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15th Annual Davies Swim A Thon Raises Money For Matthew's Voice

Fargo Davies Holds 15th Annual Swim-a-Thon

The program has held the event every year since its inception, inspired by coach Jen Johnson's dedication to community service.

January 18, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Any swimmer will tell you how reluctant they are to first jump in the water – especially on a Saturday, when they’d rather be home on the couch than swimming eleven thousand yards. The Saturday of January 18, though, isn’t any ordinary practice. It’s the Eagles’ annual Swim-a-Thon – a fundraiser that benefits a different local…

Two Adults, One Infant Seriously Injured in Fargo T-bone Crash

The North Dakota Highway Patrol says road conditions could have played a role in the crash, though it is still under investigation.

January 18, 2026

Gabriel Ostler, KVRR Staff,

UPDATE 01-20-26 : Names are released the driver of the SUV is 40-year-old William Wah of Fargo. He was not injured and is under investigation. His passengers, 28-year-old Miatta Hill and a 5-month old infant both of Fargo, have serious injuries. The driver of the other vehicle, 24-year-old Shelby Schmalz of Fargo, also has serious injuries. FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –…

Best of the Midwest Brings Cheerleading Excellence to Fargo-Moorhead

The event began at Scheels Arena in 2022, but has since had to move to the Fargodome due to the increase in its popularity.

January 18, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The area’s biggest cheerleading competition brought teams from all over to the area’s biggest arena. Best of the Midwest took place in the Fargodome on January 17. The competition began at 8 A.M. and continued non-stop until 7 P.M., with a total of 237 separate performances. That included cheerleading teams from various high schools all the…

Horace Mann Elementary Hosts First "history Harvest" In Series Of Three

Horace Mann Hosts First “History Harvest” in Series of Three

The events are designed to capture as many memories and artifacts from the closing elementary schools as possible, to both be placed on a digital time capsule and potentially considered for design elements of the new building.

January 15, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – On the evening of January 15 – Horace Mann Elementary let folks in outside of school hours for a special kind of open house. Students, parents – anyone with memories of the historic building was welcome to share them at a variety of stations. “We call it a History Harvest, because literally, we need to harvest…

Soup fundraiser at Bethany Living brings comfort food for residents

January 15, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Crockpots full of various soups for Soup of the Day fundraiser at Bethany Retirement Living on University Dr. 1/15/26.FARGO — Residents and members of the public were invited to Bethany Retirement Living for a lunch of savory soups and chili. The Bethany Auxiliary team put on its annual Soup of the Day fundraiser. They had around twenty different soups including…

Former Governor Schafer Leads Lecture on Civility

The talk, which was disseminated via Zoom, touched on various topics including the state of American democracy and societal engagement.

January 15, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A former Governor of North Dakota gave an address today regarding the state of democracy in the United States and how ordinary people can bring back common civility. Ed Schafer spoke via Zoom in an event titled “Restoring Neighborliness: Democracy, Community & Ethics” that began at noon on January 15. The lecture was sponsored by The…

Pet Connection: Meet Delaney

January 15, 2026

Emily Welker,

FARGO — A lot of people get stressed out over their wrinkles. But if you’re the kind of person who knows wrinkles, and jowls, and forehead lines all give someone great character, you’re in luck, because Delaney is up for adoption. She’s a pretty girl who came in to Homeward Animal Shelter by way of the pound, and they think…

Search for Isadora Wengel: Police ask for people in Fargo, Moorhead & West Fargo to check security camera footage

January 14, 2026

Alison Voorhees,

Isadora Wengel, Fargo PoliceFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police are continuing to ask for help in the search for a missing West Fargo woman. Isadora Wengel, 25, was last seen by her father on December 31 near the 900 block of 3 1/2 Avenue East in West Fargo. She is 5’3″, approximately 175 pounds, with blonde hair and hazel eyes….

Lawmakers Discuss Ice Tactics When Performing Enforcement Actions

Cramer Discusses ICE Tactics in Enforcement Actions

Some Democratic members of Congress have decried ICE's methods as needlessly aggressive, while Republican lawmakers like Sen. Kevin Cramer say the issue lies with people deliberately resisting ICE efforts and deliberately fomenting dissent.

January 14, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “I’m very comfortable with the way they carry out their actions – the perception part is a bit of a problem,” said Senator Kevin Cramer of North Dakota. Cramer was candid when asked about the way Immigrations and Customs Enforcement has been conducting itself as of late, especially following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good…

Minnesota State Lawmakers Discuss ICE Impacts on Agricultural Sector

The coalition present at the news conference warned that if enforcement actions continue in this fashion, the state could see a very noticeable hit to its food supply.

January 14, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

ST. PAUL, MN (KVRR) – Many state lawmakers are concerned that ICE actions could needlessly threaten Minnesota’s agricultural production. They held a press conference in St. Paul and included speakers from Minnesota Farmers Union. They discussed how much the state relies on farming and agricultural output, and how the presence of ICE agents can interfere with employees and business operations….