina Smith was among a group of democratic lawmakers who met with workers at the Red River Women's Clinic in Moorhead. It's been just over a year since the U.S.…
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Pet Connection: Meet The Huskies
They are bursting at the seams at Homeward Animal Shelter. They're being forced to keep dogs in hallways and offices, and they're running out of room. So we need to pick up the…
LIVE: United Way Of Cass-Clay Celebrates 25 Years Of School Supply Drive
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - The United Way is celebrating 25 years of helping supply kids so they can learn during the school year. This year's School Supply Drive kicks off Thursday, June 29th.…
Ashley Judd speaks at YWCA's "Empowered! Women Who Rise Above" event
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. The YWCA is working to change that locally and nationally. "You have to personalize these things, right? It's not abstract,…
Hoeven, Peterson, and NDSU Leaders discuss establishing an Agricultural Research Center at NDSU
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Sen. John Hoeven and former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson met with NDSU leaders to discuss agriculture research. Two million dollars is included in a Senate approprations bill to establish…
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Makes Major Donation to Great Plains Food Bank
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donates a truck full of 40,000 pounds of food to the Great Plains Food Bank. Items include milk, beans, pudding, and even cake.…
Jeremiah Program celebrates local single moms and their accomplishments
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – No mother should have to make the choice between investing in herself or supporting her children. That's what the Jeremiah Program believes. The national organization has a mission to disrupt the…
Fireworks sales begin in North Dakota through July 5
HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) -- It's that time of year, again; fireworks can now be legally sold to North Dakotans. Those planning to buy must be at least 12-years-old and fireworks can only be…
Detroit Lakes preparing for busy holiday weekend
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) - Detroit Lakes is preparing for a busy Fourth of July weekend as thousands of people will make their way to the lakes area. "We always love the 4th of…
Becker Co. Museum opens new Collin Peterson exhibit
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) - The Becker County Museum welcomed a new exhibit this month. They added a new collection that honors the legacy of longtime Minnesota congressman, Collin Peterson. The collection was a collaboration…
Who Needs Lemonade When You've Got A Lefse Stand?
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) -- Move over lemonade stands, someone was running a lefse stand in Detroit Lakes. A grandma and her grandchildren were selling the delicious Norwegian specialty on the side of the street…
Farm Rescue Completes 1,000th Farm Assistance Case
PALESTINE, Ill. (KVRR) -- Farm Rescue marks a major milestone. The organization has completed its one-thousandth assistance case. Volunteers harvested a winter wheat crop at the farm of Brad Pifer in Palestine, Illinois. The farmstead,…
Firework Safety Protocols ahead of Independence Day
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)-- Fireworks have always been a fun and festive way for families and friends to celebrate the biggest holiday of the summer. But, it's important to use fireworks properly to avoid injuries. "We…
Minnesota cannabis tax goes into effect July 1
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- Minnesota cannabis retailers will soon charge a ten percent cannabis tax. It begins July 1st and currently only edible cannabinoid products and nonintoxicating topical products are legal to sell. The state…
New partnership to combat youth mental health crisis
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota's Caring Foundation is partnering with Boys & Girls Club of the Red River Valley. The new partnership is set to combat the youth mental…
Moorhead Teen Killed in Accidental Shooting Friday, Witness Talks About What He Saw
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- Moorhead Police reveal the name of the 13-year-old that died from a gunshot wound on Friday night off of 19th street south. Police say the shooting that killed Zain Mezher was…
'Not something that should be majorly concerning' local medical experts react to new COVID-19 variant
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said a new variant for COVID-19 has made it's way to the Midwest. As they are watching it in states like the Dakotas and…
5th Annual Adam Thielen Football Camp
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. Former Minnesota Vikings Wide Receiver, Adam Thielen, returned to his home town of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Saturday to host his 5th annual football camp. The weather did not play nice, so the…
'Masters Mania' Sparks Trick Shot Entry from Park Rapids Girls
PARK RAPIDS, Minn. -- Three girls in Park Rapids, Minnesota: Natalie Martin, 11, Bella Martin, 9, and Maddison Martin, 5, entered into the Dude Perfect trick shot contest: Masters Mania. Natalie (in green) completed the…
46th Annual Scandinavian Festival kicks off with first full day of events
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – It’s a day some people in our area look forward to each year... A day to celebrate their Nordic Heritage.  The Scandinavian Festival is a fun filled time of…
Local fundraiser for Alzheimer's Association
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) --Some local families got together and hosted a fundraiser for the Alzheimer's Association right here in our community. There are many drugs for Alzheimer's Disease approved by the FDA, but…
LIVE: Realtor Hosting World's Longest Open House For Alzheimer's Association
A realtor is trying to break his world record for the longest open house in the hope that others don't have to endure what his family endured. Kyle Olson with Keller Williams Inspire Realty…
Teen recording artist Annabelle helps raise awareness for Gigi's Playhouse
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It was a fun night at Gigi's Playhouse filled with music and entertainment. Gigi’s Playhouse is proud to be North Dakota’s first Down Syndrome Achievement Center which happens to be…
City of Grand Forks urge people to take extra caution to avoid West Nile Virus
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) -- The City of Grand Forks is urging people in the area to take extra precautions to avoid being bit by mosquitoes. West Nile virus was confirmed in a pool of…
Warm and dry June seen in the Red River Valley
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Farmers have already been tilling fields and preparing for their growing season. But, they are dealing with abnormally dry conditions across the Upper Midwest. "From about Highway 281 in North Dakota…
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Oak Grove, Kindred, Shanley and Davies Highlight Day One of North Dakota Golf Championships
BISMARCK, N.D. -- Tuesday marks day one of the North Dakota Golf Championships at Riverwood Golf Course in Bismarck consisting of the best high school golfers in the state with the winners from…
NDSU No.1; UND No.6 on Hero Sports Missouri Valley Football Conference Preseason Poll
FARGO, N.D. -- The start of the college football season is scheduled for four months from this weekend. Last week, Hero sports released its preseason Top 25 and All-American team, Tuesday it was…
Moorhead's Zanotti Advances in Play of the Year Bracket
FARGO, N.D. — On Friday night during Sports Extra, the KVRR Sports team announced the first nominees for advancement to the Play of the Academic Year Final Four bracket. The third to…
West Fargo Orchestrates Late Inning Comeback to Win Season Opener
WEST FARGO, N.D. -- The West Fargo Patriots hosted their first game of Senior Babe Ruth League game with a doubleheader against Harrisburg from South Dakota. The Patriots were down 6-2 before composing…
Finn Diggins Looking To Translate Basketball Skills To Football At NDSU
PERHAM, MN - North Dakota State Football can impress you in a bunch of ways. That's been the case for prospective athletes. If there's one thing they take pride in, it's the strength of…
Moorhead's Spud Following Dad's Footsteps But On A Different Field
FARGO, ND - If you're a football fan in the F.M. area, chances are you know Kevin Feeney, a quarterback from 1995 to through 99' who broke quite a few program records as a…
Fargo Invaders 2020 Season Canceled
After much deliberation and delaying the season by more than a month, the Northern Elite Football League has officially decided to pull the plug on the 2020 season.  This is a time & season of…
Coach of the Week: Fargo Post 2 Manager Luke Rustad
FARGO, N.D. -- Fargo Post 2 gets games underway next week in the Senior Babe Ruth League to make up for a lost American Legion season. Coming off their first Legion World Series appearance in…
Play of the Year Nominees: May 29
The first showdown in the Hockey quadrant of the 2020 D.J. Colter High School Play of the Year Bracket is a battle between Minnesota and North Dakota: Moorhead's Maria Zanotti and West Fargo's Erin Binstock.…
UND forms group to plan for reopening of athletic venues
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- Fighting Hawk fans cannot be sure just yet what their teams seasons will look like in 2020, but by the end of this summer, they should know what they can expect…
NDSU Football No. 1 in Hero Sports Top 25; Five Land On Preseason All-American Team
FARGO, N.D. - Coming off a third straight NCAA national championship and second consecutive undefeated season, North Dakota State football is ranked No. 1 in the HERO Sports FCS Top 25 along with five…
Class B Softball To Return This Summer
FARGO, ND - The 2020 softball season won't be entirely gone for Class B. schools in North Dakota, thanks to an unofficial season that's set to launch. Practices start Monday then games begin on…
West Fargo Patriots Hopes Hard Work Put in Helps Meet Their Goal
WEST FARGO, N.D. -- The last stop on the baseball tour before games get underway next week is West Fargo. The Patriots join Post 2 and Post 400 in the Senior Babe Ruth…
NDSU Allowing Student-Athletes Back on Campus Starting June 1st (Reaction From Coaches)
FARGO, N.D. -- (NDSU Athletics) The North Dakota State University athletic department today finalized a plan to re-open athletic facilities for voluntary workouts beginning June 1 for football. Additional sports will be phased in…
Post 400 Hoping to Use Team Bond Created and Turn into Success for 2020 Season
FARGO, N.D. -- The baseball tour continues with Fargo Post 400, who like many other teams in the state is getting ready for their upcoming season in the Senior Babe Ruth League for…
South-Shanley's Senf Advances in Play of the Year Bracket
FARGO, N.D. — On Friday night during Sports Extra, the KVRR Sports team announced the first nominees for advancement to the Play of the Academic Year Final Four bracket. The second to move comes from…
Post 2 Entering New Season With "Targets On Their Back"
FARGO, N.D. -- Fargo Post 2 returned to Jack Williams Stadium for practice this week after getting to their first American Legion World Series in 27 years. This season, however, looks a little different…
Local Collegiate Athletes Who Have Served in the Military
FARGO, N.D. -- As a way to honor those who are currently serving or have served our country, KVRR's Nick Couzin looks at athletes past and present from NDSU, UND, MSUM and Concordia…
Hage On Gatorade POY: "It was something I always wanted to have"
FARGO, ND - A few days ago, Fargo Davies' Cole Hage took home the Gatorade North Dakota baseball Player of The Year award becoming the first eagle to win the award in school…
Senior Tribute: Shanley Girls Soccer
FARGO, N.D. -- In the spring of 2019, Shanley girls soccer capped off a perfect 15-win season by winning the program's second state title. That was the last time the Deacons were on the pitch…
Play of the Year Elite Eight Nominees: May 22
FARGO, N.D. -- The first showdown in the Hockey quadrant of the 2020 D.J. Colter High School Play of the Year Bracket is a battle between Minnesota and North Dakota: South-Shanley's Alex…
Kindred Boys Golf Chapter Ends; New One To Look Different
KINDRED, ND - Across the entire area, it's tough to compare which winter and spring teams were hurt the most by Covid-19 cancellations. However, a few saw some prestigious eras come to a close,…
Carson Wentz's A01 Charity Softball Game & Home Run Derby canceled
FARGO, N.D. -- Last year was the first time former North Dakota State and current Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz returned to Fargo with his A01 foundation. The group hosted a celebrity softball…
NDSU women's soccer reacts to The Summit League's decisions for the upcoming season
FARGO, N.D. -- Plenty of uncertainty still remains for the upcoming season of college sports. This week, the Summit League began to provide some clarity into what things will look like for their…
MSUM A.D. Peters "Long Term Benefit Unknown" About Division II's Decision to Reduce Games Next Season
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- The NCAA's Division II council made headlines this week reducing the amount of games in all sports for the upcoming academic year to help with the economic downfall that comes from the…
Former Gov. Schafer reacts to Gov. Burgum not seeking re-election
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - It's official, as Governor Doug Burgum announced Monday that he is not seeking a third term in the upcoming election. Burgum made the announcement after serving for seven years in the…
NDSU doctoral student helps develop cancer detection technology
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - An NDSU doctoral student is making waves in the biomedical engineering field. Mahek Sadiq has helped develop a cancer detection technology working with two-dimensional nanomaterials. The research focuses on cancer therapy…
LIVE: Get On The Sustainability Bus
FARGO -- They're some of the most sustainable ways you can get around town, but they sometimes sort of blend into the environment. Now, Fargo city planners want students to get on the bus...…
LIVE: 14 Years Of Sticking it to Cancer
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - You can help carry on the tradition of sticking it to cancer here North Dakota and Minnesota. The 14th annual Stick it to Cancer fundraiser is this…
North Dakota snow sculpting team competes on world stage in Minnesota
STILLWATER, Minn. (KVRR) - Known much more as a summer destination, it's not uncommon for the streets of Stillwater, MN to be a lot quieter in the winter, at least that was the case before…
NDSU hosts robotics competition for middle and high school students
FARGO, N.D., (KVRR)- NDSU hosted a robotics competition for students across the region. The First Tech Challenge Eastern Dakota Qualifier was hosted at the university. This challenge saw students from across the region grade 7…
NDSU students and faculty perform Baroque festival
FARGO, N.D., (KVRR)- NDSU students and faculty performed a Baroque Festival. It was held at Peace Lutheran Church in Fargo. The Baroque Music Festival was performed by NDSU Challey School of Music Students and faculty.…
MSUM MBB Gets Back in the Win Column; 62-58 Over Minnesota Duluth
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR)-- The MSUM Moorhead Dragons losing streak stops at one. After a 15-game win streak to open the season came to an end last weekend versus Sioux Falls, the Dragons wasted no…
Battle on the Hardwood: Fargo Davies and West Fargo Clash for the Chris Heise High School Play of the Week
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)--It is a battle on the hardwood for this weeks Chris Heise High School Play of the Week. In play number 1, Davies is hosting Sheyenne. Ashton Safranski gets the ball on the…
Fargo South Upsets Fargo North To Move Into First in EDC Boys Basketball Standings
FARGO, N.D. -- The Fargo South Bruins move into first place, defeating their arch rival and defending AA State Basketball Champion, Fargo North Spartans. The Bruins and Spartans were tied at 17 early…
LIVE: Fight the Frost with Inflatables at the Fargodome
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - We've had truly frigid temperatures for a couple weeks now in the Metro. That means it's time to Fight the Frost. The Fargodome is filled with dozens of inflatable…
HPV Vaccines help protect against multiple types of cancer including Cervical Cancer
WEST FARGO, N.D., (KVRR)- January is cervical cancer awareness month and an HPV vaccine can help prevent it. HPV is a virus transmitted through human contact that can cause multiple types of cancer including cervical cancer.…
Blue Angels Returning to Fargo AirSho in late July
FARGO, N.D., (KVRR) -- Fargo AirSho is back for the first time since 2021. This year, the show has two new chairmen, Darren Hall and Stephen Blazek. They're bringing back some old favorites and some…
Pet Connection: Meet Paige & Tinsel
Paige and Tinsel are a couple of sweetheart siblings who would love a good home together. They're 13 weeks old. Paige is the girl. She's solid orange. Tinsel is the boy. He's…
LIVE: 98th Little International Livestock Show Celebrates Ag Tradition At NDSU
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - NDSU is celebrating its agricultural heritage this weekend with the 98th Little International livestock show. The Saddle and Sirloin club is putting on the show February 10th with a…
Grafton High School Teacher wins Milken Educator Award and a $25,000 prize
GRAFTON, N.D., (KVRR)- A Grafton High School teacher has won the Milken Educator Award and a 25 thousand dollar prize for her teaching. Katelyn Gorder, a Family and Consumer Science teacher at Grafton High, won…
No. 6 North Dakota Prepares for No. 13 St. Cloud State; First Road Series in Seven Weeks
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR)-- The North Dakota Fighting Hawks come in ranked number six in Monday's USCHO.com poll. UND is heading into a very tough part of their schedule: At No. 13 St. Cloud State…
'This is a solvable problem': Tackling the homelessness issue in the metro area
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - For weeks we’ve heard from local homeless shelters about them being at full capacity while dealing with the cold temperatures. And the same goes for the Downtown Engagement Center in Fargo.…
Xcel Energy rolls out new smart meters for North Dakota Residents
FARGO, N.D., (KVRR)- An easier way to control your energy costs? Xcel Energy launching its new smart meters in Fargo. These smart meters give their customers real time data about their electricity efficiency and usage.…
Rock Legend Randy Bachman Has Control of BTO And They're Headed For Mahnomen
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- He holds the Order of Manitoba and the Order of Canada and he'll soon have a bridge named in his honor in his hometown of Winnipeg. He is rock legend Randy…
After 3rd open heart surgery, Barnesville kid continues to beat the odds
BARNESVILLE, Minn. (KVRR) - This is Isaac Douglas, or as his family calls him, Bubba. He is 12-years-old and he has had a lifetime of challenges. Bubba had a stroke and two open heart…
Horace Hawks High Flying Defense Wins DJ Colter High School Play of the Week
FARGO, N.D. -- Mustapha Diomande went up stairs and came down with a monster block in the Horace Hawks game against the Shanley Deacons. Diomande spiked the ball into the stands.…
How to protect yourself from frostbite in this bitter cold
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - The cold temperatures and the wind chill are taking a toll on people across the region. It can lead to issues like frostbite for those that are outside for any amount…
Benefit set for Audubon woman battling Stage IV cancer
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Amy Porter is a mom, a wife, a teacher at Roosevelt Elementary in Detroit Lakes and a beloved member of her community. But she is also facing the toughest battle…
Tuesday Night on KVRR Local News: A Rock Legend from Winnipeg
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Tuesday night on KVRR Local News: we talk with a music legend. Randy Bachman has revived BTO for another tour and they are coming to Shooting Star Casino in…
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