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National Assistive Technology Day Celebrated in Fargo

North Dakota Assistive held events at each of its locations statewide.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The building may look unassuming from the outside, but tucked away at 3240 15th Street South, Suite B is an absolute treasure trove of assistive technology that allows people with different needs to live more comfortable and productive lifestyles. “Our mission is to help get everyone AT, or assistive technology, as they need it, to be…

High School Band To Perform Veterans’ Tribute Inspired By Composition from 20 Years Ago

ADA, Minn. (KVRR) — Twenty years ago, Ada-Borup West Band Director Richard Tuttle honored area Marines with a composition titled, The Black Sands of Iwo Jima. The performance included video interviews from area veterans. But not long after the performance, the footage was lost. “I think my plan was to take that stuff and make something. A video or something,…

Marketplace for Kids Hosts its 30th Annual Education Day

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — More than 100 students are participating in the 30th annual Marketplace for Kids Education Day Students across the Fargo area are receiving a first-hand experience of what it is like to work in various industries. Robert Heitkamp and his team with Marketplace for Kids have shared opportunities with students across the region. Classes in this year’s…

Grand Forks Man Speaks Out For First Time About Sexual Relationship With Ray Holmberg

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) — Will Swearson was a cooperating witness in the case against the former state senator. Swearson said he first met Holmberg when he was a graduate student at the University of North Dakota. “At first, he would provide me some financial assistance for me to pay for groceries (and) gas, electricity,” Swearson said. “Things began to change…

Fargo Man Accepts Honorary Doctorate On Behalf of Grandfather, Alaska’s State Flag Designer

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KVRR) — A Fargo man took a trip to Alaska to accept a posthumous honorary doctorate from Alaska Pacific University on behalf of his grandfather, who designed Alaska’s state flag. Daren Herman stepped foot for the first time in Alaska years after his grandfather, Benny Benson, designed the state’s flag in 1927. Benny’s first daughter is Daren’s mother….

LIVE: Swedish Death Cleaning with the Nordic Culture Club

FARGO — We don’t usually talk about the subject of death as a big draw for summer tourist season. But if you’re thinking ahead of summer festival season in the region, start thinking about summer death cleaning now. The Nordic Culture Club is holding a “Swedish Death Cleaning” fundraiser ahead of this June’s Scandinavian Festival at the Hjemkomst Center. Organizers…

LIVE: Scoring Points for Mental Health

FARGO — The Blue Cross Blue Shield Caring Foundation is scoring some points for mental health with the help of some of our local sports teams. They did it with this winter’s “Shut out the Stigma” campaign on hockey rinks around the region. Each goal from local hockey teams, including the Fargo Force — earned a donation from the foundation…

Valley Vintage Car Show Comes to Veterans Memorial Arena

The 48th installment of the event showed off classic cars while also raising money for local charities.

Two attendees look over one of the oldest cars at the show.WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The 48th annual Valley Vintage Car Show rolled into the Veterans Memorial Arena this weekend. For a ten-dollar entry fee, spectators could check out 99 different cars, some being manufactured as far back as the year 1912. There were also vendors selling various forms…

Vietnam Memorial Week 2025 Begins at Fargo Air Museum

Admission to the museum will be free for the entire week.

Some of the pictures and news clippings on display at the museum.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Red River Concert Band’s performance was just a sliver of what took place inside the Fargo Air Museum on April 26 and 27. There was a flag raising and a gun salute by the Fargo Memorial Honor Guard. Vietnam weaponry, planes, and other vehicles…