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How the F-M metro is trying to beat the heat

The 98 degree heat in Fargo flirted with breaking a record for June 20th, tying the record that stood since 1910.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Record-high temperatures overtake the Red River Valley as communities try to cool off. A doctor at Essentia Health says the key to beat the heat is to stay hydrated and limit your time outside to avoid heat exhaustion and stroke. “If you have work you have to do outdoors or have high intensity activities, try to…

Don’t Forget To Bee There: Pollinator Party at Baker Garden & Gift

FARGO — You might not think of bees or other stinging, flying insects as popular party guests. But a lot of groups are trying to lure them to their parties this summer, and they want you to do the same. South Fargo-based garden center Baker Garden and Gift is celebrating the opening of its new pollinator garden with a special…

Annual Air-Race Classic begins at Grand Forks International Airport

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — For the first time in its 46-year history, the all-women annual Air Race Classic began its takeoff from Grand Forks International Airport. “The Air-Race Classic, it’s been 6 years in the making since 2017. We had to delay it due to Covid so we’re really excited that we finally got everyone here, there’s a great turn-out…

LIVE: Roger Maris All-Star Week

The stars are aligning and appearing all this week in Fargo.

  FARGO — If the metro seems even hotter this week in June than the forecast calls for, there’s a good reason. The stars are closer and brighter than ever for All-Star Week, going on now to benefit the Roger Maris Cancer Center. It’s an event that offers everything from free youth sports clinics, celebrity golf and youth baseball tournaments,…

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: How to protect you or a loved one

Last year, there were just under 3,800 reports of elder abuse in North Dakota, according to the state's Health & Human Services.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and the state urges people that if you see something, say something. “It’s really important to have, like, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day or just talking in general about elder abuse awareness, abuse of older adults or abuse of adults with physical disabilities overall. We want to bring…

RiverArts presents Nordic Night at Memorial Park

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — On five Tuesdays in the summer, Moorhead Parks and Recreation presents RiverArts. During these events, you can expect cultural performances, artist-led demonstrations and activities, inflatables, yard games, a photo station, and more. There are concessions available from The Lions Club of Moorhead and adult beverages from Fargo-Moorhead Community Theater. People were encouraged to bring a chair…