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NDSU Bison will honor Fargo officers during home opener

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Bison host Maine this weekend for their home opener. Typically NDSU wears the name “Bison” on the back of their helmets but Saturday they will read “Fargo.” The Bison announced they will be honoring first responders during Saturday’s game just two days before 9/11. Head Coach Matt Entz said Officers Dotas, Hawes and Robinson, who…

Motorcycle driver injured, arrested for DUI after Sargent County crash

GWINNER, N.D. (KVRR) — A motorcycle driver is injured and arrested for a DUI after rolling his bike early this morning. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says it happened shortly after midnight in Sargent County, one mile east of Gwinner Fifty-three-year-old Cameron Qualley was traveling north on State Highway 32 when he ran a stop sign at the intersection with…

LIVE: Anime For All At Anime Fargo

Anime has a pretty broad definition. The word simply means animated shows produced in Japan. Organizers say that means there should be something for everyone.

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Celebrate pop culture and anime this month in Fargo. Anime Fargo returns the weekend of September 15th-17th at the Ramada hotel. You can come see tons of people dressed as their favorite anime character. There are anime vendors, panels, special guests, including anime voice actors, games and more. Many of the events are kid friendly….

Motorcycle driver identified after fatal crash in Becker County

BECKER COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — A motorcycle driver who died after fleeing from a Minnesota State Trooper Friday night has been identified. He is 25-year-old Levi Savela of Sebeka, Minnesota. Becker County Sheriff’s Office says the trooper tried to stop Savela around 6 p.m. when he took off at a high rate of speed in Burlington Township. He eventually lost…

Keeping the roads safe this Labor Day weekend

MOORHEAD, Minn. – (KVRR) – Labor Day weekend is the deadliest summer holiday and the second deadliest yearly holiday behind Thanksgiving. It is also the third busiest travel day of the year. The National Safety Council estimates 455 people die on U.S. roads during this holiday weekend.  Some tips to keep yourself and others safe on the road include planning…

Fargo native dies in half ironman race in Finland

A Fargo native dies of what may be a cardiac arrest while competing in a triathlon in Finland.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The family believes the woman died of a cardiac arrest but say it’s not yet confirmed. She has been identified as 66-year-old Cheryl Eng Lucero. Officials at the World Triathlon Corporation say she was extracted from the water halfway into the swimming portion early in the Half Ironman race. First responders and doctors tried to resuscitate…