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Halloween Pictures for NICU Babies and their Families

Dear NICU Mama set up near the JC Penney fountain in West Acres and snapped adorable photos all morning and afternoon.

Credit: Dear NICU Mama on FacebookFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Families that wanted to show off their getups were able to get professional pictures taken at West Acres for a good cause. Dear NICU Mama set up a photo studio near the JCPenney fountain on Saturday. All the proceeds from the pictures they sold went right back to the organization, which…

Sheyenne Turns into Treat Street in West Fargo

West Fargo Events wanted to make sure that kids had a safe, concentrated area to get all the candy they possibly could.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The main drag of downtown West Fargo was teeming with trick-or-treaters on Saturday – and local businesses and organizations were eager to hand out candy. West Fargo Events blocked off a large portion of Sheyenne Street and turned it into “Treat Street” from 1 to 3 P.M. Over 40 tables were set up to dole…

Red River Market Wraps Up for the Season

Folkways now turns its attention towards other seasonal events, like Christkindlmarkt.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s finally a wrap for the season for one of Downtown Fargo’s premier recurring events. Saturday was the final day of the Red River Market, put together by Folkways and held in and around Broadway Square. The season went out in style, with a Fall cooking demonstration and a Thriller-inspired dance performance by FM Ballet. Folkways…

One Killed, Four Injured in Rollover Crash in Dickinson

The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the driver of the vehicle, who was killed, was not wearing their seatbelt.

DICKINSON, N.D. (KVRR) – A single-vehicle rollover crash in Dickinson has claimed the life of one young man while injuring four other people. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says that at approximately 3 A.M. (Mountain Time) on October 25, a 2013 Dodge Ram 2500 was traveling on 8th Street SW near the golf course in Dickinson. The driver failed to…

KVRR reads to fourth graders at Osgood Elementary School

KVRR anchor Alison Voorhees reads to fourth graders at Osgood Elementary School. 10/24/25.FARGO — Students at Osgood Elementary were treated with celebrity story tellers on Friday. Local athletes and personalities, including KVRR’s very own Emily Welker, Ryan Bowlin, Max Mueller, and Alison Voorhees visited various classes and read them stories. Alison read the students a section of the book “Charlotte’s…

North Dakota Farmers Union President says without trade with Canada the impacts can cause problems for farmers

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — On Friday, President Donald Trump announced on the social media platform, Truth Social, that Canada has cheated on tariffs and that he is no longer negotiating with Canada for trade. This post comes after Canada released a television ad with a portion of Ronald Reagan’s speech on tariffs. “That seems relatively petty, when it’s very important…

Fargo’s Distinctive Water Tower Wins Award

The 2025 "Tank of the Year" beat out more than 300 other competitors from the United States and Canada.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The eye-catching blue-and-psychedelic-orange paint scheme isn’t just a cool visual near downtown Fargo anymore. That new water tower has been officially named Tank of the Year for 2025 by Tnemec Company Inc., a national provider of protective coatings.  Their annual contest seeks to find the most innovative tower in North America. Fargo’s entry beat out more…

Minnesota food pantries are sharing concerns for people who use SNAP benefits

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota food pantries are sharing their concerns as people who use SNAP benefits may now turn to them for food. The program helps more than 42 million Americans get groceries and essentials for their family. In Minnesota, approximately 440,000 people receive SNAP benefits monthly. But food pantries like Dorothy Day say they are already struggling with…

“Bras Off Broadway” Raises Money, Awareness During Breast Cancer Month

The feature presentation of the event is a fashion show with models who have custom-designed their own bras for the occasion.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A unique event near downtown Fargo has returned this year, aiming to raise breast cancer awareness and funds for research. Bras Off Broadway is taking place at Brewhalla. It’s the fourth iteration of the event. The night begins with a social hour with silent auction items and a live DJ. That’s followed by a buffet dinner,…

School districts in Minnesota are holding referendums as they say funding is needed more than ever

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The Moorhead Public School District is telling voters the money is needed now more than ever. “Over the last twenty years, since about 2005, is that the big portion of how we collect our revenue has not kept up with inflation. So, there’s about a $1,300 gap there, had our formula kept up with inflation. And…