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New Dilworth Firehouse Welcomes Santa for First Time

The building was unveiled in April, replacing a structure that had stood since 1980.

December 20, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

DILWORTH, MN (KVRR) – The newest firehouse in the F-M area got to celebrate its first holiday season by bringing in the big man from up North. The Dilworth Fire Station opened in April, replacing the deteriorating structure that had stood since 1980. The still sparkling-clean new building was decked out with holiday decorations for the festivities on Saturday, December…

Four gold coins found in Fargo Salvation Army Red Kettles

December 19, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Four gold coins found in Salvation Army Red Kettles around town.FARGO — The Fargo Salvation Army has announced that one or more generous people have dropped a total of four gold coins in various Red Kettles around the metro. All four gold coins are from the United States with denominations of $20, $10, and $5. The coins dates range from…

Annual Menorah Lighting Features Increased Police Presence, Message Of Resilience

Annual Menorah Lighting Brings Increased Police Presence, Message of Resilience

About five more officers and deputies than are traditionally present were at the event site, making sure those who gathered felt safe.

December 17, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The sound of traditional Hanukkah songs filled the chilly air outside the downtown branch of the Fargo Public Library as Jews and Gentiles alike gathered to light the menorah on the fourth day of the holiday. Rabbi Yonah Grossman led the program on behalf of the Chabad Jewish Center of North Dakota, and said the community…

Winter Celebration for Native American Students at Discovery Middle School

Organizers say the event grows steadily in attendance every year.

December 17, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Indigenous students from throughout the Fargo and West Fargo school systems gathered this evening to celebrate the holidays and their shared culture. The annual Native American Education Winter Gathering took place at Discovery Middle School from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on December 17. Everyone was served a meal, and there were also activities like craft-making and…

Local Radio Station May Return To Air After Being Off Air For Months

Local radio station may return to the airwaves after months off the air

December 17, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Ken’s FM or KNNZ was the operation under one man, Ken Bartz. Once a radio host in the 1990s for a show called Manchester Avenue, he took his own initiative in launching a radio station in his basement. “He had the whole control room with the console, and all these computer screens and all the equipment…

Jolly Old St. Nick Comes to the Jasper

December 17, 2025

Emily Welker,

FARGO — He’s sort of a world authority on Christmas cookies. And this weekend, you can decorate cookies with Santa in downtown Fargo, and learn some Christmas lore from the jolly old elf himself. It’s all part of holiday programming at the Jasper Hotel in downtown. You can check out their hot chocolate bar, tell Santa your wish list, and…

Fargo Mosque expansion to include youth activity area

December 16, 2025

Eric Bolin,

FARGO — You may have noticed a new architectural feature near Fiechtner Drive in south Fargo. An expansion project is under way at the Islamic Society of Fargo-Moorhead. The expansion, which adds a spire to the mosque, will also feature a play area. The architecture is more stylized than the original building, trading steel siding for a stucco look. Construction…

Salvation Army gives out Christmas toys to needy families

December 15, 2025

Eric Bolin,

Toys at Fargo-Moorhead Salvation Army’s Christmas Toy Shop. 12/15/25.FARGO — The Fargo-Moorhead Salvation Army is holding it’s annual Christmas toy drive, helping to give families in need a happy holidays. Families had to preregister with the Salvation Army by December 5 to take part in the toy shop. Each child receives one large and one small gift, as well stocking…

Final Farewell for The Spirit Room

The space has been cleared out since October, but those who loved the non-profit wanted one more chance to meet up and say goodbye.

December 14, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Back in September, a downtown Fargo institution announced its closure. On Saturday, the people who loved The Spirit Room gathered for one final goodbye. Executive Director Dawn Morgan organized a formal lunch and program at The Fine Arts Club on the afternoon of December 14. The non-profit organization offered yoga, meditation, dance classes, exhibitions, readings and…

Skate with Santa in West Fargo Moved Indoors

The event was originally slated to take place at The Lights but organizers determined it was too cold to stay outside.

December 14, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Many cities in the metro like to hold a “Skate with Santa” event, and on Sunday, West Fargo got in on the action. The event did face some difficulties, as organizers determined it was too cold this weekend to hold it at its original location, outdoors at the Lights in West Fargo. Luckily, they were…