Alex Bertsch

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Multimedia Journalist at KVRR-TV (Fargo, ND)

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Fix It Forward Celebrates 10 Years of Helping Those in Need

2 days ago | kvrr.com | Alex Bertsch

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A mission that started with a Chrysler minivan ten years ago, is being celebrated today for the work they’ve done to help those in need get cars in our community. Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting honoring the work that Fix It Forward Ministries has done in helping people in need get around in the metro.
EMS workers in Detroit Lakes vote to unionize

5 days ago | kvrr.com | Alex Bertsch

Detroit Lakes, MINN. (KVRR) — It’s a new day for emergency medical workers and their patients in Lakes Country. That’s after the emergency medical staff at Essentia in Detroit Lakes voted to form a union. St. Mary’s Essentia Health Medical Service Staff is joining forces with AFSCME Council 65. They’re the folks you’ll see if you have a medical emergency in the Detroit Lakes area. EMT Logyn Saewart says the vote was an overwhelming majority to join.
Fargo Fire extinguishes structure fire in North Fargo

1 week ago | kvrr.com | Alex Bertsch

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Firefighters were called out to a structure fire early this morning in North Fargo. The fire started outside a trailers at 245 Circle Dr. N, near the water treatmant plant. on Broadway North. When Fargo Fire Department arrived on scene, the fire had begun to damage the siding and insulation of the trailer, however it was able to be extinguished quickly.
U of M Crookston celebrating half a century of bedding plant sale

2 weeks ago | kvrr.com | Alex Bertsch

CROOKSTON, MINN. (KVRR) – It’s an annual sign of spring in Crookston, and it’s been growing for 50 years. The University of Minnesota Crookston’s Bedding Plant Sale kicked off once again Wednesday, with a massive selection of flowers, vegetables, and other plants on offer for your garden this year. They saw big crowds on opening day, made all the more rewarding by the work the students had put into growing these plants throughout the year.
SWAT assists Fargo Police after man allegedly barricades himself in apartment with 2 children

3 weeks ago | kvrr.com | Alex Bertsch

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) — A 33-year-old man is in the Cass County jail this morning after a stand off with Red River Valley Swat. Fargo Police say officers were called to the 2600 block of 14th Street S. late Tuesday night on a report of a domestic disturbance. A woman says the man threatened her before she left the building. Santiago Rosendez allegedly barricaded himself in the south Fargo apartment with two children.
Crime on the decline in West Fargo

3 weeks ago | kvrr.com | Alex Bertsch

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Crime is on the decline in West Fargo as the police department releases their annual report. The 2024 annual report from the West Fargo Police department showed a 6% overall decrease in crime, with a 16% decrease in crimes against persons. There was also an 18% decrease in crimes against property, numbers that the police department say show their continued success in meeting the needs of the growing community.
Monster Trucks take over Alerus Center

3 weeks ago | kvrr.com | Alex Bertsch

GRAND FORKS (KVRR) – Drivers start your engines, because the monster trucks are coming out for a rally at the Alerus Center this weekend. The drivers and crews from Toughest Monster Trucks have a lot in store. It’s a larger venue than they usually perform at, and they’ve tuned up their show to match. The trucks will battle it out on an all-dirt track, along with performances from the highflying Freestyle Motorcycle Team.
M State sees growing enrollment for cannabis courses

4 weeks ago | kvrr.com | Alex Bertsch

MOORHEAD, MINN. (KVRR) — With the cannabis industry on the rise in the state, Minnesota State Community and Technical College are offering students a chance to get a leg up in the industry. In January of 2024 they began offering several programs fro students to learn the skills they’ll need to thrive in growing and selling cannabis, as well as extraction and product development.
MSUM Launches new Honors College

1 month ago | kvrr.com | Alex Bertsch

MOORHEAD, MINN. (KVRR) — MSUM is continuing to strive for academic excellence by launching a new program emphasizing challenge, deeper engagement, and unlimited opportunities. The new Honors College will be open to students in all academic disciplines, with students working together to cultivate a culture of curiosity. $1 million in scholarships have been allocated to the program, with 100 scholarships being offered each year.
LIVE: Young violinist attempting to play the National Anthem in all 50 states

1 month ago | kvrr.com | Alex Bertsch

FARGO(KVRR) — Violinist Sabrina Patel may only be 12 years old, but she’s already making waves across the country. She’s on a mission to perform the National Anthem at events in all 50 U.S. states, including playing in the MLB Playoffs before a game between the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers. And at the Fargo Force game tonight she’ll mark North Dakota down as her 31st.