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Pet Connection: Meet Scooby

WEST FARGO — Sweet little Scooby comes to Pet Connection from the folks at CAARE avian rescue, and she’s a great choice to welcome their volunteers back to the show for their first adoption segment since reopening their permanent shelter after a deadly avian disease outbreak. Scooby is an Amazon parrot who comes as a package deal with her life…

Northern Cass Public School receives Blue Ribbon Award

The school is one of three in the state to be honored with the award this year

HUNTER, N.D. (KVRR) — Excitement roared through the crowd of students as they were awarded this year’s Blue Ribbon Award. An award that honors the school as a whole for the work and effort they do inside and outside the classroom. “You work hard, you take risks, you support each other, which was evident when we walked in here. And…

Watch: Moorhead High School students walk out for ‘Rally for Justice’ protest

Students leave class to gather on 21st Street in Moorhead for Rally for Justice event.MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead High School students walked out of class to protest on Wednesday. The protesters meet at the intersection of second avenue and 21st street, near the underpass. Adults in support of the students lined up to support the students. Some were part…

$18 million multi-year network upgrade plan for Fargo area residents, businesses

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Midco announces the next phase of its multi-year Fiber Forward initiative. This $18 million investment in fiber network upgrades will bring faster internet and better security to homes and businesses across the Fargo area. $7.6 million will fund symmetrical, multi-gig fiber internet for over 36,000 homes and businesses in Fargo, West Fargo, and Horace by 2026….

Two “Have Yourself a Funky Little Christmas” concerts planned for Sanctuary Events Center

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Get ready for the holidays with Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome. The 12-piece band is hosting two holiday concerts called, “Have Yourself a Funky Little Christmas.” They are set for Friday December, 19th and Saturday, the 20th, both starting at 8 p.m. at Sanctuary Events Center in Fargo. Tickets go on sale this Thursday at 10 a.m….

Fargo firefighters union, others endorse switch to city council form of government

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Firefighters Union and a group that represents several local labor unions is endorsing a petition that would change Fargo’s form of government. The petition created by two former city commissioners is gaining traction, with over halfway to their goal of 6,000 signatures. Fargo Firefighters Union President Ron Guggisberg explained why the union is supporting…

26th annual RDO Caters Taters luncheon fundraises for children’s advocacy center

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Many scrambled over to the Holiday Inn on Tuesday to get a taste of a freshly baked potato. The 26th annual RDO Caters Taters luncheon returned, with this year’s fundraising going to the Red River Children’s Advocacy Center. The organization works to provide healing and justice for children who have experienced abuse. Money raised will go…

MATBUS offers riders a free ride for ‘Try MATBUS’ week

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — MATBUS is offering riders a free ride on all its fixed route services all this week. The free rides come as part of MATBUS ‘Try MATBUS week.’ It’s a week dedicated to showing the Fargo-Moorhead community all the benefits MATBUS has to offer. The service comes as each year, two million passengers use the service on…

Second “No Kings” Protest Again Draws Crowds to City Hall

Demonstrators remain upset over a myriad of policy decisions from the Trump Administration.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The first “No Kings” protest at Fargo City Hall was held back in June. The second, in October, saw a similar turnout. Most protesters said that not only have their concerns not been addressed, most of the issues they’re worried about have only gotten worse. The nationwide protests are organized under the “No Kings” moniker because…

Punkin Bash Gets Drekker Patrons in the Fall Spirit

The day featured indoor and outdoor activities for all ages.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It might not feel like fall outside quite yet, but that’s not stopping Brewhalla from getting into the seasonal spirit. October 19 saw the celebration called Punkin Bash take over Drekker Brewing Company. There were tons of kid-friendly activities set up outside, like face painting and duck picking. Inside, there was a space for pumpkin decorating…