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Quilting for Ukrainian Refugees

The quilters at Olivet Lutheran Church were more than happy to create a special quilt to help fundraise for Ukrainian refugees struggling to stay financially viable in Fargo-Moorhead.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In a massive room at the Olivet Lutheran Church on South University Drive, dedicated quilters churn out about 250 creations a year to give to a variety of individuals in need. “Probably about half of them go to local charities here in town,” explained Donna Lewis. So when Michael Southam – a member of the congregation…

Fall Career Expo Returns to NDSU

The annual event is a chance for students to get face time with prospective employers from all around the region.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Students at NDSU got their annual look at professional life after college on August 17. The university’s 2025 Fall Career Expo took place at the Fargodome from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. More than 200 employers had booths set up on the stadium floor. Students were able to connect with company representatives and hand out their…

Life’s a Beach at Anime Fargo

FARGO — Life in this city could almost not be any further away from the beach if we tried. But that’s okay, because the folks behind the annual Anime Fargo convention are bringing the beach to us. This year’s Anime Fargo convention is themed “Obligatory Beach Episode.” It’s the go-to event for fans of Japanese animation and the culture around…

Fargo and Moorhead leaders seeking input on replacing 12th Ave N and 15th Ave N bridge

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo and Moorhead leaders are seeking public input on proposed plans for replacing the 12th Avenue North Fargo and 15th Avenue North Moorhead bridge. A federal grant was received to study the environmental impacts of the bridge in 2022. The proposal for the project intends to improve the road and bridge to avoid future flooding closures….

Three locations have been chosen as possible new site for Engagement Center

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Nearly five years after opening, a motion to move the Downtown Engagement Center has been approved. The move comes after concerns from several commissioners and business owners in the downtown area. “It is an insult to blanket statement that this is a homeless problem. The problem is drug use and mental illness,” said Michelle Turnberg, Fargo…

Real Beauty: Child Literacy, Girls’ Wellness Platforms for Local Miss America Hopefuls

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Two young women from Moorhead are headed off on a journey to the Miss America pageant for 2026. But it’s their platforms that are especially beautiful. They are Miss Moorhead Natalie Berg, and Miss Moorhead Teen Jillian Bain. Bain works with the local nonprofit Bio Girls that gets young girls physically active to support their confidence and…

Ghoul Morning: Starting Spooky Season

FARGO — Do you think decorating your house now for Halloween is entirely too early? You may want to think again, because the contest to win the title of best home haunt in the Farg-Moorhead area is back this year. The competition, called “Best Decorated House of the FM Area” launches today Tuesday, September 16th, and submissions have to be…

North Dakota releases first updated tribal textbook, with more on the way

Display copies of updated tribal textbooks detailing the history and culture of the five Native nations that share land with North Dakota. (Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)FARGO, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor/KVRR) — The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction has released the first of a series of updated textbooks on the five Native nations that share land with North Dakota. The…

Downtown art gallery celebrates 50th anniversary

Art displayed at Gallery 4. 9/15/25.FARGO — An art gallery in downtown is celebrating their 50th anniversary and is celebrating by showcasing local artists. The studio has made a timeline for the gallery, showing it’s beginning in 1975 and the many locations the gallery has called home over the years. While the gallery is currently on Roberts Street in downtown…

Valley City High School teacher under investigation for post about Charlie Kirk

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR) — A social media post made by a Valley City High School teacher about the death of Charlie Kirk has received some backlash, and now the school is investigating. Tyler Thompson, a social studies teacher at Valley City High School, posted on Instagram about Kirk. Thompson called Kirk “racist,” “transphobic,” “sexist,” and more. He also wrote…