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Minnesota Hometown Mourns Officer Jake Wallin

Officer Jake Wallin's hometown is mourning his tragic death this morning while also celebrating a life dedicated to service
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  ST. MICHAEL, Minn. (KVRR/KMSP) – Officer Jake Wallin’s hometown is mourning his tragic death this morning while also celebrating a life dedicated to service. Wallin died in a shooting in Fargo on Friday. Jake Wallin graduated from St. Michael-Albertville High School in 2018. He played football in school. St. Michael Mayor Keith Wettschreck says people are stepping up to…

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Race The Red

The race is on. Will you be the winner?
Emily Welker,

MOORHEAD — The sun is shining, the river is beckoning, and the time is right for a race. River Keepers is holding its annual kayak and canoe race “Race The Red” this coming Monday, July 17th. So far, the group’s had to postpone it twice this season because heavy rains have made the river swell and currents fast. That’s been…

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LIVE: Local Flavor Thriving In Fergus Falls

Owner Evan Burkdoll took over neighboring restaurants Toast and Union Ave. bar and eatery in downtown Fergus Falls at the start of the year
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  FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) – Local flavor is thriving in Fergus Falls. Owner Evan Burkdoll took over neighboring restaurants Toast and Union Ave. bar and eatery in downtown Fergus Falls at the start of the year. Toast is a Scandinavian-style breakfast and lunch spot. They spent months completely renovating Union Ave. and opened back up 8 weeks ago. They…

Heart Walk
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LIVE: Heart Walk Helps Support Heart Research In Fargo

Join in the fight against the number one killer in America at the Fargo Heart Walk
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  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Join in the fight against the number one killer in America, heart disease. The American Heart Association is hosting the 24th Fargo Heart Walk on July 20th from 5-7 at Urban Plains Park in Fargo. Orgainzers say heart disease and strokes have impacted nearly everyone’s family. Large events like this give people the chance to…

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LIVE: Fast Rides, Furry 4H Friends, and Fairway Fun

The Red River Valley Fair is open and the Morning Show is ready to play.
Emily Welker,

It’s the ten-day stretch of games, rides, food, fun and 4H some people in the region look forward to all year long. It’s the Red River Valley Fair, and it’s not just a chance to catch carnival rides, hear concerts by Flo Rida, Lynyrd Skynrd, and Dan ‘N’ Shay while chowing down on all the fried food your tummy can…

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LIVE: Celebrate North Dakota On 701 Day

Fargo Parks is hosting a 701 Day celebration on Saturday July 1st
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  FARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo Park District is hosting a 701 Day celebration on Saturday July 1st. The date symbolizes North Dakota’s statewide area code, 701. This weekend’s event celebrates things like North Dakota’s agricultural heritage. They will close off streets downtown for Ag equipment demos. Multiple North Dakota musical artists will take the stage. You can also bring…

Realtor
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LIVE: Realtor Hosting World’s Longest Open House For Alzheimer’s Association

A realtor is trying to break his world record for the longest open house in the hope that others don't have to endure what his family endured
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  A realtor is trying to break his world record for the longest open house in the hope that others don’t have to endure what his family endured. Kyle Olson with Keller Williams Inspire Realty is hosting a 64-hour-long open house at 6012 78th Ave. S. in Horace. He’s there from 7 a.m. Friday through 11 p.m. Sunday. He’s trying…

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Don’t Forget To Bee There: Pollinator Party at Baker Garden & Gift

Emily Welker,

FARGO — You might not think of bees or other stinging, flying insects as popular party guests. But a lot of groups are trying to lure them to their parties this summer, and they want you to do the same. South Fargo-based garden center Baker Garden and Gift is celebrating the opening of its new pollinator garden with a special…

Scandinavian
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LIVE: Celebrate Nordic Food, Music & Culture With Week-Long Scandinavian Festival

Discover your inner viking all week long next week in the Metro
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  Discover your inner viking all week long next week in the Metro. Nordic Culture Clubs are putting on the Scandinavian festival for the first time since COVID first hit. Festivities started with Moorhead’s RiverArts event this week. There are events next week starting Sunday celebrating folklore, history, food and more stretching through the festival itself next weekend at the…

Oceanarium
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LIVE: MSUM Oceanarium for World Ocean Day

You and the ocean are a lot closer than you think.
Emily Welker,

MOORHEAD — In a landlocked state, the experience of having an Atlantic stingray demand playtime and petting might not be all that familiar to most people. Nor is getting a friendly squeeze from a horseshoe crab. But now, with the expansion of MSUM’s Oceanarium, you can get that and much more, right in the middle of the metro. The interactive…