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Fireworks keep Fargo Police & Fire busy overnight

Fargo, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – Fireworks calls have kept the Fargo Fire and Police Departments busy on the 4th of July. Firefighters responded to 15 fires. At least 12 of the fires were fireworks-related.  Two fires were grass fires; three fires were dumpster fires; one was a wood chip fire; and, nine were structure fires. The one fire that caused significant…

Celebrating Veterans on Fourth of July

The Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church hosting its first Fourth of July celebration in honor of veterans.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Last year this time things were a bit different with the beginning of the pandemic, but people are out and about celebrating the holiday. “As the Fourth of July for me as a veteran is all about optimism and happiness and the future of this country for us as the community, for the state, for Fargo,…

Drekker Brewing Company’s Tours Now Available

Each tour is customized differently depending on what the group wants to see or learn at the brewery.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Drekker Brewing Company is restarting its tours around the facility. All tours were canceled last year due to the pandemic. With guidelines being lifted here in the state, operations are now back up and running with the first tour selling out to 31 customers. Tours are on the first Saturday of every month. Each tour is…

Last Chalk Fest of the Season

On this sunny day, Broadway Square is hosting its last chalk fest of the season. The theme is outer space.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Broadway Square is ending its Chalk Fest for the season. “We’ve been planning a lot of fun stuff for the summer and I like chalk fest,” Event Attendee Ilyia Hanson said. The theme is outer space. “Kids are allowed to be creative and expressive and draw on the property which is not always allowed. We…

United Way asking for donations for school supply drive

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – United Way of Cass-Clay will be handing out backpacks and school supplies to families in need of children attending K-12 schools in Cass or Clay counties. The event in its 23rd year and will be in a drive-thru format at Scheels Arena in August. People are encouraged to donate pencils, notebooks, binders and other supplies. You can…

LIVE: 701 Day

Show your true North Dakota-loving colors this summer.

Alas, Pride Month is all but over. And Independence Day doesn’t show up until Sunday. But don’t put away your party outfits just yet, because the folks at the Fargo Park District are keeping the party going for us. That’s because they’ve got a great lineup of fun and interactive ways you can celebrate our little corner of the country,…

Jury selection begins in trial of man accused in shooting death of Grand Forks officer

GRAND FORKS, ND (KVRR) Jury selection begins in the trial for the man charged with killing a Grand Forks police officer and his own mother. Salamah Pendleton is accused of shooting and kiling 29-year-old Officer Cody Holte in an apartment in May 2020 while authorities were serving an eviction notice. Pendleton’s 61-year-old mother was also shot and killed. He is…

Public Service Held For Jupiter Paulsen at Scheels Arena

"She's still with me everywhere I go. She's in the trees, in the grass, the sunshine, and the stars and anything beyond that, but most of all, she's with us."

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An emotional public service is held outside Scheels Arena in Fargo for Jupiter Paulsen, the Fargo teen killed earlier this month in a random attack. “I hope you guys could see it from my perspective how she was. She was not just a person that worked or just a person who was just there, she was…

The Greetings Tour Paints their First Mural in Downtown Fargo

It's part of Victor Ving and his wife Lisa Beggs' mission to visit all 50 states. This is their 24th state.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Greetings Tour unveils a new mural in Downtown Fargo. The mural is located on the wall of the Dakotah Pioneer Center at Roberts Street and 1st Avenue North. It’s part of Victor Ving and his wife Lisa Beggs’ mission to visit all 50 states. This is their 24th state. Each state they paint postcard-themed murals….

The Fargo Brewing Company & Brew Chews Hosting the 6th Hair of the Dog Expo

The event includes local dog businesses, food, and beer. Some of the vendors are 4 Luv of Dog and Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo Brewing Company is teaming back up with Brew Chews for the 6th Hair of the Dog Expo. The event includes local dog businesses, food, and beer. Some of the vendors are 4 Luv of Dog and Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue. People get a chance to learn about dogs that are available for adoption. The…