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Great Maze Breaks World Record

The owners submitted the record to Guinness as the maze was being designed, it was surveyed on Thursday, and given the award on Saturday.

October 11, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The confirmation came with celebration on the morning of October 11. After a surveyor marked the exact size of the Great Maze on Thursday evening, an adjudicator from Guinness World Records flew to Fargo and certified the structure as the largest temporary wood maze in the entire world. The baseline for the record was 30,000 square…

Tree Service Worker Killed by Falling Tree

The incident took place in Wadena County, Minnesota. The man fell from a tree he was sawing when the base of it broke beneath him.

October 11, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

UPDATE: The man who died last Thursday afternoon when a tree fell on him northeast of Menahga has been identified as 41-year-old Ryan McNeil of rural Park Rapids. BLUEBERRY TOWNSHIP, MN (KVRR) – A tree removal service worker died after a tree he was trying to cut down ended up falling on him. According to the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office,…

Local Nonprofit Holds Fundraiser to Help Underprivileged Children Have Happier Birthdays

The "Sunshine and Sprinkles" event was designed to raise money to help out the "Spread Your Sunshine" organization.

October 11, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – A recently formed nonprofit organization held a fundraiser to try and provide underprivileged children with happier birthdays. “Spread Your Sunshine” held the “Sunshine and Sprinkles” event at the Trinity Lutheran Church on Saturday. The organization focuses on providing birthday celebrations for the underprivileged and the unhoused, making sure children in tough situations still feel special on…

“Boo at the Zoo” Brings Trick-or-Treat Fun to Red River Zoo

Children and their families were encouraged to come in costume and get as many treats as they could carry.

October 11, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – There were plenty of frightening creatures to be seen this weekend at the Red River Zoo. We’re not talking about the animals, of course. Children and families in costume lined up outside the door to get inside for the annual “Boo at the Zoo” event. There were all sorts of Halloween-themed activities, most notably trick-or-treating. Zoo…

Racial equity conference in Moorhead explores inclusion and belonging

October 10, 2025

KVRR Staff,

MOORHEAD (KVRR) — A conference was held on Friday, Oct. 10, in Moorhead and across Minnesota to explore themes of inclusion and belonging. The racial equity conference was held in 14 locations across Minnesota. The focus of this year’s event was on the lived experiences of people in rural communities. It was organized by the groups Inclusive Moorhead and the…

Red River Theatre Organ Society raising funds to repair Mighty Wurlitzer Organ

October 10, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — For nearly 99 years, the Mighty Wurlitzer organ has brought Fargo audiences music and sounds for movies. But with its age comes a need for repairs. “We’re currently trying to fundraise around $500,000, which is quite a large number for what seems to just be a pipe organ that we already take care of. Some of…

UPDATE: Pine County Sheriff no longer looking for man last seen in Fargo

October 10, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Joseph PuckettUPDATE: The Pine County Sheriff’s Office has canceled the missing person alert for Joseph Puckett. He has been found safe PINE COUNTY (KVRR) — The Pine County Sheriff’s Office, located in eastern Minnesota, is asking the public’s help in locating a missing man. 39-year-old Joseph Keith Puckett was last known to be in the Fargo area on August 19th….

Coats for Kids and Families Event Provides Much-Needed Winter Gear

The annual event, organized by the Salvation Army, often sees more than 400 coats and over 1000 hats scooped up by locals in need.

October 9, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Colder weather is fast approaching, and many kids and families are without winter gear to keep them warm. That’s why The Salvation Army held its annual Coats for Kids and Families event at Hope Lutheran Church in Fargo on October 9. The giveaway ran from 1:00 to 7:00 P.M. and volunteers say more than 400 people…

The Wait Is Over, Kwik Trip Opens It's Doors In Moorhead

F-M area’s first Kwik Trip opens in Moorhead

October 9, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — From a distance, it’s just like any other gas station, but team members at this Kwik Trip location at 1409 Main Ave say this company provides more than just gas. “When you walk into one of our stores, you’re going to get a greeting and a smile from every one of our coworkers. You know we…

Property owners learn how to identify and battle pests in their properties

October 9, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Property owners are preparing their rental properties for the cold winter months. Greater Red River Apartment Association, along with Prairie Pest Control, presented a talk about pest prevention and what to do. Two of the most common pests that appear in apartment buildings are cockroaches and bed bugs. Prairie Pest recommends property owners let tenants know…