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New Year’s Resolutions in Fargo-Moorhead: How to Stay Realistic and Committed

Anecdotal evidence says we up North are a results-driven people who can be hard on ourselves. Experts say to stay patient and forgiving when pursuing one's goals.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With the New Year comes new resolve to formulate goals and put increased effort into self-improvement. In Fargo-Moorhead, though, the weather may make those good intentions easier envisioned than executed. David Ernst of Anytime Fitness says that Northern cold does sometimes delay gym resolutions. “When it’s 20 below zero, you’re not too motivated to leave the…

“Log the Sauna” Returns to Drekker for Entire Month of January

The Scandinavian sauna experience was so popular last year they decided to add more dates this time around.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Those looking for an authentic Scandinavian sauna experience now have the entire month of January to get sweaty. Last year, Folkways brought their wood-fired barrel sauna to Drekker for one weekend in February. This time around, due to popular demand, the sauna will be at the taproom for the entire month. Groups of up to six…

Vikings Legend Tommy Kramer Makes Appearance in West Fargo

Kramer's meet-and-greet was free, but the proceeds from any memorabilia purchased for Tommy to sign went to a cat rescue in Minnesota.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Minnesota Vikings legend Tommy Kramer stopped by a local establishment this weekend to meet fans and raise money for a good cause. The quarterback, perhaps best known for the “Miracle at the Met”, did a meet-and-greet at Shy Bar in West Fargo from 4 to 6 P.M. on January 3. Pictures and signatures were free,…

“Frozen 600” Allows Local Archers to Compete for Scholarship Money

This is the third year of the nationwide competition, which has grown to include 28 locations, including Fargo.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Young archers from the F-M area strung up their bows this weekend in the name of friendly competition – and also for the chance to win some scholarship money. The Frozen 600 is part of the National Archery Scholarship tour, sponsored by the Easton Foundation. 28 cities across the country host events and submit their…

Local daycares share concerns after federal child care funding is to come to a halt

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “It’s very, very scary for these families. I have an employee that works here right now. We started talking about it this morning, and she’s just very, very afraid that she’s going to have to leave her job because she couldn’t afford to be coming here if there wasn’t assistance,” said Stephanie Berg, Director at Learn…

Charlie’s Place, a coffee shop staffed by people with intellectual disabilities, closing

Aaron Axness works at Charlie’s Place in Fargo. (Charlie’s Place photo)FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) — Charlie’s Place, a south Fargo coffee shop staffed by people with intellectual disabilities, announced it is closing this month. The announcement, posted to social media, says the shop is struggling to keep up with expenses, and staff were forced to make the decision to close. “Charlie’s Place…

2nd Annual Fun Run Under the Lights at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds

The exhibit saw its last cars go through on New Year's Eve; on New Year's Day, people traversed the snow on foot.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The staff of the Red River Valley Fair decided to bring back their Fun Run at the Fairgrounds for a second installment despite the first one not exactly being the event of the winter. “We had 13 runners,” laughed Sophia Thompson, marketing and events coordinator. But thanks to strong support on social media, the run…

Fargo Human Rights Commission shares support for Somali community

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “The Human Rights Commission unequivocally condemns rhetoric and dehumanizing people, criminalizing entire ethnic groups, or encouraging hostility towards immigrants, refugees, Muslims, or any other protected class. Collected punishment is not law. Discrimination is not policy. Dehumanization is not leadership,” said Nancy Boyle, Vice Chair of Fargo Human Rights Commission. The Fargo Human Rights Commission met on…