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Fargo affordable housing issues starts with demolishing the high rise

City and State officials are teaming up to provide needed affordable housing in Fargo.

August 30, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – City and State officials are teaming up to provide needed affordable housing in Fargo. It starts with the high rise being demolished late next summer or early fall. “It’s the Lashkowitz Tower. 248 apartment units. The low cost apartments for seniors and it served the city well since 1971,” North Dakota Senator John Hoeven said. It’s…

LIVE: Herding Cats At The Fargo Theatre 2022 International Cat Video Festival

It's meow-re memorable video moments than ever before.

August 30, 2022

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FARGO — It’s furry important news we’re sharing with you this morning. And we’re not kitten around. The cat is coming back to the Fargo Theatre. The International CatVideoFest is returning for September 2022, and we’re purrfectly delighted. Cat video connoisseurs compile the best of the internet’s cat videos, plus original submissions, music videos, and sourced animations. Then, you get…

NDSU eager to hit the field for first game

Bison looking to set the tone week one

August 29, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)-Coach Matt Entz wants to see his squad show discipline on Saturday against the Drake Bulldogs, Surprise surprise The Bison are coming in with major expectations They received 39 of a total 41 votes first place votes to win their 8th Missouri Valley Conference title and the favorite to win the FCS national Championship This group returns 14…

RedHawks get series win in home finale 8-3

RedHawks swinging the bats hot at the right time

August 28, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- After an hour rain delay first pitch went across the plate at one thirty five! Fans didn’t let the rain stop their shine it was a passionate crowd in attendance cheering their team on, as they move to make a deep playoff run. Top Performers J. Silvia (FM) 2 Hits, 1 Run, 6 RBI’s D. Ward (FM)…

64th Annual Pioneer Days gives community a glimpse of the past

August 27, 2022

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WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Take a trip back in time by strolling through a pioneer village and catching historic demonstrations like butter churning, woodcarving and wet-plate photography. Out in West Fargo, Bonanzaville is hosting its 64th annual Pioneer Days featuring costumed guides, families, parades, horse carriages and even making pies by an open fire. Even the Wienermobile made a…

F5 Project’s 3×3 basketball tournament addresses criminal justice reform

August 27, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A car show, community resources and a popup barber all featured at Dike West Park in Downtown Fargo. The F5 Project hosting a 3×3 basketball tournament as all ages and skill levels are allowed to participate. Community organizers are excited to see people display their passion on the court while many caught the games from the…

Community seeking unique treasures at Island Park Show

People flock to downtown Fargo to kick back, relax, and shop at the Island Park Show!

August 27, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- Dozens of vendors from around the state have their signature products, food, home made jewelry, and clothing. People are happy to take advantage of the great weather and get introduced to some local products they hadn’t tried. Vendors use the opportunity to expand their brands and mingle with people who support them. “I like cooking, I like…

Barnesville’s Potato Days helps remember the town’s past

Barnesville has a history tied to the potato and they're honoring that heritage with their Potato Days festival this weekend.

August 26, 2022

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BARNESVILLE, Minn. (KVRR) – The town is joining together for food, fun and potato activities. The event traces back to the 1930s. “It’s very interesting the history of the potato in this town. Historically Barnesville was a potato growing community, grew a lot of potato’s around the region here,” Potato Days Festival Executive Director Jeff Swenson said. This event pays…

World War II veteran awarded U.S. Capitol flag

August 26, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Senator Kevin Cramer delivered an American flag that once flew at the U.S. Capitol to 96-year-old World War II veteran Vern Otterson in South Fargo. “What can I say? I just can’t hardly believe it that all of a sudden I’m being honored. I wouldn’t have had to have gone in because I was living on…

Fargo daycare closed indefinitely due to water heater leak from nearby business

August 24, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A south Fargo daycare is forced to close temporarily after a water heater leak causes up to 14 inches of flooding. Last weekend Anna Matcha, the owner of Time 2 Play daycare, was informed the center saw a significant water heater leak coming from a nearby business. The F-M community are showing their support by starting…