FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A new gaming lounge in Fargo held a grand opening weekend-long event from December 11 to 13. Lil’ Jimmy’s, located on Kirsten Lane, soft launched a month or so ago, but wanted to hold an official grand opening to introduce themselves to the community. Drinks were a dollar off all weekend long and those who purchased…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Back in September, a downtown Fargo institution announced its closure. On Saturday, the people who loved The Spirit Room gathered for one final goodbye. Executive Director Dawn Morgan organized a formal lunch and program at The Fine Arts Club on the afternoon of December 14. The non-profit organization offered yoga, meditation, dance classes, exhibitions, readings and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Cold is nothing new in North Dakota, but at points this weekend, it has been absolutely brutal, largely due to those swirling, whipping winds. The popular saying in the Midwest is that it’s not the temperature, it’s the wind that will get you. It turns out – that’s basically how wind chill works. The wind takes…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Many cities in the metro like to hold a “Skate with Santa” event, and on Sunday, West Fargo got in on the action. The event did face some difficulties, as organizers determined it was too cold this weekend to hold it at its original location, outdoors at the Lights in West Fargo. Luckily, they were…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Sons of Norway held their traditional Scandinavian holiday event on Sunday, looking to celebrate the season with classic Norwegian traditions and a sense of community. The event began at 2:00 P.M. in the Juven Ballroom of the Kringen Lodge. There was live music ranging from ukuleles to accordions, an ugly sweater contest, and of course,…
WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR) – Many questions still linger after a report from the Wahpeton Police Department regarding an incident at the Fryin’ Pan Family Restaurant early in the morning of December 14. WPD says that Richland County Dispatch received a 911 call at 1:30 A.M. on that day. When the Richland County Sheriff’s Office and WPD arrived at 1008 Dakota…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A Fargo man is in custody after a domestic violence incident at his residence in northwest Fargo, a few blocks from Madison-Unicorn Park. The Fargo Police Department says they responded to a report of domestic violence in the 2700 block of 10th Avenue North just after 1:00 A.M. on December 13. Once they assessed the situation,…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – The Grand Forks Fire Department says a potential commerical structure fire was contained before it caused any significant damage to the building. The fire broke out just before 1:00 P.M. on December 12 at 2250 Mill Road. When firefighters arrived at the scene, they saw heavy smoke in the processing area of the building. The…
EVANSVILLE, MN (KVRR) – A homeowner’s storage shed is a complete loss following an early-morning fire in Douglas County. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says dispatch received report of the fire just after 1:00 A.M. on December 13. Randy Bitzan, living on County Road 16 NW, said his storage shed was ablaze. The Millerville Fire Department responded to the scene,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Controversy on social media as a city commissioner makes a bold claim about Fargo’s needle distribution program. Commissioner Michelle Turnberg posted on Facebook yesterday, from her official commissioner page, claiming that over the past two years the city has given away almost 1 million needles. She asked, quote, “Where is the money coming from, what is…
