FARGO — You know what they say: it don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing. And now, you can raise your backswing while you raise money to beat cancer at the second annual Swing Training event today. It’s the official kickoff to this year’s Roger Maris All-Star Week. Former Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway, North Dakota State…
RICHLAND COUNTY, N.D. (KFGO) — There’s cleanup in the works this morning after a fire damaged a large barn on a farm near Great Bend, North Dakota Sunday. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office says the fire was reported shortly after 3 p.m. First responders could see flames up to 20 feet above the barn’s roof. Great Bend Fire firefighters had…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – You can help people battling cancer on their road to recovery, literally. The American Cancer Society is looking for local volunteers for its “Road to Recovery” program. Volunteers simply pick up people fighting cancer and take them to and from medical appointments and treatments. They’re trying to jump start the program again after COVID. Local…
FARGO — It’s a Tony-nominated Broadway show developed right here in Minnesota, at one of the most acclaimed children’s theatre companies in the country. And now, a Fargo native is its star. Reed Sigmund is one of the leads in “A Year with Frog and Toad,” starting next month at the Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis. He plays Toad, the…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) – A K9 gets a well-deserved sendoff in our region. The Becker County Sheriff’s Office said goodbye to their K9 Cooper. Cooper served the county from 2016 to 2023. The Sheriff’s Office shared these pics of his retirement party. He got his own cake! The people got their own cake too! Plus, there’s a new sign…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The PRCA Championship Rodeo is in town this weekend. Going to the rodeo is a tradition for a lot of families. So is taking part. Along with all the professional riders competing, you’ll also see trick riders. They are sisters 17-year-old Kate Flitton and 12-year-old Tera Flitton. They travel to rodeos all around the western…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – You can help a remarkable young woman fighting for her life. In 2022, Whitney Temple was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, a rare cancer that affected her spine. It has since spread in her body. She was studying to become a doctor in Grand Forks at the time. Whitney was able to graduate from medical…
MENAHGA, Minn. (KVRR) – St. Patrick isn’t the only saint they’re celebrating this weekend. St. Urho is the patron saint of Finland who chased the grasshoppers out of the vineyards of ancient Finland with nothing but a few choice words. In reality, the saint and the whole story were made up by a Finnish person in Virginia, Minnesota in order…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Hit the lanes and help kids get support they need to thrive in life. Big Brothers/Big Sisters is hosting its biggest fundraiser of the year this Thursday, March 14th, and next Thursday the 21st. Teams will take to the lanes at Kingpinz to raise money during ‘Bowl for Kids’ Sake’. You can also buy bowling…
MOORHEAD — We’re in the midst of March Madness, but this time around, it’s not just about the sports in Minnesota. During this month, about one in five Americans are expected to gamble. And the Minnesota legislature is working on a bill to legalize sports betting. That’s got some therapists in our region worried. Currently, there are only are only…
