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Social Distancing: “Birthplace Of America”

Diving into the Kensington Runestone story in Alexandria

  More travel adventures. Today we’re exploring a city that claims to have been explored by Vikings way back in the 1300’s. Here’s a live look at our friend Big Ole in Alexandria, Minnesota. He’s 28-feet tall, built in 1965, and weighs four tons. It’s a fun site to see, plus you can pose for photos for the webcam. We…

Dog Dies In House Fire North Of Oxbow

Two People Got Out Of The Home Safely

CASS COUNTY, N.D. – A dog dies in an early morning fire two miles north of Oxbow, North Dakota. The Cass County Sheriff’s Offices tells KVRR Local News the fire broke out in a home along County Road 81. They got the call around 2:45 Thursday morning. The fire started in the kitchen. Two people in the home got out…

Record Number of Players at OTA’s/Mini-Camp Helping Vikings Create Chemistry

Had 81 of 85 player report to TCO Performance Center

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — After two weeks of organized team activities at TCO Performance Center, the Minnesota Vikings have moved into the mini-camp phase of the off season. Its a new change for teams this year as both were virtually last season. However, it hasn’t stopped the Vikings from getting off to a strong start. Out of 86 players on the…

Sec. Buttigieg explains American Jobs Plan impact on North Dakota & Minnesota

WASHINGTON (KVRR) – President Joe Biden has ended negotiations with top Republican leaders regarding his American Jobs Plan, but the administration will continue seeking bipartisan approval of the infrastructure proposal. According to the White House, infrastructure in North Dakota and Minnesota has suffered from a lack of investment for decades. Between the two states, more than 5,000 miles of highways…

LIVE: Happy Harry’s RibFest Returns After Year Off

There Are Some Changes This Year, But Ribs Are Eternal

  Happy Harry’s RibFest is back at the FargoDome this week. There are a few changes this week after COVID forced them to cancel last year. The ribs, brisket, pulled pork and all the other food will still be there through Saturday. This year they spaced some of the vendors out and added a second food tent. That does mean…

Bike shortage impacts shops in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – If you’re on the hunt for a new bike to get you out and about this summer, get in line. Bike shop employees in Fargo say the demand currently far exceeds the supply on hand. “We saw a tremendous spike in the demand for bikes last summer, and that has really continued through the winter and…

Fargo Board of Education censures member who hasn’t worn a mask at meetings

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Board of Education votes 6-2 to censure Member Jennifer Benson for refusing to wear a mask during meetings. She claims the mask policy is illegal. Benson argues she isn’t an employee of the district and the board cannot ask her about her medical history to provide an exemption to the rule. “You have said…

LIVE: Ticketed Shows Mean Bigger Acts At Red River Valley Fair

Some Concerts Will Be Ticketed This Year

  We are just over a month away from the return of the Red River Valley Fair. COVID forced organizers to cancel in 2020. But they’re back this year, with a few key changes. This year’s fair is longer, running 10 days from July 9th through the 18th. Also, some of this year’s concerts will be ticketed You’ll still be…