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6th Annual ‘Battle of the Buns’ Event Strives to Raise Awareness of Rectal Cancer

The disease, unfortunately, is only becoming more and more prevalent in individuals under the age of 50.

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Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A local non-profit focused on rectal cancer awareness held their biggest annual event this Saturday. Love Your Buns hosted the annual Battle of the Buns at Living Waters Lutheran Church in Fargo. The event has two competition aspects: a traditional “battle of the bands” setup, and local bakers showing off their tastiest treats to try and…

Unglued Craft Fest Returns to West Acres for 16th Installment

Organizers say this year, they focused on having more hands-on crafting activities for attendees.

4 hours ago

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The weather is just beginning to improve to the point where folks can regularly leave their home for activities – and they jumped on the chance this weekend to check out the area’s biggest craft showcase. The 16th annual Unglued Craft Fest marketed itself as a cure to cabin fever. Over 80 artisans set up shop…

Community Organizes Fundraiser to Benefit Churches United, Dorothy Day Food Pantry

Churches United said they were overwhelmingly grateful that the community independently decided to come together and raise money for their mission.

4 hours ago

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Community organizers came together this weekend to lend a helping hand to Churches United in their battle against hunger in Fargo-Moorhead. The “Empty Bowls” fundraiser was held at Swing Barrel Brewing Company on Saturday. It cost $35 to attend, with that money getting you a bowl handcrafted by local artisans and access to an array of…

F-M RedHawks to become Fargo Woodchippers for 30 year anniversary

March 6, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks are set to celebrate their 30 year anniversary this upcoming season – and when they do, they’ll not be the RedHawks for a few games. The team will be playing five games as the Fargo-Moorhead Woodchippers – in honor, of course, of the Coen Brothers’ 1996 cinematic masterpiece. The team will wear special…

From left to right: Event Host Danelle Wolnik, Chief Master Sergeant Kari Appletoft, Chief Master Sergeant Erica Carruth, Jamie Fuglestad, Chief Warrant Officer Five Kiley Kuntz, and Second Lieutenant Casey Rolle.

Women in the military talk about their experiences in MSUM Panel event

March 5, 2026

KVRR Staff,

From left to right: Event Host Danelle Wolnik, Chief Master Sergeant Kari Appletoft, Chief Master Sergeant Erica Carruth, Jamie Fuglestad, Chief Warrant Officer Five Kiley Kuntz, and Second Lieutenant Casey Rolle. MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — People at Minnesota State Moorhead got a chance to hear the stories of women currently serving in the military. The university held the panel event,…

City Departments Present Case To Extend Infrastructure Sales Tax

City Department Leaders Urge Renewal of Infrastructure Sales Tax

Those in charge of Fargo's roads, sewage, and water say the cost of utilities will skyrocket if the tax revenue is lost.

March 5, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – On February 5, city officials gathered in the commission chambers for a special informational meeting, watching presentations from various departments regarding how they use the funding from this soon-to-expire sales tax. They urged the commission to approve an extension to the tax, saying the consequences to infrastructure such as city roads and wastewater treatment could be…

Local Researchers Discover Use Of Egg Whites Combats Pfas

Local researchers at NDSU make breakthrough with the use of egg whites on PFAS

March 5, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Over the last two years, researchers at several universities, including NDSU, have been tackling the removal of PFAS from contaminated water. And in a most recent breakthrough, the team has discovered the albumin or protein from egg whites could help with that removal. “Why is this important? Important because it gives us a low-cost option. Also,…

Problem Gambling Awareness Month Shines Light On Troubling Trends In Prediction Markets, Social Casinos

Experts Say Prediction Markets, Social Casinos Fueling Rise of Problem Gambling

Prediction markets are not regulated in the same manner as traditional gambling, meaning that kids as young as 18 can legally wager on a huge variety of things.

March 4, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Advocates against problem gambling have faced an uphill battle in recent years, with sports betting becoming more normalized in society and constant access to ways to wager on smartphones. Over the past twelve months, though, a new, even more dangerous foe has emerged: prediction markets. Susan Sheridan Tucker of the Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling says…

Matthew’s Voice Project has seen an increase in homeless students in need each year

March 4, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A local non-profit helping students experiencing homelessness says they have been seeing an increase in students every year. Matthew’s Voice Project currently serves about 1,000 students in the Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead, and Horace school districts. They provide them with funds to be able to pay for resources as well as things they are in need…

Convention Center Committee Nearing Final Decision On Convention Center

Convention Center Committee seeking public input as they near final decision

March 3, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — From nine proposals down to just four, the Convention Center Committee has been focused on which site will be the best to develop. “One of the primary things we want to see if they changed any detail in the plan. And then we also want to see what the construction budget is, what we can get…