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Juneteenth celebration shares African American heritage

People in the FM Metro celebrate Juneteenth at the third annual Fargo celebration.

June 19, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — This year’s theme is Sankofa. The message is to make progress towards the future by claiming the past. Organizers say this event is important to educate the community as a whole on the Juneteenth holiday, what it represents and how it’s acknowledged in our country. People gathered for soul food, there was live music and poetry performances….

West Fargo Street Fair a big hit with community

The food trucks were a hit, people packed their row, and enjoyed all the options available like hot dogs, kabobs and tacos.

June 18, 2022

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WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The West Fargo Street Fair gives people a chance to get out of the house and enjoy some art, food, and fun outside in the sun. In 2020 people say crowds were smaller than normal at the West Fargo Street Fair because of COVID-19, now restrictions have loosened, this year Fresh air, good food, and…

Walk To Defeat ALS exceeds goals

The North Dakota chapter of the ALS Association raises $17,000 over their intial goal at WALK TO DEFEAT ALS .

June 18, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- Organizers were excited for everyone to have the opportunity to gather in person this year, and they say the turn out was exceptional. families, supporters, and people battling ALS all gathered, to spread awareness on this disease with no cure, and to offer insight on how you can help your loved one if they have ALS. People…

Northern Thunder Air Show returns after 12 years

The Northern Thunder Air & Space Expo returns to Grand Forks after more than a decade away.

June 17, 2022

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR)- After twelve years excitement is building around the return of the Northern Thunder Air Show! There will be nine aircrafts on display soaring through the skies and pilots flying them from all over the country, and Canada too. “This is a great opportunity for the local community to come out and see what the Air Force…

CAIR wants FBI to investigate EGF mosque fire as a hate crime

June 16, 2022

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EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. (KVRR) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations wants FBI involvement nearly two weeks after a possible hate crime where a woman attacked an East Grand Forks Mosque during morning prayer. Fifty-seven-year-old Suzette Gay Thompson of Thief River Falls is arrested on an arson charge and could face up to 20 years in prison and a $20,000…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Mahogany

We wood-n't be anywhere else than right here meeting her.

June 16, 2022

Emily Welker,

Mahogany may be named after one of the hardest woods around, but this little girl is a total softie. She’s friends with everyone she meets: cats. Other dogs. Toddlers. Older children. And of course, adults of all kinds. Mahoganey came to the 4 Luv of Dog rescue about a month ago after they found her at one of the area’s…

Minnesota introduces catalytic converter ID to prevent thefts

The Moorhead Police Department is among several police departments in Minnesota that have started using a new method to prevent people from stealing catalytic converters.

June 15, 2022

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MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Moorhead Police is part of a pilot program paid through a state-funded grant estimated at more than $100,000 where they mark catalytic converters using serial numbers unique to each. A Moorhead police detective says there’s been a correlation with steel prices rising since 2020 and catalytic converter thefts across the country. “There’s three precious metals inside….

Island Park’s pool to remain in same spot

June 15, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Park Board unanimously approves keeping the Island Park pool in its same spot in addition to an open-air amphitheater. Part of Island Park’s master plan includes replacing the 50 meter competition pool in exchange for more diving boards, a lazy river and improved pools and slides for the kids. Expect to see updated tennis…

LIVE: 1 Incumbent, 4 Challengers Win Fargo School Board Seats

A crowded field that changed the look of the new board.

June 15, 2022

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The Fargo School Board is welcoming four new members. The only incumbent to win re-election is Robin Nelson. She came in fifth in the voting. Nelson will be joined by Melissa Burkland, Katie Christensen, Greg Clark and Nayamal Dei. Board positions currently held by Rebecca Knutson, David Paulson and Brian Nelson all fell short in bids for another term. Incumbent…

What all you need to know heading into the polls Tuesday in Fargo

The Polls will open at seven tomorrow morning and people in Fargo will cast their ballots for mayor, two city commissioners, three park board members and five school board members.

June 13, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- People in Fargo will cast their ballots for mayor, two city commissioners, three park board members and five school board members on Tuesday. Do you know what to bring? Or where to go? “You know what? It’s always busy. No matter, you know, the same preparation goes into an election whether it’s a midterm primary or a…