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Real Beauty: Child Literacy, Girls’ Wellness Platforms for Local Miss America Hopefuls

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Two young women from Moorhead are headed off on a journey to the Miss America pageant for 2026. But it’s their platforms that are especially beautiful. They are Miss Moorhead Natalie Berg, and Miss Moorhead Teen Jillian Bain. Bain works with the local nonprofit Bio Girls that gets young girls physically active to support their confidence and…

Ghoul Morning: Starting Spooky Season

FARGO — Do you think decorating your house now for Halloween is entirely too early? You may want to think again, because the contest to win the title of best home haunt in the Farg-Moorhead area is back this year. The competition, called “Best Decorated House of the FM Area” launches today Tuesday, September 16th, and submissions have to be…

Fall Symphony Season Starts with a Local Twist

FARGO — It’s the start of the fall Masterworks concert series this weekend for the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra, and they’re showcasing some fresh works composed and performed by artists with local roots. One of them is an original composition by a Fargo native and product of both Fargo public schools and Concordia College, Adam Hochstatter. He’s now working in Los…

Historic Hawthorne Home Tour Adds Wright Ingraham Home

FARGO — A beloved longtime tradition for history and architecture fans in the region is getting a new twist this weekend. For the first time, the Hawthorne Historic Home Tour is adding its sister neighborhood, Clara Barton, to the annual tour. And, also for the first time, a special house listed on the National Register of Historic Places will be…

“Hazel”: From the Prairie to the Silver Screen

BISMARCK, N.D. — She’s one of the best-known heroines of the North Dakota prairie. And now, a teenager who died saving her younger sisters from a sudden blizzard in 1920 is the subject of a new feature film produced right here in North Dakota. Its writer and director shot the entirety of it near Bismarck. He says while much of…

Golden Drive for Homeless Kids’ Sock Drive Begins Soon

WEST FARGO — It’s time for our community to sock it to homelessness. The nonprofit Golden Drive for Homeless Kids is starting off their sock drive next month and they want your help. They’re asking for donations of socks, underwear, toiletries and other necessities for kids experiencing homelessness. Founder Sue Baron says kids in that circumstance often don’t get their…

Angie Craig Campaigns in Metro, Lakes Country

MOORHEAD — The race to replace Minnesota’s U.S. Senator Tina Smith in Washington is on, and campaigning candidates are already coming to the region to ask for your vote. One of them is U.S. House Representative Angie Craig, who’s served in District Two since 2019. She spent the day touring Fergus Falls and Moorhead reaching out to voters. She said…

Child’s Play at the Red River Market

FARGO —  Kids are taking a healthy interest in downtown this weekend, and you and your family are invited. Essentia Health is sponsoring “Kids’ Day” at the Red River Market Saturday. It’s a chance to get the under-ten set some face time with local health care providers, children’s entertainers, meet friends at dance parties, and participate in cooking demos. You’ll…

Metal Detectors Likely Coming To Minnesota State Capitol

FARGO (KVRR) – Minnesota’s Senate DFL leader says there are likely to be metal detectors added at the state capitol building in the wake of the assassination of a former state house speaker and the attempt on the life of another lawmaker. State Senator Erin Murphy wouldn’t share specifics of other changes at the capitol, saying sharing too many details…

Open House, Open Hearts at That’s the Dream Farm

GLYNDON, Minn. — It’s time to count your chickens. And goats, and other farm animals, because Open House at That’s the Dream Farm is this week. IT’s a chance for the community to come in free of charge and learn about what they do. You can take a goat yoga class, tour the farm, do kids’ archery and more. The farm…