Author: KVRR Staff

Santa Village kicks off at Rheault Farm

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Santa Village at Rheault Farm has plenty of activities to put both kids and the rest of the family in the holiday spirit. Some activities at the south Fargo farm include carriage rides, craft decorating, cookie making with Mrs. Claus, and writing letters to Santa. Visitors are also encouraged to get into the spirit of giving…

Three Vote Difference Leads to Recount in N.D. District 43 House Race

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/AP) — North Dakota’s vote canvassing board has met to certify the results of the November 8 election, including a legislative contest that was close enough to force an automatic recount. In unofficial returns, incumbent Democrat Rep. Zachary Ista defeated fellow Democrat incumbent Mary Adams by three votes in District 43 in Grand Forks County for the second…

Man Changes Pleas to Guilty in 2021 Fargo Workplace Shooting

Anthony Reese Jr.FARGO, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) — A Moorhead man changes his pleas to guilty in the deadly workplace shooting of two co-workers at a north Fargo business. 36-year-old Anthony Reese shot and killed 43-year-old Richard Pittman and 32-year-old April Carbone on November 17 of last year at Composite America-Melet Plastics. Reese and Pittman got into a work-related argument prior to…

ND Attorney General Takes Aim At Judge’s Mental Process in Abortion Ruling

FARGO, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota attorney general’s office says a judge did not use a “rational mental process” when determining there was a “substantial probability” that a constitutional challenge to the state’s abortion ban would succeed. The state says there are errors in South Central District Judge Bruce Romanick’s opinion that prevents the ban from going into effect…

Candlelight Vigil Planned in Fargo For Victims of Club Q Shooting in Colorado Springs

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/AP) — A candlelight vigil is being planned locally for the victims of the Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs. It will be held Tuesday night starting at 6 p.m. at Broadway Square in downtown Fargo. Organizers say it will be a peaceful vigil to remember and honor the victims. In the mostly conservative city of Colorado Springs,…

Thousands attend annual Scheels Ice Festival

This year, it was a three-day event

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The chilly temperatures brought anglers inside for the eighth annual Scheels Ice Fest. Vendors sold a variety of items including bibs, tents, and rods. Event organizers say three to four thousand people showed up for the festival. This year, the event gave away over $10,000 in prizes. Scheels Marketing Leader says she’s excited to see this…

Cowboys Crush Vikings 40-3, Vikings Now 8-2

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Dallas Cowboys sacked Kirk Cousins a career-most seven times in a 40-3 victory over Minnesota that slammed the Vikings’ seven-game winning streak to a screeching halt. Tony Pollard had two touchdown catches for Dallas with a career-high 189 yards from scrimmage. Dak Prescott was flawless at quarterback, Ezekiel Elliott rushed for two scores in his return…

Salvation Army kicks off annual Red Kettle campaign

The campaign goal is to raise 1 million dollars this year!

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Salvation army kicks off their annual Red Kettle Campaign at the West Acres Mall. This year’s goal is to raise $1 million providing support for people in need. They hope with the raised goal they will be able to help families who may be facing challenges due to inflation. “Last year we raised $976,000. So…

Garland names special counsel to lead Trump investigation

WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland named a special counsel on Friday to oversee the Justice Department’s investigation into the presence of classified documents at former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate as well as key aspects of a separate probe involving the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection and efforts to undo the 2020 election. The appointment of veteran prosecutor Jack…