Author: Alex Bertsch

Pink Ribbon Scramble Helps Women battling breast cancer

MAPLETON, N.D. (KVRR) – The Pink Ribbon Scramble at the Maple River Golf Course in Mapleton, North Dakota was founded in 2006 as a way to help women battling breast cancer and other illnesses. Over the years the scramble has benefited many different area nonprofits.  However, in 2022 organizers decided to focus on financially assisting area women battling breast cancer…

Crowds enjoy art, food and fun at West Fargo Street Fair

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A stretch of Sheyenne Street in downtown West Fargo was closed on Saturday for the annual West Fargo Street Fair. The event between 5th and 2nd Avenues featured vendors selling clothing, jewelry, art and more. People could also grab food and drinks from various vendors at the event while they enjoyed a day out in…

UPDATE: Bizarre Attempted Robbery in Fargo Involved “Online” Girlfriend

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Two people are in custody after a bizarre attempted robbery in Fargo Friday. According to Fargo Police, a man was the victim of an attempted robbery at gunpoint involving a woman he thought was his online girlfriend Friday evening. The attempted robbery occurred in a hotel room at the Expressway Suites on 17th Ave. S in…

Police: Man robbed by “online girlfriend” in Fargo

Jeremiah Norby And Sariah JenningsFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Two people are in custody after a bizarre attempted robbery in Fargo Friday. According to Fargo Police, a man was the victim of an attempted robbery at gunpoint involving a woman he thought was his online girlfriend Friday evening. The attempted robbery occurred in a hotel room at the Expressway Suites on…

Families get a chance to cool off at Summer Splash

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – West Fargo Events gave families in the community a chance to come out for some fun in the sun at their annual Summer Splash. The event was held at The Lights in West Fargo, and featured sprinklers, water balloons and other water themed events for children and families to get out and cool off. They…

Polka festival draws people from around the country to Hankinson

HANKINSON, N.D. (KVRR) – At the Hankinson Community Center in Hankinson, North Dakota people came from all across the country to enjoy an old school polka festival. During Hankinson’s Music Fest, polka enthusiasts from across the country come to town to bring dancehall vibes to the local community center. John and Shirley Kalla are from St. Joseph, Minnesota. They’ve been…