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Man shot by Fargo Police dies as one suspect still on loose

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The driver of a stolen van who was shot by a Fargo police officer has died. Zibolski says the officer is an 11-year veteran of the department. 25-year-old Cody Dunn with no permanent address, a passenger in the van, was arrested at the scene for not following commands of officers to stop and having methamphetamine. A…

Red River Valley Fair opens it’s doors

Can you smell the popcorn and hear the carnival rides? A couple signs that time of the year is here.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)-The Red River Valley Fair kicked off at 11:00AM and people are excited the event is 10 days again this year after switching from 6 days in 2021. Organizers are thrilled to bring back the rides for all ages, an assortment of foods from vendors around the Midwest and their biggest live performance lineup to date. Things will…

1 dead in officer-involved shooting in South Fargo

An officer-involved shooting after 3 Fargo Police officers responded to a call when they saw 2 people slumped over in a van that was reported stolen.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- Chief Dave Zibolski spoke about the incident and their pursuit to catch the third suspect. “Approximately 8:07 am this morning our officers were dispatched to a possible man down on the 3400 block of 15th Ave S. The caller indicated that there was a couple individuals slumped over the wheel, of a van that was parked in…

14-year-old Valley City bowler qualifies for national tournament

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR) — An incoming high school freshman is preparing for the national bowling tournament in one of the biggest tests in her short career. 14-year-old Maddy Anderson of Valley City, following her family footsteps, has been bowling since she was 5-years-old. She won the North Dakota Pepsi Tournament with a high score of 268. Anderson qualified for…

“Race: Are we so different?” exhibit seeks to educate people at Fargo City Hall

An exhibition to expand your knowledge on the history of race relations in the United States has a temporary home.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — YWCA of Cass-Clay moves their “Race: Are we so different?” mini-exhibition to Fargo’s City Hall as part of the YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism. “It’s for people to ask the questions that you’ve always wanted to ask and you weren’t sure if in fact you’re going to be offending the other person or the other culture….

Red Raven plans to move after lease terminated

After ten years in their current building in downtown Fargo, a local coffee shop, music venue, and hangout will be closing the doors to start a new chapter elsewhere.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Owners of Red Raven received a termination notice on their lease. A place where people are welcomed to be themselves, Red Raven has been around for 17 years. Ten of them were spent inside this building. “It’s really sentimental with so many memories here. I think it’s been a place of refuge for a lot of…

Cycling group stop in Fargo on cross country trek for MS patients

More than 4 thousand miles and 15 states, these cyclists are making the trek across the United States for a good cause.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Bike the U.S. for MS is a nationwide fundraiser raising money for those who struggle with Multiple Sclerosis while doubling as a marathon bike ride. The Northern Tier began their journey in May in Ben Harbor, Maine and their goal is to keep pedaling east to west across the Northern part of the country until they…

Trying to find pets after fireworks

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The aftermath of the Fourth of July holiday has some pet-owners looking for their loved ones after the loud fireworks. Moorhead Police Department was dispatched to more than 60 fireworks complaints over the weekend More than half were on the Fourth. West Fargo Police say 37 people called in for fireworks complaints while Fargo had more…

People pack the lawn at The Lights on the 4th of July

The Lights in West Fargo draws dozens for a community picnic and screening of the movie Sing two.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)-Families have the opportunity to gather on the turf at the Lights for some games, there was also a splash pad to help keep everyone cool under the sun, and arts and crafts. People brought blankets and snacks as well to give it a real picnic feel on this fourth. “Helping families enjoy our community, gathering together,…

Bonanzaville Hosts Independence Day Celebration

Bonanzaville welcomes the community home to revisit its roots at its annual Independence Day event.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- This year’s theme is a “Carnival”. Organizers say they switched things up this year and added more flare for the carnival theme. “We have about nine different games and bouncy type toys for the kids, we’ve got bingo, we’ve got pony rides, we’ve got a small train running through the village,” said Katie Leier, Fargo. For…