KEVIN WALLEVAND
Expert on suicide helps educate area law enforcement
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - Money raised from a special summer walk in Fargo is now helping educate area law enforcement about a topic that officers deal with daily.
By Kevin Wallevand , November 05, 2009
Educating students on the dangers of reckless driving
Lake Park, Minn. (WDAY TV) - The Minnesota State Patrol has a new tool in its arsenal against reckless teen-driving. A DVD that is hard hitting and graphic, but high school students are getting the message. This warning, some of the pictures are disturbing.
By Kevin Wallevand , November 04, 2009
Hospice home to open in Fergus Falls
Fergus Falls, Minn. (WDAY TV) - Most of us have spent time watching a Hospice team take care of a friend or loved one. In Fergus Falls today, how that compassion will be under one very special roof. One of the first Hospice Houses in our area is about to open there, and it is all about comfort.
By Kevin Wallevand , November 03, 2009
The Red River climbs out of its banks in November
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - It's an odd sight in November; the Red River is climbing out of its banks. Right now, the Red is at 22-feet. Flood stage is 18. The Red will rise to 24-feet by Wednesday night. That is a foot below moderate flood stage. The National Weather Service says there will be just minor flooding along the river.
By Kevin Wallevand , November 02, 2009
Barnseville fills the gym for the food pantry
In Barnesville, Minnesota there is no dome to fill with canned food, but wait until you see what students there are doing for their own hometown. While students from around Fargo-Moorhead are filling the dome, Barnesville will fill its own gym.By Kevin Wallevand , October 30, 2009
Remembering Anton Cichy
Dent, Minn. (WDAY TV) - Anton Cichy's life is an unforgettable war story of torture, survival and victory. A veteran who not only survived the Bataan Death march, but was also one of only a handful to live through the sinking of his POW ship. We mark Anton's passing by remembering his fight to survive World War II.
By Kevin Wallevand , October 30, 2009
Tax credit makes GEM cars a hit
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - Another green choice for consumers is generating more business for a Fargo based company.
By Kevin Wallevand , October 29, 2009
Townships responsible for Wilkin County road maintenance
Breckenridge, Minn. (WDAY TV) - A lack of money, workers, and weathered roads has officials in Wilkin County making a drastic change. For decades, townships in Wilkin have paid the county to plow roads in the winter and grade them in the summer, but the Wilkin County Board is expected to vote soon on whether to put an end to county plows clearing those rural township roads.
By Kevin Wallevand , October 28, 2009
With so many players out sick, Bagley forfeits its playoff game
Bagley, Minn. (WDAY TV) - So many students and teachers in Bagley, Minnesota are sick, the football team has forfeited its playoff football game with the Hawley Nuggets. The flu is hitting clusters of schools.
By Kevin Wallevand , October 27, 2009
After North Dakota's first H1N1 death, families line up to get vaccinated
(WDAY TV) - North Dakota has its first swine flu death. Health officials say the victim was older than 60, and the man had underlying medical conditions. He's from the northwestern part of the state; they are not releasing his name.
By Kevin Wallevand , October 26, 2009
Local shelters and agencies join together to help those in need
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - The Fargodome today didn't host a football game or trade show, but people trying to get their lives back together. It is called Project Homeless Connect, an effort by the local shelters and agencies in town to come together to help those looking for jobs and a home.
By Kevin Wallevand , October 22, 2009
H1N1 adds another problem for hog farmers
Lake Park, Minn. (WDAY TV) - Trying to dispel myths about swine flu is probably the last thing area hog producers are worried about. It has been decades since the hog industry has been in such turmoil. There is too many pigs and too expensive to raise.
By Kevin Wallevand , October 21, 2009
After $70 million expansion, Microsoft CEO praises employees
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - The leader behind the world's computer giant Microsoft today heaped praise on the Fargo-Moorhead community and the work ethic here. Steve Ballmer not only came to valley to check out the just completed expansion project. He promised area business leaders Microsoft has plans to grow this campus.
By Kevin Wallevand , October 20, 2009
Board of Higher Ed accepts Chapman's resignation
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - It's now official. North Dakota Board of Higher Education has officially accepted the resignation of NDSU President Joe Chapman. The vote this morning in Fargo was 7 - zero. The board president said it was being accepted with regret.By Kevin Wallevand , October 15, 2009
Impressive tenure overshadowed by controversy
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - Those familiar with President Chapman and the development foundation have mixed emotions about this afternoon’s resignation. If any civic leader knows the ins and outs of NDSU's inner workings, it is John Q. Paulsen.By Kevin Wallevand , October 14, 2009
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