FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With interest rates dropping suddenly this month, people are closer to owning a home then they think. After some steep increases to interest rates throughout most of 2023 we are finally starting to see interest rates begin to come down. Gate City Banks Executive Vice president of retail banking and lending Kimberly Settel says, “Correlated now…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – People in Grand Forks did not show up in droves to vote on a .75% sales tax extension during a special city election. Officials say they had around 3,000 people show up at Alerus Center to vote by 6 p.m. The polls closed at 7 and the effort easily passed after around 3,500 votes were…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As we head into the cold, winter months, the importance of helping those facing homelessness becomes more and more crucial. That’s why over 500 women along with the United Way held a silent auction. According to United Way, around 1,000 people in the local community experience homelessness, with 200 of them being children. With the first…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The City of Moorhead is getting a new public swimming pool and Romkey Park is getting a makeover. The Department of the Interior-National Park Service has awarded $5 million to the project. It’s being made possible through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership program. The current swimming pool was built in 1958 and city leaders say it…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – City of Fargo held a public presentation for the final draft of the Downtown InFocus. “Downtown is bigger than it was five years ago, Fargo is bigger than it was five years ago, it is a different kind of set of challenges and opportunities. You have a lot more people in downtown which is wonderful but…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Holiday Edition of Love Your Local Small Business Expo showcased Fargo’s finest small businesses this weekend. Hundreds across Fargo and Moorhead toured local businesses and tried out some different samples at the biannual expo. Love your local also selects a charity to donate to each year. This year it was Friends of the children. Love…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Police recently created a Victim Advocate position to provide additional resources to victims of crime. The Victim Advocate will help introduce victims to programs and guide them through the legal process. Police Chief David Zibolski says his department understands how confusing and stressful the process can be when involved in a crime. “People call us…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- North Dakota State University hosted a ceremony to honor Veterans. The ceremony was complete with a flag-raising, and the playing of taps by members of the NDSU ROTC. It’s a practice that’s been going on for several years. Jim Stoddard, assistant director of veterans educational training, said, “It is a long-standing tradition of course to have a…
MOORHEAD — Veterans Day is being observed Friday the 10th, with kids out of school and many city services pushed back or closed. But for vets in the area, the big day’s not until Saturday. The commander of the United Patriotic Bodies says there’s a reason for that. Their organization sets their Veterans Day ceremonies to always fall on the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – For those of you who love LEGOs or have kids that do, you’re in luck. Fargo is set to have its first ever Brick Convention next spring. This convention will take place May 4th and 5th at Cornerstone Bank Arena. Professional LEGO artists from all over the country will be there showcasing their creations and meet…
