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Racially-Divisive Materials Found in West Fargo, Fargo

Police want to know who's responsible for these materials

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Police in West Fargo are asking for help in identifying the people responsible for littering the city’s neighborhoods with racially-divisive materials. Hundreds of small bags were found containing a postcard with language relating to the Jupiter Paulsen murder case. They were found on cars, private property, and in the streets from 40th to 52nd Avenues…

LIVE: Anime Fargo

You've got two days to whip up a costume, so get on it!

FARGO —  It can be tough to find an event that the whole family, from babies to teens to young adults to grandparents, can all get in on. But that’s the promise at Anime Fargo: Magical Transformations, happening this weekend here at the Ramada by Wyndham. The event centers around the wildly popular cultural phenomenon of anime, or animated entertainment….

Some fear stronger restrictions for downtown Fargo

As Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn expresses concern over public safety downtown, some feel the city commission is approaching issues downtown too aggressively.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn expresses concern over public safety downtown, some feel the city commission is approaching issues downtown too aggressively “We have to take back our downtown. Right now, the perception is our downtown is not safe and we have to address it,” said Piepkorn. Along with construction and population growth, the downtown…

Lunch Aid Donations Taking A Hit

Lunch Aid North Dakota Leaders are reaching out to the community to support children in need

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)-Lunch Aid North Dakota, a non profit dedicated to aiding students dealing with food insecurity, says it’s struggling to get donations for school lunches. They were founded in 2019 to help families deal with lunch debts that schools were sending to collections. Founder Jason Boynton says they were able then to pay off the $15,000 tab to give…

LIVE: Take A Seat With FMCT

Own a piece of performing arts history.

Take a seat. No, really. That’s what a longtime performing arts center in the region is hoping you’ll do to help them out with their theater demolition. After all these years, the Stage at Island Park is coming down. And now, FMCT is asking people to come by and pick up theater seats before the building is leveled. The stage…

Congressional delegation in North Dakota joins fight to save union jobs at Motor Coach

The company plans to close the Pembina plant by the end of the year and dozens of jobs will be lost

PEMBINA, N.D. (KVRR) — Members of congress in North Dakota are asking Motor Coach to reconsider its decision to close its Pembina plant. About 175 members of IAM Local W384 were told they will be out of a job by the end of the year. Senators Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven, along with Representative Kelly Armstrong, say these workers produce…

LIVE: Scarecrows in the Garden

We don't mean to scare you, but fall is almost here.

If you’re not really enthusiastic about the start of colder weather and an end to summer recreation, that’s okay. Bid goodbye to the garden with a bang and get into the fall spirit at this weekend’s Scarecrows in the Garden. It’s an annual fundraiser for the Northern Plains Botanic Garden in North Fargo. You can buy pumpkins, fall decor, and…

Gate City Bank wins 2022 Freedom Award

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Gate City Bank wins a prestigious award sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense. The Fargo-based bank is one of 15 recipients to receive the 2022 Freedom Award. It recognizes an employer for exceptional support for National Guard and Reserve employees. The nominations were submitted by a National Guard or Reserve Component service member employed in…

The importance of flu shots

Health experts say from September to April is the most prevalent months where people get sick.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – As summer winds down, flu season is on the horizon. Staff with Sanford Health says there haven’t been any indications for an abnormal flu season but they’re always preparing for worst case scenarios. Flu symptoms and COVID-19 symptoms can be very similar. Symptoms to look for are runny nose, sneezing, coughing, sore throat, and fever. They…