GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – The Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award has been given out to 48 of the most prominent North Dakotans since it was first awarded in 1961. And now they have a 49th member, Astronaut James Buchli. “He was truly an inspiration. He would relate very well to the students, and he would encourage them to look…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Daring pilots and powerful planes took to the skies in Fargo for the Fargo Airsho. “Airshows are fantastic. To be able to share the joy of flight, it’s just magic out there.” And the talented pilots aren’t the only attraction at the Airsho. There’s also exhibits on aerospace and STEM technologies for young kids. UND Aerospace…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A former Cass County Sheriff’s Deputy has been placed under investigation as well. Former Deputy Darin Viken, a nineteen-year veteran of our Office, was placed on administrative leave on July 17th and subsequently terminated from employment on July 22nd. In 2015, Viken was appointed as the coordinator of Cass County Sheriff’s Office 24/7 Sobriety Program. The…
MOORHEAD, MINN. (KVRR) – “For the families to carry the panel with their loved one on it, it’s kind of heartbreaking. It’s almost like carrying a casket.” The Moving Wall has been traveling the country for 40 years, and for 12 of those years Paul Chen has been its caretaker. “It’s such a good feeling to bring the soldiers…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – When most people think of Navy jobs, they think of sailors and seals, but as part of Navy Week, we’re highlighting the work of one of the Navy’s overlooked jobs, Aerographers. Aerographers are the Navy’s Meteorologists and Oceanographers, predicting weather patterns to aid in Navy missions. “Protecting government resources, protecting government people, and just making sure…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – During the summer a lot of people opt for an ice cream treat. And during Miracle Treat Day that treat can help with an important cause. The annual Dairy Queen fundraiser is on Thursday, with a dollar being collected for every Blizzard sold. The money is given to the Children’s Miracle Network, who helps provide services…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With our hot summer temperatures, there’s no place to cool off like the Fargo Theatre. The theater is offering a wide variety of events for all ages to come and enjoy this summer. Their kid’s movie series is concluding next week, and Thursday, they will host a screening of “Before Sunrise” with special guests Chuck Klosterman…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With the Fargo Street Fair running through Saturday, the Red River Market had to move to Sunday, but that didn’t stop people from turning out. The market featured over 80 vendors selling produce, food and drinks as well as entertainment in Broadway Square. The farmer’s market is in its tenth year of operation, and Executive Director…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Horse Park opened their doors to families from around the region to come and check out the races Sunday. Their “Family Day” event featured bounce houses, a petting zoo and kid races where kids had a chance to get out on the track and run. North Dakota Horse Park General Manager Hugh Drexler…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Downtown Fargo Street Fair kicked off Thursday, and with good weather people flocked to the fair from the moment it opened. The fair has expanded its footprint this year, stretching all the way up Broadway from Main Ave. to 7th Ave. N. There are over 200 vendors at the street fair this year, making for…
