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Local veteran involved in humanitarian work returns from Ukraine, says war with Russia is a ‘stalemate’

Mark J. Lindquist arrived from Ukraine on Monday. He says after more than two years, it's vital that people still pay attention to the war in Ukraine.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A local Air Force veteran, speaker and performer has spent most of the last two years near the front lines of war in Ukraine helping bring supplies into the country. This week, you can hear from him first hand about what is happening on the ground there. Mark J. Lindquist arrived back in the Valley from…

LIVE: Breadsmith & Fat Tuesday’s Iconic Dessert

Today is Mardi Gras. It says something about a holiday when it has its own dessert attached to it

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Today is Mardi Gras. It says something about a holiday when it has its own dessert attached to it. Breadsmith of Fargo has been busy serving up the iconic king cake for the last two weeks. The Fat Tuesday dessert is a braided cake flavored with citrus and covered in icing. Each cake comes with…

LIVE: A Golden Opportunity

FARGO — She’s got a clear shot at being the top dog in the country this morning. And a therapy dog from right here in our region needs our help to do it. Maura the Golden Retriever is a therapy dog for Hillsboro school students, seniors, hospice patients, and countless others through our region. She’s the North Dakota pick for…

True Crime Stories: True Crime Expo Comes to Fargo

FARGO — It’s one of the fastest-growing fan bases in the U.S. And now, Fargo fans of true crime lore are invited to connect with real-life experts this weekend. The True Crime Expo is launching its first convention on Saturday and Sunday. It’ll feature folks from the Jacob Wetterling Foundation, as well as local and regional law enforcement and legal…

LIVE: Celebrating Giving Hearts Day

Dakota Medical Foundation Executive Director Pat Traynor joins the KVRR Local News morning show to celebrate Giving Hearts Day and talk about how the charity extravaganza has grown in 17 years

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Dakota Medical Foundation Executive Director Pat Traynor joins the KVRR Local News morning show to celebrate Giving Hearts Day and talk about how the charity extravaganza has grown in 17 years. You can join the thousands who will donate to more than 600 charities through midnight Thursday at www.givingheartsday.org. Categories: Local News, Morning – In…

Believe it or not, Lutefisk scented candles arrive in Fargo

FARGO (KVRR) – You know what they say about lutefisk: Try it at your own lute-risk. And now you can make your whole house smell like it, with a lutefisk-scented candle. And for the first time, you can buy them in Fargo. The culinary-scented creation, produced by  Minnesota-based Uff Da Candles, is carried in downtown Fargo’s Stabo Scandinavian store. The Morning…

LIVE: Gigi’s Playhouse Helps People With Down Syndrome Achieve More On Giving Hearts Day

This Giving Hearts Day, you have the chance to get an up close look at one of the non-profits doing great things in our community

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – This Giving Hearts Day, you have the chance to get an up close look at one of the non-profits doing great things in our community. Gigi’s Playhouse is hosting its “Lattes for Love” event during Thursday’s Giving Hearts Day. They will be giving out free lattes and tours of their facilities from 11:30-12:30. Gigi’s Playhouse…

LIVE: Help Kids Have The Birthday They Deserve This Giving Hearts Day

You can help kids in the Metro have the birthday party they deserve this Giving Hearts Day

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – You can help kids in the Metro have the birthday party they deserve this Giving Hearts Day. The group Box of Balloons has given out more than 700 birthday boxes for underprivileged kids in the last four years. Each box contains everything for a party with up to six kids. They have decorations, party favors,…

LIVE: Get On The Sustainability Bus

FARGO — They’re some of the most sustainable ways you can get around town, but they sometimes sort of blend into the environment. Now, Fargo city planners want students to get on the bus… both literally and figuratively. They’re asking for your middle and high school students’ art submissions, to be featured on the side of a city bus. The…

LIVE: 98th Little International Livestock Show Celebrates Ag Tradition At NDSU

NDSU is celebrating its agricultural heritage this weekend with the 98th Little International livestock show

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – NDSU is celebrating its agricultural heritage this weekend with the 98th Little International livestock show. The Saddle and Sirloin club is putting on the show February 10th with a banquet on the 9th. More than 300 students take part in the livestock show each year. They’ll show off beef, dairy, sheep, swine and goats that…