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Minnesota Man Tunes Cigar Box Guitars Into Hobby for Everyone

60-year-old Jeff Swenson started the hobby in 2007

FARGO, N.D. — You can make a guitar from almost any object or material. A Minnesota man is taking his love for the instrument and tuning it into a hobby he can share with others. KVRR’s Danielle Church has more. It was after he retired that 60–year–old Jeff Swenson’s itch for music only got worse. So he solved it with a…

Police Informing Those at Eventide Sheyenne Crossings About All Things Crime and Community

They spent their afternoon with a coffee in hand, giving elders some insight into their jobs, their responsibilities and some of the things they see out in the community

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Police in West Fargo are taking a break from their busy day to answer questions and be a guide to people at Sheyenne Crossings. They spent their afternoon with a coffee in hand, giving elders some insight into their jobs, their responsibilities and some of the things they see out in the community. Some of the…

Customers Question Whether Guy Fieri Will Be in Fargo After West Fargo JL Beers Facebook Post

The big question is will the nationally known food critic be visiting a local joint?

WEST FARGO, N.D. — A social media post had people thinking that popular food show host Guy Fieri was at JL Beers West Fargo. But it ends it up that it was just a photoshopped picture that has since gone viral. “Jaw dropping. Generally if we post we get a couple interactions like here’s like 20 likes or a couple…

Fargo South Set to Become First Public School in Fargo with Artificial Turf

An anonymous $1.2 million donation paved the way for the school to get turf

FARGO, N.D. — On the high school sports circuit, many public schools across North Dakota in cities like Grand Forks and Minot have turf fields. Five years after he became the Athletic Director at Fargo South, Mike Beaton began having conversations to help bring his school up to speed in the new age of sports surfaces. “It was always a thought…

Minnesota Senate Candidate Richard Painter Visits Moorhead

University of Minnesota law professor sounds off against President Trump and steel tariffs

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A Democratic candidate for one of the U.S. Senate seats in Minnesota makes a campaign stop in Moorhead. Richard Painter spoke to supporters at The Boulder Tap Room about how it’s time to take a stand against President Trump in Washington DC. An ethics lawyer for President George W. Bush, Painter switched over to the Democratic Party after…

Store Offers Discount Wall to Help Teachers Shop for School Supplies

Art & Learn has a discount section

FARGO, N.D. — It may be summer but teachers still have to get school supplies for the fall. Art & Learn is a store in Fargo at the corner of 13th Avenue South and University Drive, which only sells school supplies and décor. Although they can’t discount everything in the store, owners say they do have a 75 percent off section….

Zoo Brew Cancelled Due To Weather

Executive Director Sally Jacobson said while the Zoo is open rain or shine, Zoo Brew contains a number of moving parts that heavy rain will make difficult.

FARGO, ND — The Red River Valley Zoo has cancelled tonight’s ZOO Brew due to the weather. Executive Director Sally Jacobson said while the Zoo is open rain or shine, Zoo Brew contains a number of moving parts that heavy rain will make difficult. If you purchased tickets for this event you will receive follow up instructions from the Zoo…

LIVE: Clay County Sheriff’s Race

Longtime deputy Scott Steffes wants to step into Sheriff Bill Bergquist's shoes.

He’s been a K9 officer, a member of the SWAT Team and a member of the Warrants and Transports Division in his quarter-century with the Clay County Sheriff’s office. And now, with the retirement of longtime Sheriff Bill Bergquist, Scott Steffes thinks the time is right to take on a new role — that of the county’s top law enforcement…

Paddling Through History: People Learn about History While Canoeing on the Red River

The tour was one excursion put on by the Moorhead Park District

MOORHEAD, Minn. — There was a new kind of history class floating alongside the banks of the Red River. People paddle their way along the Red River in canoes and kayaks while picking up historical lessons about the river with each stroke. For one local historian, who has done the tour for a handful of years, the opportunity to combine canoeing…

41k Fewer People Buying Fishing Licenses in Minnesota This Year

It's down and a half three percent

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. – The Land of 10,000 Lakes is selling fewer fishing licenses this summer. KVRR’s Danielle Church found it’s the second fewest sold in the past 20 years. Clay Schultze has enjoyed fishing for as long as he can remember, turning nature into his playground. “I personally like coming out and not just fishing but just anything. Just…