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Air Force Thunderbirds Coming to Fargo in July 2019

This will be the first time they come in more than 30 years

FARGO, N.D. — If you weren’t able to attend this year’s Fargo Airsho to see the Blue Angels, listen up. KVRR has an exclusive you won’t want to miss out on. The Air Force Thunderbirds will be in Fargo July 20-21 next year. The Thunderbirds normally put on their show in Grand Forks when they come to North Dakota but they’ve…

One Woman Stabbed, Another Person Injured After a Fight Between Neighbors in North Fargo

Antoine Crowley says he moved into 115 7th Avenue North just three weeks ago when confrontation between the downstairs neighbors began

FARGO, N.D. — One woman was stabbed and another injured after a fight broke out between numerous neighbors in north Fargo. Antoine Crowley says he moved into 115 7th Avenue North just three weeks ago when confrontation between the downstairs neighbors began. Police are confirming that when the call came in from a bystander, they knew exactly who it was…

A Local Alpaca Farm Changing the Game for North Dakota Farmers from Start to Finish

And coincidentally falling onto 10–7 Galchutt Avenue, Ten Seven acres was born

GALCHUTT, N.D. — When you hear about a farm in North Dakota, most have cattle roaming the land while crops like corn and soybeans grow in time for harvest. But KVRR’s Jessie Cohen tells us about one unique farm that is utilizing their livestock from beginning to end. “Neither of us had any idea that we’d ever one end up…

Fargo Man Hopes This Year’s AirSho Captivates a New Generation of Pilots

Paul Bernabucci has been on the AirSho committee since 1995

FARGO, N.D. — Every spin of the propeller and roar of the engine gives many people different reasons to be excited about the Fargo AirSho, ranging from the Blue Angels to the people and new technology. But for one man, the mere mention of an airshow revs up his engines. “Oh I can’t miss an airshow. I’ll drive long distances to…

“A Cause For Cassie” Raises Money for Woman Battling Breast Cancer

Cassie Kraft still has several more rounds of chemotherapy

FARGO, N.D. — People gathered at Slammers Sports Bar to raise money for a woman battling breast cancer. Cassie Kraft, who has a family history of cancer, was recently diagnosed and has several more rounds of chemotherapy and surgery. Funds raised from the silent auction will help pay for her medical bills. The organization “Lend a Hand Up” is also matching…

Governor Burgum Jumps from 12,000 Feet to Kick Off Fargo AirSho

Burgum also sworn in a Fargo man as he re-enlists in the Navy

FARGO, N.D. — Thousands of people focused their eyes on the skies at the first Fargo Airsho in three years. Governor Doug Burgum kicked off the festivities by skydiving more than 12,000 feet. Burgum was paired with retired U.S. Navy Seal Jim Woods, who has completed more than 20,000 dives in his lifetime. The Governor leaped with the United States Navy…

Scheels, Other Vendors Roll Out Latest Technology at Hunting Expo

The fifteenth annual expo featured a shooting range and dog diving competition

FARGO, N.D. — People had the chance to try out state–of–the–art hunting technology at Scheels’ fifteenth annual Federal Hunting Expo. Several different vendors set up shop to let people try out new gear like flashlights, telescopes, and firearms. In addition to the expo, people could watch dogs from all over the area jump into a pool and compete for prizes. Staff…

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…