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How Local Businesses Are Teaching People To Operate A Gun Safely

Like shops all over the country, they have the right to refuse service to anyone that seems out of the ordinary

FARGO, ND — In many states like North Dakota and Minnesota, recreational gun activity is common. Bill’s Gun Shop and Range in Fargo is giving the community an opportunity to learn how to operate a gun safely. Like shops all over the country, they have the right to refuse service to anyone that seems out of the ordinary. At Bills…

LIVE: Unglued Craft Fest

We're making messes and rolling with the crafty types on the Morning Show.

If you’re feeling a little bit creative or just want to be inspired by folks who are, search no further than the Plains Art Museum this weekend. That’s where the 8th Annual Unglued Craft Fest will gather arts and crafts appreciators from all over the region to explore, admire, and create some of their very own foods, goods and crafts…

Thirty-Thousand Barrel, Diesel Fuel Tank Catches Fire In West Fargo

It took fire crews up to eight hours to extinguish the flames

WEST FARGO, N.D. — People in West Fargo woke up to an alert telling them to stay inside, after a diesel tank fire sent out smoke circulating in the air for miles. The shelter advisory lasted for hours as fire crews worked to put out the flames. “It’s kind of scary and kind of amazing at the same time. Amazing that…

Hispanics For Democracy is Trying to Get More People Out to Vote

They want to change things like education, healthcare and immigration

FARGO, N.D. — Reports show not many Hispanic people vote which is why one local group is trying to change that. Hispanics for Democracy offer classes for Hispanic immigrants who have not yet received their citizenship so they can vote. The group also speaks to people about how voting will allow them to get people in office who will make a…

5th Annual Bartenders Battle Goes Tiki Themed!

Now the top eight get to compete for the title based on taste, presentation and creativity

FARGO, ND — The 5th Annual Bartenders Battle kicked off at the Holiday Inn where everyone was decked out in tiki themed outfits! Over the last three months there has been a competition between some of the best local bartenders called the cocktail showdown. Now the top eight get to compete for the title based on taste, presentation and creativity….

Groundbreaking Research at NDSU Could Change the Future of Cancer

Patients that die because of these two diseases are dying because of the metastasis

FARGO, ND — In the world we currently live in, there is no cure for cancer but in many forms, such as breast and prostate cancer, it can be cured if caught early. But what happens when that cancer spreads? It could mean the end of a life…but NDSU is changing what that could mean in the future. KVRR’s Jessie…

Update: West Fargo FD Says Fire is Out, Will Monitor For Hot Spots

Fargo Cass Public Health posted an advisory to residents near the fire, that excessive exposure could cause irritation to nose, throat, lungs, and respiratory tract.

Courtesy: West Fargo FD WEST FARGO, ND – A large fuel oil tank is under control at the Magellan tank farm on Main Avenue in West Fargo. The call came in around 5:30 a.m.  Sunday. West Fargo and Fargo fire crews are on scene along with a hazardous materials team. West Fargo Firefighters say they are blanketing the fire with foam,…

World Thinking Day Teaches Girl Scouts About World Cultures

Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons partnered with NDSU international students

FARGO, N.D. — Girl Scouts got the opportunity to learn about world cultures from NDSU international students during World Thinking Day. Eve Vetter, an eight year old Girl Scout, says the country she wants to visit most is India. “There’s lots of different spices and foods and noodles,” she said. India is one of multiple countries being featured, along with China,…

Unified Teams from UND and NDSU Square Off on the Hardwood

Game was the third meeting in the Special Olympics "rivalry series" sponsored by ESPN

FARGO, N.D. — With many screaming fans in attendance, the UND Fighting Hawks and NDSU Bison battled for every rebound and drilled many shots. However, today’s game was more significant than the score on the board. “It demonstrates that although a person has an intellectual disability, when it comes to the vehicle of sport, everybody becomes the same. Nobody likes…

Dozens of Jumpers Dive into Cold Water during Fargo Polar Plunge

Fiftieth incarnation of the event benefits the Special Olympics of North Dakota

FARGO, N.D. — It might be cold outside, but for some people, it was the perfect time for a jump in the pool. Nearly 50 people participated in the Fargo Polar Plunge at the Delta Hotel by Marriott Fargo to benefit the Special Olympics of North Dakota. Most of the plungers raised hundreds of dollars for the Special Olympics before taking…