FARGO (KVRR) – It changed music history and helped start the careers of early rock artists from Fargo-Moorhead. Sixty-five years ago, music legends Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson and pilot Roger Peterson died when their small airplane crashed, just after takeoff from Clear Lake, Iowa. It was February 3rd, 1959. They were heading to Fargo and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – There are plans to remodel the Fargo National Cemetery, and the ones behind it have given us an exclusive look at their reimagining for the area. 35 acres of land was transferred to Veteran Affairs in early January, which has accelerated the project as they now prepare to get the facility up and running. “To see…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Girl Scout Cookie season is upon us as local troops in the Fargo-Moorhead area prepare for their busiest time of the year. And they got some help from the Amazon Delivery Station in West Fargo, as the girl scouts will sort out thousands of Thin Mints and Tagalongs that will be sold all over the…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Over the years, prom dresses and suits have gotten more and more expensive. Well one school in West Fargo is hosting a prom shop to help make the important high school date more accessible for students. This will be at Sheyenne High School where over 300 dresses and suits will be available for students to…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Fire Department responded to a dryer fire in a mobile home off Lancaster Drive that left two people displaced. According to the battalion chief on the scene, the fire was in the side door with the dryer on fire. Some of the flames made their way into the attic above the dryer but were able…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Gateway Lions kicked-off Giving Hearts Day festivities by presenting over $21,000 to 15 local charities. Over the years Giving Hearts Day has grown from a small operation to one where thousands and thousands of people get involved in the art of giving. “10, 15 years ago it seemed like it was a small group…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) – Out in Detroit Lakes, a gym is providing a safe environment for kids who have a disability. Whether it’s physical or mental. Minnesota Flyers Gymnastics and Fitness is giving them a chance to exercise and have some fun. “Super important for them to be able to get out into the community. Sometimes they are not…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The New Life Center has started a homeless veteran program to help those that have served our country and are now in need. The program opened back in October in partnership with the Fargo VA and it is a 12-bed unit located at the main shelter. “The sacrifices made by veterans in the line of duty…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Liquor Control Board has decided to levy another violation against the Windbreak for the second time this week. Which means they will pay a $1,000 fine and have a one-day suspension if passed by the city commissioners. Reports from the Fargo Police Department says servers at the embattled bar over served a person October…
Zelman and Sonya Gradowski (1935)FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – An NDSU professor will be presenting letters and writings from those that experienced the Holocaust. Adam Goldwyn will be giving the talk at the Moorhead Public Library from 6-7 p.m. on Thursday. While most know about the diary of Anne Frank, the writings that Goldwyn is sharing is done by people who…
