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From left to right: Event Host Danelle Wolnik, Chief Master Sergeant Kari Appletoft, Chief Master Sergeant Erica Carruth, Jamie Fuglestad, Chief Warrant Officer Five Kiley Kuntz, and Second Lieutenant Casey Rolle.

Women in the military talk about their experiences in MSUM Panel event

March 5, 2026

KVRR Staff,

From left to right: Event Host Danelle Wolnik, Chief Master Sergeant Kari Appletoft, Chief Master Sergeant Erica Carruth, Jamie Fuglestad, Chief Warrant Officer Five Kiley Kuntz, and Second Lieutenant Casey Rolle. MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — People at Minnesota State Moorhead got a chance to hear the stories of women currently serving in the military. The university held the panel event,…

City Departments Present Case To Extend Infrastructure Sales Tax

City Department Leaders Urge Renewal of Infrastructure Sales Tax

Those in charge of Fargo's roads, sewage, and water say the cost of utilities will skyrocket if the tax revenue is lost.

March 5, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – On February 5, city officials gathered in the commission chambers for a special informational meeting, watching presentations from various departments regarding how they use the funding from this soon-to-expire sales tax. They urged the commission to approve an extension to the tax, saying the consequences to infrastructure such as city roads and wastewater treatment could be…

Local Researchers Discover Use Of Egg Whites Combats Pfas

Local researchers at NDSU make breakthrough with the use of egg whites on PFAS

March 5, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Over the last two years, researchers at several universities, including NDSU, have been tackling the removal of PFAS from contaminated water. And in a most recent breakthrough, the team has discovered the albumin or protein from egg whites could help with that removal. “Why is this important? Important because it gives us a low-cost option. Also,…

Problem Gambling Awareness Month Shines Light On Troubling Trends In Prediction Markets, Social Casinos

Experts Say Prediction Markets, Social Casinos Fueling Rise of Problem Gambling

Prediction markets are not regulated in the same manner as traditional gambling, meaning that kids as young as 18 can legally wager on a huge variety of things.

March 4, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Advocates against problem gambling have faced an uphill battle in recent years, with sports betting becoming more normalized in society and constant access to ways to wager on smartphones. Over the past twelve months, though, a new, even more dangerous foe has emerged: prediction markets. Susan Sheridan Tucker of the Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling says…

Matthew’s Voice Project has seen an increase in homeless students in need each year

March 4, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A local non-profit helping students experiencing homelessness says they have been seeing an increase in students every year. Matthew’s Voice Project currently serves about 1,000 students in the Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead, and Horace school districts. They provide them with funds to be able to pay for resources as well as things they are in need…

Convention Center Committee Nearing Final Decision On Convention Center

Convention Center Committee seeking public input as they near final decision

March 3, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — From nine proposals down to just four, the Convention Center Committee has been focused on which site will be the best to develop. “One of the primary things we want to see if they changed any detail in the plan. And then we also want to see what the construction budget is, what we can get…

Fargo Native American Commission’s transition plan approved

March 3, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Native American Commission Chair Ashley Littlewolf presents transition plan to the Fargo City Commission on March 2, 2026FARGO, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – The Fargo City Commission has unanimously approved a transition plan for the Native American Commission. The board’s chair, Ashley Littlewolf, says they will continue their work under a broader, community-based governance model without using city staff or funding. “The…

City Of Fargo Homeowners May Soon Apply To Receive Funds For Home Improvements

City of Fargo homeowners can soon apply to receive funds for home improvement projects

March 2, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Residents in parts of the city of Fargo who are looking to renovate and improve their properties may have a chance to receive funding to do so. “We know it’s a lot of work to keep an aging house modern and keep the maintenance going. So it’s just a way to offer an incentive instead of…

Inspiration That Sticks: The Unglued Craft Fest

March 2, 2026

Emily Welker,

FARGO — It’s one of the biggest draws in the region for creative and crafty types. And this year, the Unglued Craft Fest is marking its sweet sixteen. Eighty-some makers from around the region, curated by local artisans, are coming together this weekend for the sixteenth annual festival. It features arts and crafts from regional makers, including jewelry, home decor,…

First CATurday for Fetchers Brings Out Cat Lovers and Potential Adoptees

The pet daycare / boarding facility teamed up with a local animal rescue, who says their need to place animals in forever homes is near-constant.

March 1, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Cat lovers flocked to a Fargo pet daycare / boarding center for a showcase of adoptable felines. Fetchers on 39th Street South referred to it as “CATurday” and teamed up with Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue to bring in some cats in desperate need of a furever home. There were also free goodie bags, tours of Fetchers’…