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North Dakota trade official and a Fargo truck driver who hauls imports discuss tariff threat

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “Canada is not the problem and we’re the United States the Trump administration has picked a fight with our neighbors that wasn’t necessary,” said Vern Thompson, Thompson Transport LLC. Thompson, a Fargo truck driver, drives frequently from North Dakota through the Canadian border. Today it took him an hour and a half. “Today it was the…

Charges Filed Against Former West Fargo Public Schools Swim Coach

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Charges have filed been against a former West Fargo Public Schools swim coach accused of having sexual contact with a minor. Thirty-eight-year-old Ronald Hehn has been charged with Gross Sexual Imposition, a Class AA Felony. Court documents say Hehn had been providing private swim lessons to about 20 other people. The complaint says the alleged incident…

LIVE: Something to Cheer About for Super Bowl Week

FARGO — We’ve got something to cheer about here on KVRR Local News: it’s less than a week to go until Super Bowl Sunday. So we got some help cheering from the experts. The students, parents and coach at North Dakota Elite, North Dakota’s first cheerleading gym, joined the Morning Show to demonstrate some of their amazing skills, and teach…

Protest Against ICE and Deportations Moves Through Downtown

The protest was organized on Facebook by Latino Networking FM.

A protester stands outside Fargo City Hall holding her message.FARGO, N.D. – On Saturday, protesters gathered in front of Fargo City Hall, braving the elements to fight for the rights of those affected by Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration. “We’re standing here not just for ourselves, but for our families, our ancestors, and the generations to come,” said protest organizer…

House Burns Down in Otter Tail County

Investigators believe it was an electrical fire.

near AMOR TOWNSHIP, MN – Several people are looking for a new place to lay their heads after a fire in Otter Tail County on Thursday completely destroyed their home. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office received a call just before 4:30 p.m. on January 30 from a resident in rural Amor Township, which is west of Otter Tail Lake….

Brewhalla Hosts Annual Hotdish Festival

Now in its seventh year, the festival is more popular than ever.

Mezzaluna’s offering at the Fargo Hotdish Festival – inspired by pierogies.FARGO, N.D. – People flocked to Brewhalla in record-breaking numbers to celebrate perhaps the biggest staple in Midwest cuisine. The 7th annual Hotdish Festival took place today, and tickets were sold out well before it began. It was a complete experience, with over 10 local restaurants all competing for the…

National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day Brings Customers out in Droves

Multiple parlors in the F-M area offered special items to celebrate the holiday.

Some of the customers waiting inside The Silver Lining Creamery downtown.FARGO, N.D. – Breakfast for dinner is a staple of Midwestern cuisine. But, it turns out – ice cream for breakfast is pretty darned popular too. Saturday was National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, and people turned out in huge numbers for treats despite the chilly weather. Lundy’s in West…

8th Annual Frostival Festival Begins In The FM Area

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s the eighth annual Frostival festival in the FM metro area. This year’s Frostival has nine days full of activities ranging from coloring, hot cocoa, hockey, and more. Those events can obviously take place either indoors and outdoors – so they’ll keep you enjoying the winter weather that is set to get chillier over the coming…

“Bowling While Blind” Raises Awareness, Funds

The event sought to educate the public on vision impairments in a fun and interactive way.

The North Dakota Association of the Blind receives a $10,000 check from the Lions Club ahead of Giving Hearts Day.MOORHEAD, MN – The sound of the ball hitting the pins echoed the same. But how it was delivered? Quite different. “They’ll have a rail system where the person can follow the rail and use that as a guide to their…