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Anglers prepare for Saturday’s Minnesota fishing opener

It's another reminder summer is nearing as anglers in Minnesota get ready for the fishing opener.

MINNESOTA (KVRR) – Get your rods and reels and life jackets out as Minnesota’s Fishing Opener starts Saturday and people across the state are excited to get back on the water for another season of catching fish. It’s a unique Minnesota tradition and experts were initially worried about ice on many lakes in the state after the cold, wet and…

Pet Connection: Meet Tahiti

Tahiti is a loving girl who needs a home ASAP

  Tahiti needs a home ASAP. The 3 1/2-year-old Pittie has spent almost a year and a half with her foster mom. But she’s moving in about a month. Tahiti needs a new home to stay in because she’s a One-der dog. That means she can’t be around other dogs. She has to be the only pet in her home….

Watch: Apartment fire displaces 28 Fargo residents

When firefighters arrived, flames were shooting from the roof of the building, and tenants of the building were rapidly evacuating.

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Fargo firefighters were dispatched to an apartment building on fire at 605 11th St S. shortly after 11 p.m. Wednesday. Initial reports indicated “flames showing.” When firefighters arrived, flames were shooting from the roof of the building, and tenants of the building were rapidly evacuating. It took just under an hour to extinguish the fire. 28 tenants…

Lightning strike likely caused house fire in Detroit Lakes

Witnesses were able to see flames from across Big Detroit Lake as fire crews battled the blaze.

DETROIT LAKES, Minn, (KFGO/KDLM) – A lightning strike is suspected to have ignited a large house fire in Detroit Lakes, Wednesday evening. Fire Chief Ryan Swanson said he believes lightning was the cause of the huge blaze.  He said no one was home at the time. Concern with another lightning strike prevented the fire department from using its ladder truck….

NDSU Baseball’s Loven Been “Mr. Reliable” As No.1 Starter

Loven continues to be the ace for the Bison Staff

FARGO, N.D — In four full seasons as one of three starters for North Dakota State baseball, Max Loven,  has established himself as a reliable left-handed arm pitching in 41 games throwing over 236 innings and is just seven  strikeouts shy of 200 for the career. Having more wins than losses, it’s about staying in a consistent routine to lock…

West Fargo Baseball Showing Their Consistency Atop the EDC Standings

Packers have won first five conference games

WEST FARGO, N.D — West Fargo baseball took down the reigning state champs, Sheyenne, in their last game to stay atop the EDC standings with a perfect 5-0 record. At 8-3 overall, the Packers pitching and fielding has helped them to 4 or less runs in each of their 5 consecutive wins. With a season high 22 runs against Davies…

Gigi’s Playhouse finishing reconstruction

The reconstruction era for North Dakota's only down syndrome achievement center is nearing its end

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Gigi’s Playhouse is planning its grand re-opening later this summer one year after a fire destroyed it. One year after a fire severely damaged the building, the playhouse is adding new services for people with special needs and their families across the F-M area who use the space as a second home. “We watched from across…

Special Olympics athletes return to action in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Another “return to normal” event brings the community together after the COVID-19 hiatus, the regional Special Olympics return. Athletes across western Minnesota compete at Moorhead High School where they show off skills and athleticism in front of friends and family. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office helped light the torch while students from Moorhead High School, Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton,…

LIVE: How To Identify And Treat Postpartum Depression

Postpartum Depression Affects About 1 In 7 New Mothers

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – About one in seven women who have a child suffer from postpartum depression according to Essentia Health. They want more people talking about the issue to make sure new mothers don’t suffer in silence. Certified Nurse Midwife Tessa Hand says many new mothers get the baby blues. Postpartum Depression is more severe. It can keep…

Concordia Baseball Back At MIAC Tournament for Just Second Time in Seven Years

Play top seed Bethel at CHS Field in St. Paul Thursday

MOORHEAD, Minn — For Concordia to see postseason baseball it was a grind having to play 10 games over the final eight days of the regular season including four walk-offs to secure a winning record and the fourth and final seed. “It’s been a while since we’ve had a season of this outcome so far but we had a lot…