Kevin Wallevand

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WDAY TV News Reporter since 1983. Journalism Adjunct at MSUM. Proud Otter Tail Co. native. National Edward R. Murrow Awards and Emmys for doc/special projects.

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Deaf, hard of hearing students find community at Fargo Theatre screening

1 week ago | inforum.com | Kevin Wallevand

FARGO — The Fargo Theatre hosted a special group of deaf or hard of hearing students from across northwest Minnesota for a movie screening Thursday, April 17. The scene was both a reunion and first time meet-and-greet, with just over two dozen deaf or hard of hearing students gathering to celebrate. Deaf and hard of hearing students can often feel isolated in school or social settings.
The Lincoln bodyguard who lived and died in Fargo

1 week ago | inforum.com | Kevin Wallevand

FARGO — It was 160 years ago this week that people across America mourned the loss of their leader, Abraham Lincoln. One of those who wrote extensively about the assassination and the hours leading up to it was a bodyguard for Lincoln — Smith Stimmel of Fargo. An often forgotten piece of history that night, Stimmel and the team of Lincoln bodyguards, were asleep when the deadly shot rang out. Lincoln had long-standing policy of not having guards with him at church and entertainment events.
Moorhead's Spud Jersey Wall unveiled at new high school

1 week ago | inforum.com | Kevin Wallevand

MOORHEAD โ In published history books, display cases and online, Moorhead Schools is known for highlighting and honoring the past. Now, a new addition: dozens of athletic and music uniforms from 1910 and forward are hanging for the public to see at the new high school. And for one family, it's a chance to honor the memory of a loved one. It's easy to see why Russ Henegar sees it as a trip down memory lane. "Our 1987 championship Track and Field," Henegar said.
Charlie's Place opens in Fargo: 'My dream come true'

1 week ago | inforum.com | Kevin Wallevand

FARGO — A special kind of coffee shop opened in Fargo this week. And once you get your latte or iced coffee, you will walk out knowing there is no other place quite like it. Charlie's Place is a cafe where workers with disabilities are empowered, and are the heartbeat and big dreamers of the coffee shop. Nicole Atherton is right at home at Charlie's Place — taking orders. "Iced latte," Nicole said proudly as she prepared a customer's order.
NDSCS bringing back Aviation Maintenance Tech program

1 week ago | inforum.com | Kevin Wallevand

WAHPETON, N.D. — North Dakota State College of Science has announced it is bringing back one of its most successful career paths. The Aviation Maintenance Technology program is returning, this time to the Fargo campus. Back in the day, the school in Wahpeton was one of a few in the country to offer it, but the program was discontinued in the late 50s. But now it has new life, and it comes at a critical time in the aviation industry.
'Loving and affectionate': Benefit set for Cullen Durand on Saturday

2 weeks ago | inforum.com | Kevin Wallevand

MOORHEAD — A much loved Moorhead family who always reaches out to help others is preparing to be on the receiving end this weekend. Dozens are working on a Saturday benefit at the TAK in Dilworth for 17-year old Cully Durand, a senior at Moorhead High School. A rare, genetic, progressive neurological disease has changed the lives of Cully, his younger brother and their family. "A chest vest, it shakes him," Heidi Durand, Cullen's mom, said as she did morning medical cares.
Homeland Security email error prompts 'terror and panic' for Moorhead woman from Ukraine

2 weeks ago | inforum.com | Kevin Wallevand

MOORHEAD — Some members of the Fargo-Moorhead Ukrainian community, now living and working legally in the area, are dealing with a wave of emotions after a weekend email from the Department of Homeland Security to a Moorhead family told tthem they had seven days to get out of the country. After more than 12 hours of fear and unknowns, another email arrived told them "it was sent in error." Yulia loves living and working in Moorhead. "She says, 'I am really worried about myself and my kids.
40 years in the making: 'Sweetwater' reunion Saturday night at Moorhead Legion

2 weeks ago | inforum.com | Kevin Wallevand

MOORHEAD — In the 1980s, they were all recent high school grads, going to college in the Fargo-Moorhead area, and playing smoky bars and hot spots all around the region. Over the years, they all went their separate ways, but on Saturday night, April 5, at the Moorhead American Legion, the original members of Sweetwater are together again, after 40 years. All for a special fundraiser. It's only fitting that they all came back to where it all started: Rick Adams' garage in Moorhead.
Perfectly preserved: Bison skeletons found in peat bog near Frazee

2 weeks ago | inforum.com | Kevin Wallevand

FRAZEE, Minn — You can almost picture it: Northwest Minnesota, centuries ago. Home to lakes, Native Americans and bison. The Becker County Museum is about to unveil an incredible find. A peat bog that preserved two bison skeletons, east of Detroit Lakes. In northern Becker County where lakes and sloughs meet fields and farms --- you can find some of Minnesota's 6 million acres of peat bogs.
'Ask for help in honor of Jim': The dangers of 'heart attack snow'

3 weeks ago | inforum.com | Kevin Wallevand

FARGO — Doctors call this heavy, wet snow "heart attack snow." And, one local family knows this tragedy, all too well. You would have a hard time finding a more friendly, dedicated church pastor than Jim Greene. He served congregations big and small in the Fargo-Moorhead area. So when he died shortly before Christmas, shoveling snow at his Fargo home, it really left a void. Jim Greene was one of those pastors who was always drawn to small town churches and the people who called it home.