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LIVE: Escape Room Murder Mystery at Ft. Sisseton

The pandemic was murder on recreation sites in the region... until they found a creative solution. Now you can be a part of it.

Lake City, S.D. — It was looking pretty bleak in terms of keeping visitor attractions going at Ft. Sisseton State Park during this pandemic. Then, they hit on the perfect solution. Murder. That’s the stroke of inspiration from state park manager Ali Jo Tonsfeldt, who figured out a murder mystery could be the perfect way to get guests back into…

Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch outdoor pop-up-shop benefits local at-risk children

The funds collected from the thrift store's sales help benefit local kids who have psychiatric, behavioral and trauma issues.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An outdoor pop up shop sells one of a kind items for a good cause. The Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch Thrift Store let its customers take a closer look at their higher end online inventory by putting it on full display with their outdoor sale. The funds collected from the thrift store’s sales help benefit…

Hyde Development breaks ground for Dakota Commerce Center

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A groundbreaking ceremony is unveiling plans for a four building facility that will help aid e-commerce growth throughout Fargo. Dakota Commerce Center industrial development will redefine the transportation of online sales from manufacturers to getting goods quicker into the hands of people throughout the region. It is located next to the new Amazon distribution facility. The…

LIVE: The Plains Art Gala Returns

The region's biggest art party is back in the heart of downtown.

It’s a good thing creativity comes with the territory. That’s because the creative types at the  Plains Art Museum had to do some fast thinking about how to pull off the return of the Art Gala safely. Usually, the Gala takes place in May, and at that point, museum folks were still working to plan the Gala’s return, this time…

Chase opens its first bank branch in North Dakota

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The first Chase Bank branch in North Dakota has opened its doors in Fargo. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon and Gov. Doug Burgum were in town to celebrate the grand opening. The roughly 3,300 square foot branch on 13th Avenue South employs 10 people. That includes tellers and specialists available to give financial advice. The branch…

Fargo Police working to reduce downtown disturbances

"Fourth avenue and Broadway is a hotpots right now."

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police and the Downtown Community Partnership are discussing concerns over violence in the heart of downtown. Fargo Police addressed concerns over panhandling, aggravated assault and the terrorizing of people. “We have about half that are in the daytime hours and half are about the bar close hours. The daytime ones tend to be in group…

Africa International Restaurant & Nightclub’s liquor license remains suspended

Commissioners motion to suspend the license until the new application is complete by liquor control board and city commission.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Africa International defended themselves in front of the Fargo City commission. The Fargo City Commission heard from the Africa International Restaurant and Fargo Police Chief David Zibolski. The emergency meeting was held to discuss the continued suspension of the restaurant’s liquor license. “I think the public safety concerns related to the operations of the tavern…

Pet Connection: Meet the Buns

The Moorhead domestic rabbit crisis comes crashing down on a pet rescue organization.

This week’s Pet Connection is an update on a story we’ve been following for a few weeks here on the Morning Show. They are now up to fifty-one domestic bunnies captured from a Moorhead neighborhood, and taken in to safety by volunteers at Kritter Krazy Reptile and Exotic rescue. That’s according to rescue founder Tasha Gorentz. The animals appear to…

Vinyl Giant hosts final Record Store Day of the year

Today is when anyone can find new record releases that are only found in stores.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Vinyl Giant is hosting its last Record Store Day for the year. Due to the pandemic, the event was hosted on two days this year versus one. Today is when anyone can find new record releases that are only found in stores. The records released today are not found online or at big-box retailers. Co-Owner of…

Fargo Air Museum Hosts Youth Aviation Camp Every Month

"It's one of the more advanced camps in the area. We're always talking with other museums and trying to make sure we're on the cutting edge of education for our youth."

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Kids are making their way to the Fargo Air Museum for Youth Aviation Camp. “It’s one of the more advanced camps in the area. We’re always talking with other museums and trying to make sure we’re on the cutting edge of education for our youth,” Fargo Air Museum Executive Director Ryan Thayer said. The Fargo Air…