The Scenic Theater in Lisbon, North Dakota/2013LISBON, N.D. (KVRR) — The screen is about to go dark at one of the oldest continually operating movie theaters in America. The Scenic Theater, which was first opened in 1911, has scheduled it’s final movie and will close in March. “Dogman” will be shown this Friday, Saturday and Sunday and again on March…
BELCOURT, N.D. (KVRR) — After almost 50 years in prison, Native American activist Leonard Peltier addresses supporters in Belcourt, North Dakota. Over one thousand people came to Sky Dancer Casino and Resort to welcome Peltier home to the Turtle Mountain Reservation. He received gifts from supporters honoring his fight and return home including a star quilt and Eagle Staff. Peltier…
WADENA, Minn. (KVRR) — Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the person killed in a Sunday night apartment building fire in Wadena, Minnesota as 68-year-old David Henrichs. Wadena County Sheriff’s Office says no foul play is suspected in Henrichs’ death. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order on Tuesday to activate…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota House and Senate and other state leaders are mourning the sudden death of Rep. Josh Christy of Fargo. The 43-year-old Republican died last night from unknown causes. In a joint statement, leaders say Christy leaves behind a legacy of service, kindness, and dedication to his community, his state, and his family. Christy was in…
Courtesy: Wadena Chamber of Commerce/FacebookST. PAUL (KVRR) — Gov. Tim Walz has issued an executive order to authorize the National Guard to provide temporary shelter in Wadena after an apartment building fire. One person died in the fire that started Sunday night around 10:45 at 123 Bryant Avenue Southeast. Firefighters spent the night battling the fire in the frigid weather….
Warren Zeiders / Aaron LewisFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A rising country star is the first summer concert announcement by The Lights in West Fargo. Warren Zeiders will perform live on Thursday, July 31. He recently won CMT’s “Breakthrough Male Video of the Year”. His music already has two billion career streams in just three years. Tickets run between $79 and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The former chief operating officer of Shorestone Development of Fargo is indicted by a grand jury on four counts of bank fraud. 29-year-old Daniel Lindgren of West Fargo is accused of writing himself around 270 checks worth over $2.8 million from July 2022 through October 2024. He had a rubber stamp with the owner’s signature and…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Voters in the West Fargo Public Schools district made their voices heard about the district’s latest bond referendum worth nearly $163 million. Only one of the three questions on the ballot passed, but it was the largest. Question 1 included nearly $100 million for projects needed with the next five years including the completion of…
Courtesy: Wadena Chamber of Commerce/FacebookWADENA, Minn. (KVRR) — One person has died in a large apartment fire in Wadena, Minnesota. Fire crews were called out around 10:45 last night and spent the night battling the fire in the frigid weather. The building is located at 123 Bryant Avenue Southeast. They arrived to find heavy flames coming from an upstairs window….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A new era in retail is about to begin in Fargo with the opening of Von Maur. The grand opening of the chains West Acres Mall location is set for Saturday, April 5 starting at 9:45 a.m. with a ribbon cutting. The first customers will be treated to roses and chocolates. As you shop, a live…
