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Attention Kids and Families: Santa is Back in Town!

Santa Village is celebrating the holiday season at the Fargo Park District's 31st annual event at Rheault Farm

FARGO, ND — The holidays are just around the corner and Santa is already in town! Santa Village is celebrating the holiday season at the Fargo Park District’s 31st annual event at Rheault Farm. Kids and families have the chance to meet Santa, decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus, enjoy holiday displays and get up close with the reindeer. The Fargo…

Detroit Lakes Family Relieved that their Teenage Son Was Found Safe

Peter eastman was found safe and well in california

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Bridget Eastman says it was really frightening when her nephew Parker went missing, which is why she is relieved he has been found. Parker went missing on August 21. Eastman says they didn’t expect him to be missing for such a long time. Her family was told Parker is safe and well in California. The first thing…

Small Business Saturday Highlights Local Entrepreneurs

american express started the tradition to remind communities about their local businesses

FARGO, N.D. — Before Cyber Monday comes around, small businesses around the F-M area are making sure people remember them during the holiday season. Some say small businesses are the backbone of small towns. “You have to have small businesses to function in a town,” said Darla Julin, owner of Fantasies in Frosting. Julin says people tend to forget that on…

Emu That Went Viral For Avoiding Capture In Minnesota Dies

Died During Attempt To Recapture Him

BECKER, Minn. — The story of an escaped emu that captivated a Minnesota town ends in tragedy. A photo from the “Dork The Emu” Facebook page shows a group cornering the bird Saturday afternoon. Dork escaped from his owner, Tom Berry, in Becker Minnesota. He had been seen throughout the area, eluding attempts to capture him, but Berry’s daughter, Kim…

Armed Man Surrenders After Hours-Long Standoff with Fargo Police

Neal Gerbais, who has lived in Fargo for much of his life, says today was the first time he's ever gotten a Code Red from police for something like this

FARGO, ND — Tense moments for a neighborhood in north Fargo. Police swarmed the area after reports of a man with a gun at an apartment building. It was several hours before Fargo Police were able to de-escalate the situation on the 500 block of Forest Ave. N, but police were able to convince Amar Kovacevic to surrender and they…

Some Prefer to Keep Black Friday Shopping to Just Friday

Santa Claus has also made his way back to the mall so people can take pictures with him

FARGO, ND — While many people tried to get Black Friday steals last night, others say they preferred to do their shopping today. Places like West Acres Mall were packed with people all day trying to get bargains. Santa Claus has also made his way back to the mall so people can take pictures with him. One family from California…

Apartment Damaged in Thanksgiving Kitchen Fire

Firefighters responded to 3320 17th Avenue South to reports of a fire

  FARGO, ND — Thanksgiving dinner turned into a fire emergency for people who lived in a south Fargo apartment building. Firefighters responded to 3320 17th Avenue South to reports of a fire. Witnesses say the second floor hallway of the building was filling with smoke. Firefighters say when they entered an apartment on that floor, they found a fire…

Detroit Lakes Teen, Missing Since August, Found Safe

The page, Reaching Parker, is run by Parker's mom, Meghan, who spoke to KVRR's Jessie Cohen in October

  DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — A Detroit Lakes teen, who ran away from his home last August, has been found safe. A post on the Facebook page, Reaching Parker, states that 15-year-old Parker Eastman was found by authorities and is okay. The page is run by Parker’s mom, Meghan, who spoke to KVRR’s Jessie Cohen in October. The post states…

Farm Rescue Adds New Service for Farmers and Ranchers in Need

The non-profit provides free labor for farmers and ranchers

  REGIONAL — Farm Rescue has announced they are expanding their services to farmers and ranchers in need. The organization is adding livestock feeding assistance and it will be offered throughout North Dakota, Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa, Montana and Nebraska. This will add to a list of services, such as harvesting, haying, and hauling hay and grain. The nonprofit provides…

Home For The Pawlidayz: Free Adoptions At Cats Cradle

Leaving you a little extra cash to spend on toys for the newest member of the family.

Everyone wants to make it home for the holidays, and adoptable animals are no exception. That’s why Cats Cradle shelter in Fargo is teaming up with Zappos for their Black Friday weekend of free, sponsored cat adoptions over Thanksgiving weekend. Cats Cradle is an all-volunteer, non-profit cat shelter that works hard to bring in kitties off the street in the…