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Blackout license plates to soon be available for North Dakota drivers starting next week

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota will soon be one of seven states that will allow drivers to obtain a blackout license plate. The decision comes after Governor Kelly Armstrong signed off on legislation earlier this year. “Senator Roers introduced a bill, 2133, that allows us to create this new blackout plate. So, we’ve got a lot of questions and…

Pet Connection: Meet Katya

MOORHEAD — It’s officially Katya, but why be so formal? After all, it only takes a few seconds for her to award you kisses and cuddles, so we’ll call her by the name her foster family’s affectionately dubbed her: “Pig,” thanks to the silly snorting sounds she makes when she’s content. She’s a sweet-natured, happy-go-lucky, year-and-a-half-old pit bull who loves…

City of Fargo Moves Property Tax Exemption Application Online

The exemption applies to any property 25 years old or older on which a renovation is being performed.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Property owners in the City of Fargo now have an easier way to apply for an exemption from property taxes. The exemption can apply to anyone who is performing a renovation on their home, apartment building, or business, if that structure is 25 years old or older. However much the renovation raises the value of your…

Sandi Piatz Named New CEO of United Way of Cass-Clay

The local businesswoman and community figure has lived in Fargo with her family since 1998.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Sandi Piatz is a North Dakota native and has resided in Fargo with her family since before the turn of the century. She’s felt a deep connection to the area and has had ties to the United Way that stretch back many years, so when she was approached about the possibility of filling their vacant CEO…

Sweet Ambition: Breaking the S’mores Record at the Night Bazaar

FARGO — The newest Night Bazaar is almost here the nonprofit Folkways is ready to get you all fired up. And we got a warmup on the Morning Show Monday. Folkways co-founder Simone Wai joined the show to show off her marshmallow-toasting tips ahead of the nonprofit’s attempt to break the world record for most people eating S’mores simultaneously. They’re…

‘Summer Splash’ Draws Crowds to The Lights

The water-based event saw strong turnout even under cloudy skies.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Lights in West Fargo turned into a water wonderland for the Summer Splash. The event kicked off at 1 and ran until 3 P.M. It featured inflatable waterslides, obstacle courses, a bubble station, and so much more. Event planners say that having the Lights as a venue allows them to offer a wide range…

Downtown Fargo Street Fair Comes to a Close

Event planners are already gearing up for next years' installment, which will be the 50th.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The 2025 Downtown Fargo Street Fair is in the books, and the organizers are buzzing about how well things went. The Fargo Police Department installed bollards at intersections to ensure the safety of attendees. Other than that first-time implementation, the fair was business as usual. There were performers of all kinds, vendors, and of course many…