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Baby Camel Overcomes Challenges at Birth to Make Debut at Red River Zoo

Zookeepers enlisted the help of the Minnesota Zoo to make sure she got plasma

FARGO, N.D. — On a stormy June night, a baby Bactrian Camel made her way into the world. But soon after she was born, zookeepers noticed something was off when she tried to feed off her mother. “They usually start to nurse within the first five to eight hours, so we were a little concerned. We wanted to give her as…

Fargo AirSho Welcomes B-25 “Miss Mitchell”

The plane was restored in the 1980's and made her post–restoration debut in 1992

FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo AirSho is a chance to see the aircraft in action! The Fargo AirSho gives its attendees a look at both new and restored aircraft. “Miss Mitchell” is a World War II bomber making an appearance this weekend. It took 12 years for volunteers to restore Miss Mitchell. This B–25 was built in the 1940’s and was used…

Davies High School Dance Team Raises Money for Competition

They held a car wash with at-will donations

FARGO, N.D. — Th dance team at Davies High School held a car wash to raise money to pay for some expenses. They say they hope to raise about $1,000. The team says they had about 30 cars come in at the mid–afternoon point. They took free–will donations, and they’re hoping to attend the national competition in Orlando in a few…

Navy Sailors Serve Breakfast and Lunch to People at the Salvation Army

The lunch was part of Navy Week

FARGO, N.D. — Ten members of the U.S. Navy served up smiles while helping feed people lunch at the Salvation Army. Sailors from the U.S.S. Constitution and U.S.S. North Dakota took part, giving people mac–and–cheese, salad, bread and pastries. As part of Navy Week, the sailors look to continue a tradition of taking part in at least one community service project,…

LIVE: Golden Opportunity

The Golden Drive for Homeless Kids is ramping up.

It’s a couple of months away still, but behind the scenes, the forces that make the Golden Drive for Homeless Kids are gathering steam. Sue Baron established the charity that brings help, funds, toys, educational materials, and other resources to the area’s homeless children a few years back with just a dream and a crayon. Now, her fundraising event has…

Cancelled: Missing North Dakota Woman Has Been Found

Richards is 5' 1", 165 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes.

Bismarck, ND — A stateside Silver Alert has been cancelled. 66 year old Kathleen Richards has been located. — Bismarck, N.D. – A statewide “Silver Alert” has been issued for a missing North Dakota woman. Sixty-six-year-old Kathleen Richards was last seen at the VA clinic at the Bismarck Gateway Mall Thursday afternoon around 2 p.m. Richards is 5′ 1″, 165 pounds…

Sec. of Interior Ryan Zinke Honors Four Indian Country Officers

He gave them each his Commendation Award

FARGO, N.D. — The opioid crisis does not discriminate,  effecting people from all different backgrounds across the country. That includes Indian Country. Four police officers are being recognized for their heroic efforts against the drug epidemic by Secretary of Interior Ryan Zinke. KVRR’s Danielle Church has the story. Turtle Mountain police officer Stacey Larocque has only had to give someone Narcan…

Soaring through the Skies: U.S. Navy Blue Angels Visit Fargo This Weekend

The Blue Angels will take part in the Fargo AirSho this weekend

FARGO, N.D. — For the first time in three years, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels come to Fargo to take part in the Fargo AirSho. Eighteen years ago, Lieutenant Tyler Davies joined the U.S. Navy right after high school. Up until three years ago, he thought the chance to join the Blue Angels was just a dream. “To me this…

Navy Divers Visit Longfellow Elementary to Teach Students About the Opportunities of Serving

Kids got to watch a remote-control robot and try on diving masks

FARGO, N.D. — Navy Week continues in the metro as kids got to play with some gear used by Navy divers. Kids got to try on diving masks and had a front–row seat to see a remote–controlled robot rolling around the Longfellow Elementary gym. The kids, who are part of the Boys and Girls Club of the Red River Valley Youth…

UPS Bringing Air Service and Jobs To Fargo

Under the agreement, UPS will lease operating space in the south general aviation area and office and training space in the east terminal building for an initial period of 3 years.

FARGO (KFGO) – UPS has announced it is establishing cargo jet service at Hector International airport, which will add approximately 70 jobs in Fargo.  Under the agreement, UPS will lease operating space in the south general aviation area and office and training space in the east terminal building for an initial period of 3 years.   Flights are scheduled to begin…