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Fargo Youth Hockey Addresses Parent Fight

The altercation took place after the conclusion of a game at the Coliseum.

FARGO, N.D. – The youth hockey community in the metro is still recovering after a fight broke out between parents following a game on Saturday. The peewee game between 11 and 12 year olds took place at the Coliseum in the late afternoon on February 22. After the game concluded, a fight broke out between parents in the stands. Fargo…

Moorhead’s new development has a name: “The Loop”

“The Loop” – City of MoorheadMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The new space taking over the site of the former Moorhead Center Mall will be called, “The Loop.” In a post to social media, the city of Moorhead says “this dynamic new space will serve as a hub for knowledge, innovation, and community engagement.” Not only will it contain the new…

Minnesota State Senator Sponsoring Bill To Make Works By Music Legends Prince and Bob Dylan The State Songs

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — A bill introduced in the Minnesota Senate would make state songs out of works by two homegrown musical legends. The bill would make Bob Dylan’s “Girl From the North Country,” and Prince’s “Purple Rain” official state songs. The bill would also make, “Hail, Minnesota!” written by two University of Minnesota students in 1904, an official state…

North Dakota Brewers Request Study To Be Conducted For THC Infused Beverages

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Two North Dakota brewers including a Fargo brewery are pushing for the possible legalization of THC infused beverages. Minnesota already allows such drinks. A study was requested by the North Dakota Brewers Guild. This comes at a time when in the last few months breweries in North Dakota have been shutting their doors. “Knowing that Minnesota…

Israeli Consulate General Visits Fargo From Chicago To Bring New Connections

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Israeli Consulate General to the Midwest is visiting Fargo from Chicago to help foster connections with North Dakotans and Israel. They have been trading partners since 1993 with over ninety million dollars in trades. In the past few years, antisemitism has risen around the world. In the United States, 72% of Americans in a study…

Sanford Health Fargo Becomes First In North Dakota To Offer Hospital At Home Program

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Hospital at Home program will serve patients in who live within 25 miles of the Fargo-Moorhead area. “There’s only a limited number of in-patient beds in the hospital. So if you can take care of some of these patients at their homes safely, we can open up beds in the hospital for more sicker patients….

Boys & Girls Club Hosts Annual Polar Fest Plunge in Detroit Lakes

The numbers were bigger than ever this year - over 200 participants and $70,000 raised.

DETROIT LAKES, MN (KVRR) – Splashes and cheers rang out from in front of the Lakeside Tavern on Detroit Lake, as well over 200 congregated, coming in from far and wide to participate in a polar plunge, benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Detroit Lakes. You saw plenty of themed costumes, excited but tentative groups – but also heartwarming…

‘Knock ’em Down for Jeromy Brown’ Reaches 6th Anniversary

The bowling tournament is held sometime in February every year because that's the month of Jeromy's birthday.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Sunset Lanes in Moorhead continues to be a hotbed for people who want to roll some strikes and raise money for good causes. The sixth annual Knock ’em Down with Jeromy Brown Charity Bowl took place this weekend. The entire alley was blocked off starting at 4 o clock Saturday and the lanes were filled with…

Pond Hockey Season Wraps up at Lindenwood Park

Teams in the gold and silver divisions even had the chance to compete for some vaunted hardware.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A successful pond hockey season is in the books thanks to hard work and community involvement. Fargo Park District began hosting games at Lindenwood Park on February 8 for Youth Pond Hockey Day. Since then, those 18 and older have hit the ice, with the Novice division playing last weekend and the Silver and Gold divisions…