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Community Gathers to Mourn Loss of Officer Bradley Schenck

His funeral, held at Hope Lutheran's South Campus in Fargo, attracted hundreds who will miss his contributions to the community.

November 23, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – There was hardly a dry eye inside Hope Lutheran on November 23, as hundreds gathered to say goodbye to a brave man. “He carried himself with courage and grace,” said Bradly Schenck’s eldest son, Colby, in his eulogy. Officer Schenck – who spent 16 years with the Moorhead Police Department – was diagnosed with brain cancer…

Students Prepare to Fill the Dome

The annual charitable event has been taking place since 2007. The location for the pick-up area this year is slightly different.

November 23, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Local students are again gearing up to collect supplies and raise money for the vulnerable members of our community. It’s almost time for the annual Fill the Dome event at the Fargodome. It’s been taking place since 2007 and has collected 2.6 million pounds of food in that time. This year, the Metro Area Student Ambassadors…

Christkindlmarkt Returns for Eighth Installment

Folkways has made some upgrades to certain structures and features of the event.

November 23, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – One of Fargo’s enduring Christmas traditions has returned to Downtown for its eighth installment. Christkindlmarkt is back in the Civic Center, and Folkways says the event is bigger and better than ever. It began on Friday, November 21, and ran throughout this weekend. Folkways has completely rebuilt the sheds for the outdoor Christmas Village and installed…

Pride Of Dakota Is Back For Its Annual Holiday Showcase

Pride of Dakota returns to Fargo for its annual holiday showcase

November 21, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Food, jams, jewelry, home decor, and more. The 2025 Fargo Pride of Dakota Holiday Showcase is back this year with hundreds of vendors from around the state. “We just showcase so many amazing products in our state, and many of the North Dakota companies showcase some of the commodities in our state that we’re number one…

Fargo Salvation Army gives out Thanksgiving meal boxes ahead of the holiday

November 21, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Salvation Army Thanksgiving meal boxes ready to be distributed. 11/21/25.FARGO — Area residents in need were able to get Thanksgiving meal boxes, thanks to the Salvation Army. Volunteers arrived at Hope Lutheran Church in south Fargo just before 7 this morning to hand out over 500 filled boxes. Each box contains Thanksgiving staples like bread, corn, mashed potatoes, and more….

Health and Wellness for the Holidays: Talking Turkey

November 21, 2025

Emily Welker,

FARGO — It’s the final installment in our health and wellness during the holidays series and we’re finally talking turkey. And stuffing, and cranberries, and all the other features of the traditional Thanksgiving table that can complicate the decisions you make about nutrition this time of year. Essentia Health dieticians say it’s important to remember while dietary goals are important,…

Fargo’s Christkindlmarkt offering festivities and food starting this weekend

November 20, 2025

Eric Bolin,

Fargo Christkindlmarkt opens this Friday.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Those wanting to feel some holiday cheer will soon have a place to go in downtown Fargo. Fargo’s Christkindlmarkt will soon be opening. Crews were working to get things set up on Thursday. The city held a media day, showcasing some of the foods that will be on offer this year. Vendors…

Reactions To Department Of Transportation Demanding More Civility From Airline Passengers

Department of Transportation Urges Passengers to Act with More Civility

The campaign has provoked mixed reactions from travelers and officials alike.

November 20, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – While some recent instructions from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy have raised eyebrows, experts say that it is true that people can be frazzled when flying. “You have to remember that for most travelers, flying is such an aberration to their usual activity that anything that adds to the stress can be a nightmare,” said Skyler McKinley,…

Local Shelters Meet To Discuss Needs And Upcoming Winter Season

Local shelters meet to discuss the urgency and needs to address homelessness in the metro

November 20, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “The demand is great, we make decisions that we wouldn’t normally make about how many people we serve. Sometimes we tolerate more things within the shelter and more behavior within the shelter than what we would normally do. And everybody gets really, really stressed,” said Jan Eliassen, Gladys Ray Shelter. On any given night, over a…

Health and Wellness for the Holidays: Workouts at Work

November 20, 2025

Emily Welker,

FARGO — From buying presents, to creating the perfect meals, to decorating the house and buying plane tickets, being saddled with so many extra responsibilities over the holidays can pile on the stress. But skipping out on your daily workout in order to save precious time for other tasks is probably going to backfire on you, according to health and…