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Freedom Elementary School Principal Surprises Students with Blue Ribbon Award

Kids at freedom elementary in West Fargo were expecting a presentation about bullying, but instead they became a part of their own game show...three strikes and you're out!

October 1, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Three North Dakota schools have been added to the list of nationally recognized blue ribbon schools. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen joins us live to tell us how one local principal surprised his students with the announcement. Kids at freedom elementary in West Fargo were expecting a presentation about bullying, but instead they became a part of their…

Junkyard Brewing’s Expansion Doubles Taproom in Size; How Owners are Keeping Original the Culture

When the idea of an expansion became a reality, owners wanted to keep the true essence of Junkyard Brewing alive

September 30, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — The small cozy quarters of Junkyard Brewing in Moorhead have created an atmosphere that people in the metro love. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen got an inside look at its new expansion and tells us how owners are keeping its character while having more space for customers. What started off as a space for 60 people, has now doubled…

LIVE: Fargo Fantastic Film Festival

Warm up with some entertainment indoors on a cold weekend.

September 28, 2018

Emily Welker,

If you’re shuddering at the thought of the temps dropping below 30 this weekend, we’ve got just the ticket to warm your thoughts. The Fargo Fantastic Film Festival is on right now through Saturday and for the first time in its 16-year history, it’s expanded to two venues. The festival features showings both day and night of all your favorite…

Blasey Ford’s Testimony Raises Questions About Sexual Abuse: Fargo Professionals Give Insight

Every 98 seconds an American is sexually assaulted...some of who take years to tell their story

September 27, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — All eyes and ears across the country were on the Kavanaugh hearing. Many people on social media say the stories told on Capitol Hill have triggered their own past experiences. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen learned more from professionals about victims coming forward. Every 98 seconds an American is sexually assaulted…some of who take years to tell their story….

Community Fighting North Dakota’s Leading Cause of Death at Annual Walk: Heart Disease

They are teaching people that it is 80% preventable by living a healthier lifestyle

September 27, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The American Heart Association is celebrating its 20th Annual Heart Walk nationwide. Hundreds planned to come out and walk tonight in Island Park in Fargo to raise funds and awareness to fight heart disease. They are teaching people that it is 80% preventable by living a healthier lifestyle. By eating better and getting more physical activity into…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Eve

She's had a rough week.

September 27, 2018

Emily Welker,

Eve’s got a beautiful, silky, pitty-type face people love to stroke, but you might want to hold off on that for awhile — she’s still a little sore. Because from first glance, you’d never believe this beautiful girl who joined the Morning Show’s Emily Welker live in-studio was the same dog who came in to the 4 Luv of Dog…

Delta experiencing online outage; planes being held at gate

September 25, 2018

KVRR Staff,

ATLANTA – Delta Airlines is experiencing issues with their computers, according to multiple tweets from their official account. An airport official said there is a ground-stop on Delta and Delta Connect flights. The issue was noticed by customers around 8 p.m. Customers started to tweet Delta’s official Twitter account asking the problem. “We apologize for the difficulties you have experienced. We are experiencing technical difficulties at this time….

Police Release Name Of Shooting Victim Outside Fargo McDonald’s

The victim has been identified as Gabriel (NMN) Perez, 20 years of age, residing in Fargo.

September 24, 2018

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Update- The victim has been identified as Gabriel (NMN) Perez, 20 years of age, residing in Fargo. Fargo Police officers and detectives determined Perez was sitting on a curb next to the building when a dark colored Chevy Trailblazer entered the parking lot at a high rate of speed. The driver pulled up next to the Perez and shot the…

One of the Biggest Senate Races is in North Dakota: Hear From the Candidates About Major Topics

But for the first time the Democrat and Republican are running against each other, in what some are saying is one of the most important Senate races in decades

September 23, 2018

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One of the biggest Senate races happening around the country is right here in North Dakota. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen sat down with Heidi Heitkamp and Kevin Cramer for one–on–one interviews to discuss some of the major topics and get answers to some controversial questions. Six years ago Senator Heidi Heitkamp and Congressman Kevin Cramer were elected into office on the…

Jumping Into Fall: Lil Bitz Pumpkin Patch Opens Up for the Season

Lil Bitz Pumpkin Patch will be open every weekend until October 28 for picking, playing and prowling

September 22, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Many families celebrated the first day of fall by picking pumpkins at a Fargo patch. For the fifteenth straight year, the Lil Bitz Pumpkin Patch opens its doors to give people a chance to see various forms of the festive fall fruit. “It’s wonderful to have all the families together, all the kids playing, and seeing adults take…