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LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Gepetto

He's as sweet as a real-life fairy tale.

If you’re looking for a guy who’s just as loving and sweet as the legendary Gepetto, the fictional father of Pinocchio, the little wooden boy, you’ve got to meet Gepetto. He’s a laid back, cuddly 2-year-old domestic shorthair who comes to the Morning Show from Homeward Animal Shelter. Gepetto is remarkably composed for a cat, and made friends fast with…

Swing Barrel Brewing celebrates NYE Iceland style!

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — We’re seeing preparations and celebrations for 2023 across the globe, but a Moorhead brewery is doing something a little different than usual. Swing Barrel Brewing Company is celebrating the New Year’s countdown as if they are in Reykjavik, Iceland. Champagne was on the house for the big toast and people gathered to play board games and…

Indoor & outdoor hockey & an economic boost in West Fargo thanks to the Winter Classic

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – There are plenty of slap shots and saves to go around this weekend during the West Fargo Winter Classic. “West Fargo’s a growing community. Hockey is growing in West Fargo, so we wanted to have a tournament this time of year that people can be proud of and give our kids an opportunity play hockey…

“Battle of the Badges” urges people to donate blood

A friendly competition between law enforcement agencies encourages the community to donate blood.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Throughout the week, the West Fargo Fire and Police Departments team up with Vitalant in the fourth annual Battle of the Badges. More than 100 donors had the option to vote for Team Fire or Team Law. Team Fire is the defending champions, but Vitalant says the donations are a win-win for everyone. “The police…

16th annual Rumble on the Red returns to Fargodome

The largest high school sanctioned wrestling tournament in the nation is back as wrestling fans pour in from near and far.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The 16th annual Rumble on the Red is underway at the Fargodome. “We really enjoy it here. There’s so many people, so many teams that we see year after year…the kids that we see growing up through this process has been really fun,” says Leonard Bollinger, a Bismarck Century fan. Around 1,500 high school wrestlers across…

Hundreds across F-M region participate in Winter Solstice Walk

A walk to celebrate the Winter Solstice brings out hundreds from F-M community to Lindenwood Park.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hundreds across the F-M region enjoying a nice snowy stroll at Lindenwood Park to celebrate the longest night of the year featuring glow sticks and candle lights. “What we’re doing is, we’re advocating for the sustainable use of the Red River. It’s pretty much a 0.9 mile loop. I’ve got my parents here handing out glow sticks…