Author: Eric Bolin

Salvation Army gives out Christmas toys to needy families

Toys at Fargo-Moorhead Salvation Army’s Christmas Toy Shop. 12/15/25.FARGO — The Fargo-Moorhead Salvation Army is holding it’s annual Christmas toy drive, helping to give families in need a happy holidays. Families had to preregister with the Salvation Army by December 5 to take part in the toy shop. Each child receives one large and one small gift, as well stocking…

Update: Moorhead man arrested by SWAT after standoff in north Fargo home

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Red River Valley SWAT Team moved in to arrest a Moorhead man during an incident in Fargo. 24-year-old Damon Peterson was arrested for preventing arrest and on a warrant for a parole violation on a previous burglary conviction. It all started around 2:30 this afternoon near the 1500 block of north Broadway. Fargo Police were called…

Fargo Theatre announces plans for updated seating

Seating upgrades for the Fargo Theatre are expected to be done by March.FARGO — Fargo Theatre makes a big announcement: the nearly 100-year-old theatre is upgrading its seating. The upgrades start in January and it is the first major restoration project for the theatre’s centennial year in 2026. The seats on the theatre’s first floor were installed in the 1960s,…

Cass County Deputies find body after discovering vehicle tied to missing person

Cass County Sheriff’s Office Investigation vehicle at Forest River Park. 12/9/25.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office has reported the discovery of a body after a search of an area near Forest River Park in south Fargo. Sheriff’s deputies found the body this morning after conducting a search of the area. They have identified the person as 24-year-old…

PETA’s ‘Hell On Wheels’ truck makes stop in Fargo

PETA’s Hell on Wheels turkey truck in the 13th Avenue Hornbachers parking lot. 12/5/25.FARGO (KVRR) — Animal advocacy group PETA made a stop in Fargo on Friday to promote veganism. They brought along a display, which is a truck with life-sized pictures of turkey in cages printed on the sides that plays the recorded sounds of turkeys. It is part…

Feed Our Own Backyard provides nearly 10,000 pounds of corn/potatoes to Great Plains Food Bank

Feed Our Own Backyard harvest. Sept., 2025. Courtesy Great Plains Food BankFARGO (KVRR) — Three organizations are teaming up to fight hunger in our area. For the last two years, Farm in the Dell of the Red River Valley, CNH, and the Great Plains Food Bank work together on a program called Feed Our Own Backyard. During the 2024 growing…

Fargo looking into adding additional requirements, fees for event permitting

FARGO — City officials met Monday to discuss possible changes to permit applications for events in the city. City leaders considered requiring additional information from event organizers when they file with the city. Organizers would be required to include attendance estimates, fencing plans, whether food or alcohol will be present, and emergency plans for hazards – including making site plans…

Fargo’s Christkindlmarkt offering festivities and food starting this weekend

Fargo Christkindlmarkt opens this Friday.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Those wanting to feel some holiday cheer will soon have a place to go in downtown Fargo. Fargo’s Christkindlmarkt will soon be opening. Crews were working to get things set up on Thursday. The city held a media day, showcasing some of the foods that will be on offer this year. Vendors…

MSUM unveils a powerful new sculpture to celebrate American Indian Heritage month

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — In honor of celebrating American Indian Heritage month, Minnesota State Moorhead unveiled a powerful new sculpture. The sculpture known as the ‘Gauntlet’ was created by Dennis Williams. He is an MSUM art education major who is also a member of the White Earth Nation – Pillager Band of Ojibwe. He says this sculpture reflects the challenges…