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North Dakota International Pageant celebrates women from across the state

The competition has been held for more than 30 years

FARGO, N.D. — Sparkling dresses, stilettos and smiles filled the stage at the Scheels Center for the Performing Arts, but this isn’t your typical pageant. “We are exactly the opposite of what you think of for most pageants because our main goal is to build up women and to grow them into their best selves, so whatever that means for…

Local group stresses action on climate change

Red River Valley Climate Action was founded after the September 2019 climate strikes took place

FARGO, N.D. — A recently-founded group in the metro wants local politicians to take action on climate change. Red River Valley Climate Action hosted a meeting at the Red Raven Espresso Parlor in Fargo to discuss strategies on getting the group’s message heard. An upcoming goal for the group is to campaign for a climate emergency declaration in Fargo-Moorhead. One…

Coach of the Week: Fargo North-South Hockey’s Chad Christensen

Fargo North-South Hockey's Chad Christensen IS THE KVRR COACH OF THE WEEK

FARGO, N.D. —Fargo North-South Hockey coach Chad Christensen has led the Spartans to a 12 1 and 1 record and the best team in the state. KVRR’s Nick Couzin sits down with Coach Christensen to talk about what’s gone well this season. Categories: High School, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Chad Christensen, Fargo North-South Hockey

Coach of the Week: Davies Boys Basketball Coach Bart Manson

Davies Boys Basketball Coach Bart Manson is the KVRR Coach of the Week

FARGO, N.D. — Davies Boys Basketball coach Bart Manson has led the Eagles to a 9 and 1 start to the season and first place in the EDC. KVRR’s Nick Couzin sits down with Coach Manson to talk about what’s gone well this season. Categories: High School, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Bart Manson, Davies Boys Basketball, Davies…

MATBUS to cancel service tonight

FARGO, N.D. – MATUBUS will suspend all services at 9:15 Friday night. The Ground Transportation Center on NP Avenue will close 15 minutes afterward. MATBUS says all routes are expected to resume on Saturday with normal schedules. Categories: Local News Tags: MATBUS

NDSU – UND Basketball Game Moved to Sunday Due to Weather

The men will tip at 1 p.m., followed by the women's game at 3:30 p.m.

FARGO, ND — Weather conditions in Fargo have forced the postponement of Saturday’s men’s basketball game against North Dakota and changed the time of Sunday’s women’s game between the two schools. A doubleheader between NDSU and North Dakota will take place on Sunday, Jan. 19. The men will tip at 1 p.m., followed by the women’s game at 3:30 p.m….

LIVE: North Dakota International Pageant Coming Up

Departing Title-Holder Tells Us What It's Like To Be A Pageant Winner

  Jocelyn Birklid, Miss Pre Teen Flickertail 2019, talks about her pageant journey ahead of this weekend’s North Dakota International Pageant. She says she’s had a great journey as a pageant title-holder each of the last two years, including competing at the Miss International Pageant. But she says she’s excited to see a new group of girls and women win…

LIVE: Fyre Fest Fargo Brings The Heat During Winter

Music Festival Set For Red Raven This Weekend

  A music festival is hoping to get your mind off this ridiculous weather this weekend. The Fargo Fyre Fest is set to bring about a dozen bands from a variety of genres to the Red Raven Espresso Parlor Friday and Saturday, weather permitting. Singer/Songwriter Divine Offering performed in studio on Friday’s morning show. You might remember the original Fyre…

Local organization trains community on preventing child sexual abuse

Stand to Protect launched its education pilot program in 2019

FARGO, N.D. — Some say child sexual abuse is an invisible health crisis happening all around us. Last year alone, the Red River Children’s Advocacy Center conducted more than 350 forensic interviews with children who were sexually abused in the region. According to local experts, only 16 percent of victims report their sexual abuse during childhood, and the effects of…

MSUM celebrates “Appreciate a Dragon Day”

It's the 3rd year the university has celebrated the holiday

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Appreciate a Dragon Day is a national holiday celebrating dragons in popular literature and films, but MSUM is putting its own spin on the day. MSUM President Anne Blackhurst took the holiday as an opportunity to show thanks and appreciation for staff and students. She handed out red and white donuts provided by Sandy’s to every department…