Author: KVRR Staff

Ladies Day at the Horse Park

FARGO, ND (KVRR) — Sunday was Ladies Day at the North Dakota Horse Park for the races. Women were welcomed to wear their finest derby hats and received free admission to the races. Many showed up with their colorful attributions and were able to enjoy a nice day watching horses. Ladies were also able to enter contests with their hats….

Moorhead American Legion Post 21 raising funds for Veterans Honor Flight of North Dakota and Minnesota

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The Veterans Honor Flight of North Dakota and Minnesota is coming back this spring but donations are needed to make it happen. Moorhead American Legion Post 21 is funding and supporting the flight with its Over The Top fundraiser. The event included live entertainment, a silent auction, and activities for kids. Food trucks and drinks were …

Fargo motorcycle ride benefits mental health research and suicide prevention

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the U.S. but it is preventable. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention of North Dakota Chapter teamed up with fellow bikers in the city to host the Fargo Ride to Fight Suicide. The 100-mile ride supports the Foundation’s education and research programs, along with organization’s goal to…

Poor air quality impacts some outdoors activities in Fargo-Moorhead

All outdoor pools in both Fargo and Moorhead remained closed this evening.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A major music festival, outdoor pools and the elderly. They all are dealing with the smoky skies. Poor air quality caused by the wildfires coming from the Canadian border has prompted many Fargo-Moorhead pools to close and also put a damper on different outdoor activities. Fargo Blues Festival this weekend at Newman Outdoor Stadium is adjusting…

Get your groove on at the Fargo Blues Festival starting Friday

The Fest will take place at Newman Outdoor Field

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) The 26th Annual Fargo Blues Festival is happening Friday and Saturday at Newman Outdoor field. This year’s lineup consists of 13 bands that will be performing on the big stage. Names like John Mayall, Samantha Fish, Mississippi Heat, and Vella are some of the headliners for the festival. There will be 40 food and beer stands for…

Women’s self-defense class held amid crime concerns in Fargo

Women in the area got the opportunity to learn about self defense and prepare themselves against possible violence.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Women in the area get the opportunity to learn about self defense and prepare themselves against possible violence. Define the Fight Women’s Self Defense class was created by Mariah Prussia to help educate women on the different tactics to protect themselves in dangerous situations. “The key thing is what’s going on in the world things are…

Teachers And Fargo School Board Reach Tentative 2-Year Contract Agreement

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo teachers and the school board have reached a tentative two-year contract agreement. Board member Jim Johnson says the contract contains a “modest” pay increase. Johnson says the two sides have also agreed to form a committee with representatives of the board and teacher’s union to formulate a new compensation model that should help retain and recruit…

Update: Man charged in the death of Red Lake Tribal Police Officer

UPDATE – Twenty-eight-year-old David Donnell, Junior has been charged with one count of second degree murder and four counts of assault with a dangerous weapon in the shooting death of Red Lake Tribal Police Officer Ryan Bialke. The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota says five officers were doing a welfare check at Donnell’s home in Redby…

CDC to recommend masks for some vaccinated people in certain situations

WASHINGTON – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to announce Tuesday that some vaccinated individuals resume wearing masks in certain situations to protect against COVID-19, reversing its earlier guidance that only unvaccinated individuals should wear face coverings. A federal source confirmed the news to Fox News after reporting from the New York Times. In May, the CDC…