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City Commissioner Denise Kolpack announces her run for mayor of Fargo

January 5, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo City Commissioner Denise Kolpack announces her run for mayor of Fargo. She has served as deputy mayor since 2022 and is a liaison for multiple city departments. For her campaign, Kolpack says she wants to focus on four pillars that will transition how the city commission is viewed. They are public safety, open budgets, being…

Bonanzaville Receives Federal Grant to Help with Inventory Organization

Bonanzaville leadership says they have about 30,000 artifacts in one particular building that are in desperate need of sorting and cataloguing.

January 5, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Bonanzaville has received their first-ever federal grant, aimed at helping the historical society organize a huge surplus of artifacts. The grant is a three-year funding injection from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Right now, Bonanzaville holds an estimated 30,000 artifacts in an external overflow storage area known as Building 16. The grant money…

KidCo Children’s Museum in Moorhead will close in March

January 5, 2026

Alison Voorhees,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A children’s museum in Moorhead will be closing this spring. KidCo Children’s Museum announces that March 28th will be its last day in operation. The museum, north of Main Avenue, opened in 2023. In a post to social media, the closure will not affect any birthday parties or booked events. People are also available to continue…

New Year's Resolutions In The Fargo Moorhead Area

New Year’s Resolutions in Fargo-Moorhead: How to Stay Realistic and Committed

Anecdotal evidence says we up North are a results-driven people who can be hard on ourselves. Experts say to stay patient and forgiving when pursuing one's goals.

January 4, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With the New Year comes new resolve to formulate goals and put increased effort into self-improvement. In Fargo-Moorhead, though, the weather may make those good intentions easier envisioned than executed. David Ernst of Anytime Fitness says that Northern cold does sometimes delay gym resolutions. “When it’s 20 below zero, you’re not too motivated to leave the…

“Log the Sauna” Returns to Drekker for Entire Month of January

The Scandinavian sauna experience was so popular last year they decided to add more dates this time around.

January 4, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Those looking for an authentic Scandinavian sauna experience now have the entire month of January to get sweaty. Last year, Folkways brought their wood-fired barrel sauna to Drekker for one weekend in February. This time around, due to popular demand, the sauna will be at the taproom for the entire month. Groups of up to six…

Vikings Legend Tommy Kramer Makes Appearance in West Fargo

Kramer's meet-and-greet was free, but the proceeds from any memorabilia purchased for Tommy to sign went to a cat rescue in Minnesota.

January 4, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Minnesota Vikings legend Tommy Kramer stopped by a local establishment this weekend to meet fans and raise money for a good cause. The quarterback, perhaps best known for the “Miracle at the Met”, did a meet-and-greet at Shy Bar in West Fargo from 4 to 6 P.M. on January 3. Pictures and signatures were free,…

“Frozen 600” Allows Local Archers to Compete for Scholarship Money

This is the third year of the nationwide competition, which has grown to include 28 locations, including Fargo.

January 4, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Young archers from the F-M area strung up their bows this weekend in the name of friendly competition – and also for the chance to win some scholarship money. The Frozen 600 is part of the National Archery Scholarship tour, sponsored by the Easton Foundation. 28 cities across the country host events and submit their…

Medical center hosts areas very own ‘Healing Harvest Market’

January 2, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Valley Vital Medicine invited the public to participate in a farm-fresh, local market. The market was held on Friday from three to six, featuring local artisans, wellness vendors, food, services, and other tables. Each vendor claims a spot by supporting local cancer clients in the area. “In the summertime, our goal is to move it a…

Local Daycares Share Concerns After Federal Funding For Child Care Is To Be Halted

Local daycares share concerns after federal child care funding is to come to a halt

January 2, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “It’s very, very scary for these families. I have an employee that works here right now. We started talking about it this morning, and she’s just very, very afraid that she’s going to have to leave her job because she couldn’t afford to be coming here if there wasn’t assistance,” said Stephanie Berg, Director at Learn…

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Charlie’s Place, a coffee shop staffed by people with intellectual disabilities, closing

January 2, 2026

Eric Bolin,

Aaron Axness works at Charlie’s Place in Fargo. (Charlie’s Place photo)FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) — Charlie’s Place, a south Fargo coffee shop staffed by people with intellectual disabilities, announced it is closing this month. The announcement, posted to social media, says the shop is struggling to keep up with expenses, and staff were forced to make the decision to close. “Charlie’s Place…