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Vet Fest Offers Resources to Veterans, Celebrates America’s 250th

The event was primarily focused on making sure the VA was able to showcase everything available to the veterans, from assistance accessing disability benefits to making connections with mental health providers.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – America is celebrating its 250th birthday this year – and the Fargo VA used that occasion to give a fun presentation to a helpful event demonstrating their many available services. On June 17, the VA played host to Vet Fest 2026. The interior was filled with different informational booths, set up by the VA and their…

St. Thomas Daze goes back in time with 50 year old time capsule

ST. THOMAS, N.D. (KVRR) — The city of St. Thomas, North Dakota, is traveling back in time fifty years with the opening of a time capsule. The opening is a part of the city’s annual St. Thomas Daze celebration. Activities are set to begin Thursday evening through Sunday. Events include trivia, RibFest, horseshoe and cornhole tournaments, and class reunions. And…

Hornbacher’s begins its Checkout Hunger campaign

Checkout Hunger campaign/June 2026FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hornbacher’s kicks off it’s Checkout Hunger Campaign. They have teamed up once again with Great Plains Food Bank to help end hunger across North Dakota and Clay County, Minnesota. When you shop at Hornbacher’s now through July 28, you can make a donation of $3, $5, or $10 at the checkout. The campaign…

Exhibit celebrating America’s 250th birthday to feature items with local history

A Spuds Hockey helmut worn by Evan Wanner during their recent championship win rest on a quilt crafted during the pandemic. Both will be on display at “Americana: Objects that Reflect US” exhibt at the Hjemkomst Center starting in July. 6/15/26.MOORHEAD — With celebrations of America’s 250 birthday going on across the country, local groups are getting into the spirit….

6th Annual All-Star Week Kickoff

FARGO — Summer sports season is in full swing, and the 6th annual All-Star week is starting today in the metro. This year’s headliners include men’s figure skating great Scott Hamilton and former Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway, as well as former standout Bison coaches and talent. They also include Roger Maris Junior, the son of the late baseball star and…

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan Visits Moorhead

The lieutenant governor is in the midst of her campaign for U.S. Senate.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Minnesota’s Lieutenant Governor stopped by Moorhead this weekend for some face time with local farmers – and prospective voters. Peggy Flanagan is running for U.S. Senate, and as part of her campaign, she visited Prairie Rose Farm to learn more about agricultural business and local food systems. Flanagan said it was very informative to hear from…

Third Annual Wing Cook-Off Shows Support for First Responders

All the funds raised by the event went towards the creation of care packages for members of the military, firefighters, and police officers.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Lovers of all things chicken wings congregated to cook some good food on June 13 and raise money for a good cause. W.H. Davy Memorial Park played host to the 3rd Annual Wing Cook-Off, organized by Heroes Compass and Swing Barrel Brewing Company. Heroes Compass is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting first responders and military veterans,…

Minnesota Vikings Legends Meet Fans, Raise Money for Local Shelter

The former players were busy over the weekend, signing autographs at Unhynged one evening and playing golf in Detroit Lakes the next day.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Vikings-themed festivities were in full swing June 13th and 14th on both sides of the North Dakota – Minnesota border. First on the agenda was a meet-and-greet Saturday at Unyhnged Sports Bar in West Fargo, where you could scarcely move amidst the sea of fans waiting to meet their heroes. “I’ll tell you what,…