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Pedal It Forward gives kids bikes at little or no cost

"We thought it was a great way to provide bikes to kids that might not otherwise have the financial means to get those bikes.

July 8, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A bike sharing program aims to provide a sense of freedom to local kids throughout the FM metro. The FM Pedal It Forward organization is a bike recycling program and are looking for as many gently used bikes and helmet donations to lend them out to children in need. The way the program works is local…

Pet Connection: Meet Sangria

An intoxicatingly pretty girl.

July 8, 2021

Emily Welker,

Sweet Sangria hasn’t had the smoothest existence so far. The pretty girl was an owner surrender to Lakota, N.D.-based Happy Acres horse rescue along with her siblings. She’s got as nice a nature as you’d expect from her name, and loves affection and being around people. However, she’s not ready to ride yet, but she’s making progress in that direction….

LIVE: Red River Market Comes to Broadway Square

We're taking a healthy interest in what's happening there.

July 7, 2021

Emily Welker,

If there’s one thing we’ve learned during this pandemic, it’s that making your health a top priority can really pay off. And the Red River Market and its local growers are making it easier than ever. You can shop for fresh, locally produced fruits, veggies, plants and flowers during opening day this Saturday at their new, Broadway Square location. The…

Update: Missing Fargo woman located

July 7, 2021

Site Staff,

UPDATE: Police say Daugherty has been located and is safe. ORIGINAL STORY: FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Karri Daugherty. Daugherty was reported missing July 5 and was last heard from on July 1. Daugherty is 31 years old, 5’5″, 130 lbs, and has blonde hair and blue eyes. She may be wearing a…

Fireworks keep Fargo Police & Fire busy overnight

July 5, 2021

Site Staff,

Fargo, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – Fireworks calls have kept the Fargo Fire and Police Departments busy on the 4th of July. Firefighters responded to 15 fires. At least 12 of the fires were fireworks-related. Two fires were grass fires; three fires were dumpster fires; one was a wood chip fire; and, nine were structure fires. The one fire that caused significant…

Celebrating Veterans on Fourth of July

The Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church hosting its first Fourth of July celebration in honor of veterans.

July 4, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Last year this time things were a bit different with the beginning of the pandemic, but people are out and about celebrating the holiday. “As the Fourth of July for me as a veteran is all about optimism and happiness and the future of this country for us as the community, for the state, for Fargo,…

Drekker Brewing Company’s Tours Now Available

Each tour is customized differently depending on what the group wants to see or learn at the brewery.

July 3, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Drekker Brewing Company is restarting its tours around the facility. All tours were canceled last year due to the pandemic. With guidelines being lifted here in the state, operations are now back up and running with the first tour selling out to 31 customers. Tours are on the first Saturday of every month. Each tour is…

Last Chalk Fest of the Season

On this sunny day, Broadway Square is hosting its last chalk fest of the season. The theme is outer space.

July 3, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Broadway Square is ending its Chalk Fest for the season. “We’ve been planning a lot of fun stuff for the summer and I like chalk fest,” Event Attendee Ilyia Hanson said. The theme is outer space. “Kids are allowed to be creative and expressive and draw on the property which is not always allowed. We…

United Way asking for donations for school supply drive

June 29, 2021

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – United Way of Cass-Clay will be handing out backpacks and school supplies to families in need of children attending K-12 schools in Cass or Clay counties. The event in its 23rd year and will be in a drive-thru format at Scheels Arena in August. People are encouraged to donate pencils, notebooks, binders and other supplies. You can…

LIVE: 701 Day

Show your true North Dakota-loving colors this summer.

June 29, 2021

Emily Welker,

Alas, Pride Month is all but over. And Independence Day doesn’t show up until Sunday. But don’t put away your party outfits just yet, because the folks at the Fargo Park District are keeping the party going for us. That’s because they’ve got a great lineup of fun and interactive ways you can celebrate our little corner of the country,…