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Fargo Salvation Army needs donations as need increases

FARGO, N.D. – The Salvation Army is asking everyone to join the Fight for Good. They are looking for donations right now during Giving Tuesday and Helping Hearts. The Salvation Army continues to prepare its daily lunches but with a reduced team. They say the need continues to grow. They also say we live in unprecedented times that call for…

Devils Lake’s Mertens Named NDHSCA Class A Girls Basketball Player of the Year

Averaged 12.8 points per game

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — Devils Lake guard Jessica Mertens was named the North Dakota High School Coaches Association Powerade Senior Athlete of the Year in Class A girls basketball. Mertens helped the Firebirds to the state championship game each of the last two season averaging 12.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 5.1 steals per game in her senior season. Next up…

All-Rookie Team Selection Provides Positive Outlook to Force’s Broz in Shortened Season

Becomes second Force player in two seasons named to team

FARGO, N.D. — Even with a shortened season, Fargo Force forward Tristan Broz has something to look back on and smile in his first season with the Force being named to the USHL All-Rookie second team. Becoming the second Force player in two seasons to receive the honor along with forward Josh Nodler. The rookie laced up the skates for…

LIVE: Artist Draws On Hope With Chalk In Moorhead

Artist Kim Jore Planning 10 Detailed Chalk Drawings Outside Local Businesses

  Beautiful, detailed chalk drawings are popping up in Moorhead, thanks to an artist trying to help brighten our spirits during the pandemic. Kim Jore owns Riverzen art studio in Moorhead. Her studio is shut down during the pandemic, but she’s kept busy creating elaborate chalk drawings outside local businesses. She has made three so far, but hopes to draw…

Celebrate Your Mom With KVRR Local News

Tell Us Why Your Mom Is The Best And We'll Sing Her Praises On The Air

  Mother’s Day is just a few days away, and we’re getting a head start celebrating moms everywhere. We want you to tell us why your mom is the best. Let us know on the KVRR News Facebook page. Send us a pic or video of your amazing mother and tell us why you love her in 25 words or…

Social Distancing: Mask Comparison

Adam Compares Two Different Styles Of Cloth Face Masks For Social Distancing

Public health officials recommend that we wear masks when we go out in public. They help protect others in case we’re carrying COVID-19 and don’t know it, and they may help protect you from a potential infection. They say a simple cloth mask is sufficient for running errands. Heck, I made one out of a t-shirt last month. It worked…

Enjoying local parks safely during the pandemic

Community members are asked to continue following CDC guidelines as they take advantage of nearby parks

FARGO & WEST FARGO, N.D. — For Avi McGregor, living next to Island Park makes getting fresh air that much easier. “It feels awesome to get outdoors, even when it’s raining out here,” she says. Warmer weather and sunny days are hopefully around the corner, but visiting a local park may feel a bit different. “I understand the social distancing part…

Driver arrested after crashing at Fargo golf course

FARGO, N.D. – A driver is arrested for reckless driving reported at 100 miles per hour after he crashed into a pond at the Prairiewood Golf Course on Monday. 32-year-old Tyson Rivera was taken into custody on aggravated reckless endangerment, fleeing and possession of meth and drug paraphernalia. Witnesses say he was driving a Ford Explorer with dealer paper plates…

Hillsboro-CV’s Benson “Humbled” By Name Being Part of NFF’s Team of Distinction

Selection based off academic, athletic and community achievement

FARGO, N.D. — Hillsboro-Central Valley’s Oscar Benson won’t start his college football career at North Dakota State until the fall, however, Benson’s name will be displayed at the College Football Hall of Fame before even stepping on the FargoDome field. How is this even possible? Benson was named to the National Football Foundation team of distinction. The selection is based…