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Trinity Lutheran to host speaking event on Christian nationalism

MOORHEAD, Minn.  (KVRR) — Those worried about Christian nationalism have an opportunity to hear about the issue. The event is happening at Trinity Lutheran Church in Moorhead, and it started when members of their congregation expressed concerns about Christian Nationalism. Jerry Gale is the founder of the Minnesota chapter of Christians Against Christian Nationalism and will be speaking at the…

Court documents reveal man involved in officer assault was allegedly smoking meth in parking ramp

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — People on social media continue to debate the now-viral KVRR video of a man punching three Fargo Police officers in downtown Fargo in broad daylight. According to court documents, the man was allegedly seen smoking meth in the Roberts Commons Parking Ramp before the assault happened. On Saturday, Fargo Police apprehended a man who assaulted three…

Natural Bodybuilding Competition Shows Strength of Lifting Community

A winner in one of the novice categories is an NDSU student who also works as a personal trainer at a local gym.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – 20-year-old Riley Fernow is many things. A student at NDSU, a personal trainer at Anytime Fitness in Moorhead – and as of Saturday, June 7th, the champion in the novice division for classic physique in the OCB Natural Spartan bodybuilding contest. OCB stands for the Organization of Competitive Bodybuilders, and what sets them apart is their…

Fargo AMVets Ride to Lisbon to Support Fellow Veterans

The event was designed to raise money for the North Dakota Veterans Home.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — AMVets of Fargo hit the open road this weekend for a ride to Lisbon to support their fellow veterans. The group organized a charity ride to North Dakota Veterans Home to provide those living there with some much-needed funds. Registration was $25 per bike, and event organizers said over 40 riders signed up. The ride got…

Maker’s Market Spreads Craftiness All Over Brewhalla

The free fair featured well over 40 different artisans and their special creations.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Crafts galore this weekend as makers of all kinds took over the second floor of Brewhalla for their very own market. The Maker’s Market festival, hosted by Unglued, saw over 40 vendors showcasing their handmade goods – even craftspeople from as far away as Wisconsin. Admission was free, and attendees roamed around checking out mugs, custom…

4 Luv of Dog and Holland’s Team up for Adoption Event

Families were encouraged to socialize with the lineup of dogs, which included Hozier and Bongo.

FARGO, N.D. – 4 Luv of Dog Rescue continued getting their adoptable pups in front of prospective families this weekend, bringing a few to an event at Holland’s. Some of the dogs in attendance were cuties like Macho Man and Aroo. Holland’s was actively participating in the event, giving a portion of their sales to the rescue organization. Those in…

Under Brew Skies Beer Festival Returns to The Lights

The celebration of craft beverages attracted about 20 local operations to the plaza.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Clouds rolled in on Saturday afternoon – but the skies in West Fargo were already busy being defined in a different way. Under Brew Skies – the annual craft beet festival – returned to The Lights in West Fargo on June 7. Almost 20 different local beverage purveyors filled the plaza to share their special…

North Dakota AFL-CIO Elects New President

Ashley Gaschk is a middle school English teacher in Mandan.

BISMARCK, N.D. – The AFL-CIO in North Dakota has new leadership for the first time in six years. Delegates to the North Dakota AFL-CIO convention elected Ashley Gaschk to a four-year term as President, Secretary-Treasurer – the top role in the state federation of labor unions. Gaschk is succeeding outgoing president Landis Larson, who is retiring after 40 years of…

Structure Fire in Grand Forks

The damage was extensive in the unit in which the fire began, but nobody was physically harmed in the blaze.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – At approximately 1:43 AM on Saturday, June 7th, the Grand Forks Fire Department responded to 812 4th Ave S for a report of smoke and fire alarms sounding in a multi-family residence. Fire crews witnessed heavy smoke coming from the second and third floors of the building. They were able to quickly extinguish the source of…

Veterans have a chance to experience the outdoors with farm animals this summer

GLYNDON, Minn. (KVRR) — Chickens, horses, dogs, and cats. The Fargo VA brings together veterans for a summer full of rest, relaxation, and connection. “We use rhythm, relationship, repetition. Those are all healing to the brain. So we can literally bring about healing by being out in nature,” said Dawn Robson, Owner of That’s the Dream Farm. “To see their…