Author: Alex Bertsch

Locally produced film “Roommate” gets big premiere at Fargo Theatre

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Well it’s the big day for some local filmmakers set to see their latest film make its debut on the silver screen. “Roommate” is a locally produced feature film that bills itself as a romantic thriller about a small-town teen at an elite CDC summer camp navigating emotional stakes with her assigned camp roommate during a…

Great Plains Food Bank kicks off annual Packathon

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Teams from businesses and local organizations gathered once again to compete to make a difference at the Great Plains Food Bank’s annual Packathon. This year, 16 teams are packing as many pounds as possible, helping transform the food bank’s bulk food into meal kits to feed the local community. And while it may be high-energy, it’s…

Celebrating ‘Fargo’s’ 30th Anniversary with Peter Stormare

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s a big birthday for the movie Fargo, and the Fargo Theatre is getting in on the celebration. They’re holding a special screening of the Coen Brothers’ classic to celebrate the film’s 30th anniversary. The screening kicks off their new Centennial Film Series, with one of the stars of the film, Peter Stormare. The Blond from Fargo…

No injuries in early morning vehicle fire

Fargo, N.D. (KVRR) — An already icy commute turned even more dangerous for one Fargo driver this morning after their car started on fire at the intersection of 25th St. So and 32nd Ave. S. just before 9 AM The car was completely engulfed in flames when the Fargo Fire Department arrived on the scene, as you can see in…

Landon’s Light bringing families together on Giving Hearts Day

Fargo, N.D. (KVRR) – This Giving Hearts Day, Landon’s Light is asking for your help to support children and their families battling serious illness. One month after Landon Solberg died in October of 2017, his family started Landon’s Light to help make sure that children battling illness never felt alone. And in the years since the organization has expanded, putting…

Giving the gift of sight on Giving Hearts Day

Fargo, N.D. (KVRR) – This Giving Hearts Day, the Haiti Eye Mission is looking for help to give the gift of sight. The doctors and volunteers take trips down to the island of Hispaniola to offer services free of charge to people who would otherwise not have access to them. Without regular care, many conditions like cataracts can progress to…