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St. Paul musician plans benefit concert in Fargo after inspired by Superbowl halftime performance

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A former Fargo man, who now lives in St. Paul, is putting together a benefit performance after he was inspired by Bad Bunny’s halftime performance. Darxko, is putting together the event at Parachigo in Fargo that will focus on showcasing people of Hispanic and Latino backgrounds. The event titled “No me voy de aqui,” or “I’m…

EPA Representatives Push Back on Repeal Criticisms

The organization says lessening restrictions on the coal and oil industries will not lead to significantly greater levels of pollution.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Environmental Protection Agency is responding to critics who say that rolling back coal and oil regulations will damage the environment. In 2024, former President Joe Biden issued an executive order, upping standards for the coal and oil industries that had been in place since 2012. The Trump administration has now undone that move, taking regulations…

Winterslam Breaks Attendance Record for Third Year Running

Below Zero Wrestling's flagship event also generated a good deal of money for the Special Olympics.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The region’s biggest annual wrestling show returned to West Fargo, and this time, they were also raising money for a good cause. Winterslam, put on by Below Zero Wrestling, took place at the Butler Machinery Arena on the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. The action-packed show featured top local talent as well as former WWE stars….

Vietnamese Lunar New Year Celebrated at Fargo Air Museum

This year's symbol is the fire horse, signifying strength, freedom, and energy.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A first-of-its kind celebration in Fargo gave everyone a chance to experience Vietnamese culture at a pivotal time in the calendar. February 17 was Tet, or the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. This Saturday, the Vietnamese American Association held a celebration at the Fargo Air Museum, a ticketed event that included traditional Vietnamese food and drink and…

Families Invited to Viking Ship Park to Paint the Snow

The outdoor activity featured multiple paint types for multiple surfaces.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – The recent snowfall has left quite the blanket of white laying around the Fargo-Moorhead area. One local group decided to use that blanket as their artistic canvas. Play in Open Spaces, an educational organization dedicated to outdoor activities, held a Paint the Snow Party at Viking Ship Park on Saturday. Families had free access to paints…

Benefit Held for Mark Liljequist

Mark had been feeling ill since 2018, but only recently received his final diagnosis.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The local community came out en masse this weekend for a benefit for a man with a terminal medical diagnosis at one of his favorite places. The benefit for Mark Liljequist took place on Saturday at AMVETS in Fargo. Mark recently was diagnosed with acute pulmonary fibrosis and likely has less than a year to live….

YWCA of Cass Clay shares concerns after a grant to provide shelter had not been renewed

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A funding source for shelters across the state has expired, and YWCA of Cass Clay’s CEO has expressed her concerns. The grant, provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Continuum of Care program, had provided housing for those who were in need. In 2025, the state received $3.3 million, which provided…

Inaugural Indigenous Film Festival

FARGO — It’s a culture with a rich tradition of oral storytelling. And they’re looking for local filmmakers to bring their stories to the silver screen, here in the metro. Organizers are putting out a call for submissions for the very first Indigenous Film Festival in Fargo. It’s open to Native American and Indigenous directors, co-directors, or producers. You can…

Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President speaks at Fargo summit on the changing economy

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Over the last several years, the economy has been significantly impacted by the actions of people. According to Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Neel Kashkari, this trend is expected to continue. “This part of America is structurally short of workers. I hear about affordable housing, I hear about affordable childcare, and I hear about we…