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NDSU fraternity walks 60 miles, spreading awareness for men’s health

September 9, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Movember is full of mustaches, moments and miles. An NDSU fraternity finishes its trek for the fellas from Grand Forks to Fargo to bring awareness to the struggles men face. The Movember walk hosted by Sigma Alpha Epsilon is a national movement focused on preventing suicide among men and raising money for research on prostate and…

Lashkowitz High Rise demolition set for September 16

The implosion and demolition of the Lashkowitz in downtown Fargo is set for next Saturday and is sparking some buzz.

September 8, 2023

KVRR Staff,

FARGO N.D. (KVRR) — The Lashkowitz High Rise has been a part of the city’s skyline for over 50 years and with the iconic building has got the community talking. Chris Brungardt the Fargo Deputy Head of Housing said, “Well it’s developing a lot of excitement and buzz in the entire community getting a lot of phone calls and radio…

YWCA’s 40th Annual Chocolate Fantasy Fundraiser is back

September 7, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — New time, same sweet event. The 40th annual Chocolate Fantasy presented by YWCA kicked off its fundraiser today. Over the lunch hour, the community was invited to the Delta by Marriott for lunch and other fun events. From tortes and cheesecake to brownies and fudge the samples at this event are endless. Not only does this…

Suicide: warning signs and expanding dialogue

September 6, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — According to the CDC, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death among adults in the U.S. and the 2nd leading cause of death among those under 24. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention says changes in how someone talks, their mood and behavior can be the most troubling warning signs. “At AFSP, we are working…

Jeremiah Program hosts open house for new mothers

September 5, 2023

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Jeremiah Program is a national organization with locations across the country with a mission to change the cycle of poverty for single mothers and their children, two generations at a time. The Jeremiah Program assists single mothers by giving them resources such as career track education, early childhood education, a supportive community, safe and affordable housing,…

LIVE: Making Your Mark On Fargo’s Book Scene

The Design-a-Bookmark contest is back for the 14th year.

September 5, 2023

Emily Welker,

FARGO — Fargo public librarians are asking for your kid to make their mark. And they want them to do it just in time for the start of the new school year. It’s the fourteenth annual Design-a-Bookmark competition, and it’s open now through Saturday, September 30th. There are only a couple of rules: no 3-D images, and no copyrighted characters….

Aronia Berry Harvest Festival is coming up this month

September 4, 2023

Alison Voorhees,

AMENIA, N.D. (KVRR) — If you’re looking for outdoor plans this coming weekend, Nelson Aronia Farm is hosting the Aronia Berry Harvest Festival on Sunday, September 10th. It’s from 12 to 4 p.m. They are celebrating the berry harvest with food trucks, live music, corn maze, petting zoo, and more. The farm is located 30 miles northwest of Fargo and…

Celebrating veterans & 70 years at Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion

September 2, 2023

Site Staff,

ROLLAG, Minn. (KVRR) — The nonprofit event celebrates 70 years in the making in Rollag. “This year is the military special. They got a lot of cool stuff on the hill. Everything from a Huey helicopter to a Sherman tank. Any veterans that are coming out, any of them want a ride on a steam engine, just come up and…

Keeping the roads safe this Labor Day weekend

September 1, 2023

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. – (KVRR) – Labor Day weekend is the deadliest summer holiday and the second deadliest yearly holiday behind Thanksgiving. It is also the third busiest travel day of the year. The National Safety Council estimates 455 people die on U.S. roads during this holiday weekend. Some tips to keep yourself and others safe on the road include planning…

Fargo native dies in half ironman race in Finland

A Fargo native dies of what may be a cardiac arrest while competing in a triathlon in Finland.

August 31, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The family believes the woman died of a cardiac arrest but say it’s not yet confirmed. She has been identified as 66-year-old Cheryl Eng Lucero. Officials at the World Triathlon Corporation say she was extracted from the water halfway into the swimming portion early in the Half Ironman race. First responders and doctors tried to resuscitate…