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High-Risk Harvest: Kids and Farm Safety

Farm Safety Week is going on right now.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — We know that farming and ranching are some of the most dangerous professions in America. And now that harvest is getting underway, child safety experts say it’s time to be on alert. National statistics show a kid is killed every 3 days on the farm. About 33 children are injured every day in an ag-related accident….

LIVE: Sounds Like A New Season

The FM Symphony kicks off its return with a new season starting this weekend.

FARGO — Just in time for fall’s approach this weekend, it’s starting to sound like a lot of fun for classical music fans in the region. It’s the kickoff of the start of the new season for the Fargo-based FM Symphony, its 92nd. The classical performing arts company is welcoming guest violinist Rachel Barton Pine. Conductor Chris Zimmerman calls Pine…

LIVE: The Cat Comes Back

Cat Video Fest returns to the Fargo Theatre.

FARGO — We just have to let the cat out of the bag. After the runaway success of its first year, Cat Video Fest is coming back to the Fargo Theatre. The festival had a huge turnout last year, and a lot of requests for its return. So the Theatre is once again partnering with Homeward Animal Shelter to host…

Doosan Bobcat helps strengthen Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch’s retention pond

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Doosan Bobcat employees help out the Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch by bolstering its retention pond. It’s part of Doosan Bobcat’s company-wide volunteer effort as thousands across the globe are giving back to the towns they live in. Officials say they look to their communities to see what they need, empowering them to accomplish more. “What…

LIVE: Local Punk Music Scene Rallies Around Twin Cities Shooting Victims

They're banding together to make a difference.

FARGO — Punk rock is all about authenticity and artistic freedom, and doing it yourself. So the mass shooting at a punk music gathering in Minneapolis that left one person dead and at least six others injured is prompting immediate action from musicians in the FM area. A man in his thirties died from his wounds in the shooting, another…

Hector International Airport breaks July passenger record

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hector International Airport sees a record number of people flying in July. Last month, the airport had a record 44,902 passengers board a plane. The previous record for July was set in 2019 with over 43,000 passengers. The boardings last month represent a 13 percent increase over 2022 numbers. Executive Director Shawn Dobberstein says, “Travel numbers…