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Sen. Cramer happy Biden banned Russian oil imports, says it should’ve happened sooner

WASHINGTON (KVRR) – North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer says America shouldn’t help fund Russia’s war with Ukraine by buying their oil, especially because he believes America can produce enough of its own. “How would you tell a single parent in North Dakota they could soon see gas prices go up above $4 a gallon, that would you tell a single…

Hector International Airport sees more people flying

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hector International Airport passenger numbers are trending upwards since January. According to the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission, more than 73,000 passengers used all eight airports in North Dakota in January. That’s 73 percent more than January 2021, but below 100,000 passengers in January 2020. Lack of commercial flights during COVID-19 hurt the state’s largest airport and…

LIVE: Come (to) Unglued

Can candy and caffeine fuel Emily and Adam to a crafting triumph? You be the judge.

Are you looking for an excuse to play with paint, eat candy and shop? How about if it gives you an excuse to support local artists and crafters? Of course you are, because it’s still winter out there, and this is an indoors event. As a matter of fact, it’s one of the biggest events of the winter in the…

DCR Brewing to raise money for Ukraine relief with new beer

Fargo brewery stepping up to raise funds for Ukraine

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Local Brewery DCR Brewing is helping Ukraine during their war with Russia. Owner Sam Corr will debut a new beer called Glory for Ukraine. It will be available on Saint Patrick’s Day. All proceeds will be given to Ukraine relief efforts. Corr says excitement is growing for his new Hazy IPA. With a hint of fruit,…

ND’s Lt. Gov wants to see increased oil production to help lower gas prices

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The average price of an unleaded gallon of gas went up 20 cents in North Dakota and 23 cents in Minnesota Friday since Wednesday according to Gas Buddy. The average in Fargo-Moorhead is $3.59 per gallon with several stations in both cities selling fuel for $3.69. With troops invading Ukraine, and sanctions against oil powerhouse Russia, gas…

Nosh Kitchen will close downtown Fargo shop

The store will stay open until March 31.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A downtown business announces it will soon close. Nosh Kitchen opened in early December in the former Twist location. The shop sells baked goods and take & bake meals. In a post to Facebook, owners of Nosh say the last day of business will be March 31st. They plan is to return to being an at-home…

Barber supports colleague who broke her leg

A barber saw his friend needed a helping hand and took over her clients while she recovers.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A barber saw his friend needed a helping hand and took over her clients while she recovers. “Branden stepped in and said that he would take on my clients for me in this time of healing and what not, and so he’s just kind of been like an angel. I don’t know what to say, so…

Historic Moorhead Dairy Queen opens for its 73rd season

People in the FM area line up for Blizzards and other sweet treats at the birthplace of the DQ dilly bar.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Is Spring in the air? The iconic Moorhead Dairy Queen along Main Avenue opens for the season. People in the F-M area line up for Blizzards and other sweet treats at the birthplace of the DQ dilly bar. Customers say it feels like the unofficial welcome to spring when the family owned Dairy Queen opens its…

Gas prices continue to rise and could get worse

Gas is up about 70 cents from this time last year according to Triple A.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Gas is up about 70 cents from this time last year according to AAA. People who monitor gas trends say prices will keep climbing due to demand. People are concerned about this spike in gas prices. It’s affecting their travel plans and budgets. Some are worried what they may have to sacrifice to afford to drive….

LIVE: Tim McGraw to the Red River Valley Fair

You'll want some more of it.

You’ll like it. You’ll love it. Tim McGraw’s coming to the Red River Valley. No, we’re not kidding. In an announcement you could see only on KVRR’s Morning Show, Red River Valley Fair officials confirmed McGraw will take the grandstand on the fair’s first weekend, July 9th. McGraw is a multiple-times Grammy award winner who’s been one of the most-played…