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LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Hammy

Moon Over My Hammy, if you want to be formal about it.

Handsome Hammy the pit bull is looking for a forever home on this week’s live in-studio Pet Connection, and he is a real hunk of love. The 2-year-old young gentleman was found in the Wahpeton pound and brought back to the metro by rescuers at 4 Luv of Dog shelter. Cindy Holtan brought the sturdy, cuddly fellow in with her…

Great Plains Food Bank fears shortages amidst inflation

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With eggs, chicken and ground beef prices rising due to inflation, Great Plains Food Bank is starting to feel its effects. Operators say food prices increased about 12 percent in the last year and they expect prices to remain at a high level. The food bank is not seeing as many food and financial donations as…

MnDOT wants help naming bike route from Moorhead to St. Cloud

U.S. Bike Route 20 is the third such amenity in the state

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — MnDOT wants your help naming the new U.S. Bike Route 20. The 188-mile long route connects Moorhead to St. Cloud. The name options include: Glacial Lakes Bicycle Route, Prairie Lakes Bicycle Route, MiddleSota Bicycle Route, Rivers to Prairies Bicycle Route or Towns and Fields Bicycle Route. They all highlight geographic features along the bike route. Voting…

LIVE: New Original Musical in the Metro

It's time to make up for lost time in the theaters!

If you’re like a lot of folks and still trying to make up for missing out on two years’ worth of live stage shows like musicals or theater during the  pandemic, you’ve got a great opportunity coming up in the metro. A workshop production of a new, original musical called “Philly and the Dreamer” is running tonight and Thursday at…

United Way Cass-Clay School Supply Drive begins

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s never too early to get your back-to-school supplies as United Way is starting up another supply drive. From now through the end of July, United Way of Cass-Clay is asking the public to donate school supplies or money for underprivileged youth across the region. You can donate at any First International Bank, all Gate City…

LIVE: Rule The Red With River Keepers

Keep hold of your patience, it's almost time!

Are you ready for the Red? Because it’s finally ready for you. the flooding that kept the red river above its banks earlier this spring and in the first few days of summer is finally down. And that means it’s safe to use again for recreationalists. The nonprofit group River keepers is gearing up again this season for its canoe…

LIVE: Sober Rides From The Red River Valley Fair

A story that will give a little lift to your day.

North Dakota’s vision zero program is helping to get you home safe this year from the Red River Valley Fair. With bigger acts this year taking the stage than ever before, including Jason Derulo and Tim McGraw, excitement is heating up. Fair officials are expecting the party to be huge. And if you plan to party with alcohol, you’ll need…

Great Race 2022 Finishes 10-State Run in Fargo

The 39th annual Great Race crosses off the last two states they haven't raced in: they started in Rhode Island and finished in North Dakota.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- Organizers say a trip to Fargo was needed because fan favorites the Wandering troubadours of Finland call the Fargo-Moorhead area home. The race started with 132 classic vehicles from various time periods. They lost about a dozen on the way to Fargo due to the heat. The race took nine days and they traveled 2,300 miles. The…

Food Truck Festival has community buzzing

Food, fun and the sun bring people out to Fargo Elks Club for the 3rd annual Fargo Pop-up Food Truck festival

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s something people look forward to and an event that has grown in popularity. “I’m just someone who really loves to eat man and with an event like this I can’t miss it you know, it’s rare to have events like this, and for someone like me who likes to eat and for anyone that likes…