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Drivers Prepare For Cold And Trees Become Subject Of Social Media Speculation

Extreme Cold Causes Hazardous Conditions for Drivers and Spreads Rumors About Trees

Warnings of "exploding trees" have been circulating on social media - while the truth is not so dramatic, the sudden drop in temperature can cause some fracturing to tree trunks and limbs.

15 hours ago

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol has seen traffic accidents begin to stack up in Fargo-Moorhead this week, and that will likely only continue as weather conditions deteriorate. “People are just driving too fast for those conditions,” said Captain Bryan Niewind. He, like most sensible folk, would rather you stay inside given the upcoming temperatures, but, if…

Local Health Services Collaborate on Drug Overdose Prevention, Preparedness

The meeting involved group exercises and discussions between public health officials and local authorities like police officers and emergency medical service providers.

16 hours ago

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Local public health authorities came together to curate a group exercise intended to help authorities with changing trends in drug overdoses. The event took place at the Family Service Center in Moorhead. Organizers from both Cass and Clay County Public Health said 26 people attended, representing police and fire departments, social services, behavioral health treatment providers,…

Local Restaurant Owner Shares Family Tradition

Local restaurant owner passes down a tasty family tradition of the art of making tamales

January 19, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — For many families, the winter season is the time to gather for presents and food. But for many Latino and Hispanic families, it’s a time to come together to celebrate with tamales. “You’re unwrapping a gift, it’s a present. And sometimes that’s all there was to give besides materialistic stuff, you gave food,” said Maria Carpenter…

15th Annual Davies Swim A Thon Raises Money For Matthew's Voice

Fargo Davies Holds 15th Annual Swim-a-Thon

The program has held the event every year since its inception, inspired by coach Jen Johnson's dedication to community service.

January 18, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Any swimmer will tell you how reluctant they are to first jump in the water – especially on a Saturday, when they’d rather be home on the couch than swimming eleven thousand yards. The Saturday of January 18, though, isn’t any ordinary practice. It’s the Eagles’ annual Swim-a-Thon – a fundraiser that benefits a different local…

Two Adults, One Infant Seriously Injured in Fargo T-bone Crash

The North Dakota Highway Patrol says road conditions could have played a role in the crash, though it is still under investigation.

January 18, 2026

Gabriel Ostler, KVRR Staff,

UPDATE 01-20-26 : Names are released the driver of the SUV is 40-year-old William Wah of Fargo. He was not injured and is under investigation. His passengers, 28-year-old Miatta Hill and a 5-month old infant both of Fargo, have serious injuries. The driver of the other vehicle, 24-year-old Shelby Schmalz of Fargo, also has serious injuries. FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –…

Best of the Midwest Brings Cheerleading Excellence to Fargo-Moorhead

The event began at Scheels Arena in 2022, but has since had to move to the Fargodome due to the increase in its popularity.

January 18, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The area’s biggest cheerleading competition brought teams from all over to the area’s biggest arena. Best of the Midwest took place in the Fargodome on January 17. The competition began at 8 A.M. and continued non-stop until 7 P.M., with a total of 237 separate performances. That included cheerleading teams from various high schools all the…

Horace Mann Elementary Hosts First "history Harvest" In Series Of Three

Horace Mann Hosts First “History Harvest” in Series of Three

The events are designed to capture as many memories and artifacts from the closing elementary schools as possible, to both be placed on a digital time capsule and potentially considered for design elements of the new building.

January 15, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – On the evening of January 15 – Horace Mann Elementary let folks in outside of school hours for a special kind of open house. Students, parents – anyone with memories of the historic building was welcome to share them at a variety of stations. “We call it a History Harvest, because literally, we need to harvest…

Soup fundraiser at Bethany Living brings comfort food for residents

January 15, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Crockpots full of various soups for Soup of the Day fundraiser at Bethany Retirement Living on University Dr. 1/15/26.FARGO — Residents and members of the public were invited to Bethany Retirement Living for a lunch of savory soups and chili. The Bethany Auxiliary team put on its annual Soup of the Day fundraiser. They had around twenty different soups including…

Former Governor Schafer Leads Lecture on Civility

The talk, which was disseminated via Zoom, touched on various topics including the state of American democracy and societal engagement.

January 15, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A former Governor of North Dakota gave an address today regarding the state of democracy in the United States and how ordinary people can bring back common civility. Ed Schafer spoke via Zoom in an event titled “Restoring Neighborliness: Democracy, Community & Ethics” that began at noon on January 15. The lecture was sponsored by The…

Pet Connection: Meet Delaney

January 15, 2026

Emily Welker,

FARGO — A lot of people get stressed out over their wrinkles. But if you’re the kind of person who knows wrinkles, and jowls, and forehead lines all give someone great character, you’re in luck, because Delaney is up for adoption. She’s a pretty girl who came in to Homeward Animal Shelter by way of the pound, and they think…