Author: Alex Bertsch

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…

Community Members Walk to Defeat ALS in Fargo

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…

Ribbon cutting held for new inclusive playground in Moorhead

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…

Vetting begins for Burgum, former Governor, Ag Secretary Schafer explains the process

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…

Agricultural companies promote new Ag Innovation Corridor

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…

Four-Day 2024 Ribfest is Underway

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…