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…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Hundreds of people gathered at the Urban Plains Park in Fargo for the Walk to Defeat ALS. The walk raises money for those living with ALS as well as the family members and caregivers who support them. Jessica Meyer lost her brother to ALS. She comes to these events to help raise money to look for…
MOORHEAD, MINN. (KVRR) – The City of Moorhead held a ribbon cutting for their new inclusive playground at Southside Regional Park. The playground features a rubber surface for wheelchair access, as well as several inclusive activities for children of all abilities. Jen Troska, whose son has autism, spoke at the event about how important inclusive play spaces like this can…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is being vetted as a potential running mate for former President Donald Trump. Former North Dakota Governor Ed Schafer is very familiar with the vetting process, having gone through it before becoming Secretary of Agriculture under President George W. Bush. “It’s every single thing that you’ve done in your life back…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A new initiative has been launched to promote the Red River Valley as a hub for agricultural innovation. The Ag Innovation Corridor is a collaboration between over 100 agricultural companies celebrating the rich heritage of agricultural innovation, and promoting the region as the global epicenter for ag technology. During an event announcing the initiative local entrepreneur…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Pitmasters from all around the world are taking over the Fargodome this weekend for the annual Ribfest. Pitmasters at the event serve up some of the best barbeque in the world all in the Fargodome parking lot. And this year is no different, with smoked brisket, sausages, and of course mouth-watering ribs. Dan Johnson of Johnson’s…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A groundbreaking ceremony is held for the new Moorhead Community Center and Public Library. The state-of-the-art complex will house spaces for learning, business, play and exercise. It is part of an effort to revitalize downtown Moorhead, and city and library officials hope that it will become a cultural anchor in the community. Moorhead Public Library’s director…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The F-M Kennel Club’s annual All-Breed Dog Show drew in a great crowd at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. The annual dog show saw competitors come from all across the country to compete and show their dogs. Lisa Braun, of the F-M Kennel Club, said that they were excited by the turnout this year, including…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura was in Moorhead to promote his new line of THC infused products. Jesse Ventura Farms is the latest move from the former Minnesota Governor in his longtime support for the legal use of cannabis and THC products. Ventura has been a longtime advocate of marijuana legalization after it helped his wife…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The finish line for the Fargo Marathon marked achievement for every runner, but for one half-marathon participant that achievement was even sweeter. Dawn Marshall is a cancer survivor from Newport News, Virginia, and over the last 11 years she has been completing half marathons across the U.S. with the goal of completing a half marathon in…
