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Midco is Bringing Wi-Fi to Downtown Fargo…P.S. It’s Free!

In nine to ten weeks, people will be able to access the public Wi–Fi on Broadway and some of the side streets

FARGO, ND — Trying to upload a new photo or access social media apps will no longer be a problem in downtown Fargo. On Monday night, city leaders agreed to new rules allowing Midco to set up free Wi–Fi downtown. In nearly 10 weeks, people will be able to access the public Wi–Fi on Broadway and some of the side…

Groundbreaking of New NDSU Dorm Named in Honor of Professor

Construction on NDSU's Newest Dorm Began, Named in Honor of Catherine Cater

FARGO, ND — People came together at the NDSU campus for a groundbreaking of a new dorm building. The dorm is named in honor of Catherine Cater, a beloved teacher and mentor to students of NDSU for generations. The site is located just south of the RedHawks Stadium and 15th Avenue North and will house sophomore students. One of the…

Sky Fitness: A Workout Where You Can Embrace Your Inner Child

The workout is all done on a trampoline and helps exercise many muscles you normally don't use

FARGO, ND — Sky Fitness is making working out fun again. The Sky Fit program is a 30 minute, high-intensity workout program on a trampoline. MPX Fitness partnered with Sky Zone to start the program, which helps people work all the muscle groups they might not normally use in other physical activities. Some are saying the program makes them feel like…

1-Up: Nintendo Bringing Back NES Classic Edition Console in 2018

Nintendo company officials confirm they are bringing back the NES Classic Edition console that was discontinued earlier this year

NATIONAL — Gamers, you may have just defeated your toughest level yet and you didn’t need a 1-up to do it. Nintendo company officials confirm they are bringing back the NES Classic Edition console that was discontinued earlier this year. The $60 console was a top-seller when it came out in 2016, quickly selling out in stores across the country…

Dump Truck Causes Massive Power Outage in Jamestown Area

Two severed lines came to rest across both lanes of traffic

JAMESTOWN, ND — Otter Tail Power Company spent the afternoon working on a massive power outage involving a major transmission line north of Jamestown. Areas affected by the outage included Gackle, Streeter, Eldridge, Windsor, Medina and Montpelier. Otter Tail Power Company says the outage was caused by a dump truck that hit one of the transmission lines on Highway 52….

Governor Dayton, Republican Leaders Working with Mediator

The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Friday that Dayton acted constitutionally when he vetoed the funding

  ST. PAUL, Minn. — Gov. Dayton and top Republicans have chosen a mediator to try to help them out of a constitutional battle. The two sides have been locked in a legal battle for months over Dayton’s decision to veto the Legislature’s budget. The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Friday that Dayton acted constitutionally when he vetoed the funding. But…

Father of Savanna Greywind’s Child Granted Full Custody

Haisley Jo was found by police in the apartment of Greywind's upstairs neighbors

  FARGO, ND — Ashton Matheny, the boyfriend of Savanna Greywind and the father of her child, Haisley Jo, has been granted full custody by the court. Matheny talked with KVRR after the hearing, saying it was emotional and he is excited about the court’s decision. He left the courthouse with his lawyer to pick up Haisley Jo from Greywind’s…

Doing Downtown Right: Upcoming Events in Fargo’s Downtown

School's back in session and things are heating up as the weather cools down, downtown.

As things cool down for the official start of fall soon to come, the students are back in classes at NDSU’s downtown campus and things are heating up with entertainment, dining, shopping and business opportunities in Fargo’s downtown area. Downtown Community Partnership’s Nicolette Berge sat down live in-studio with the Morning Show’s Emily Welker to talk about upcoming events like…

The Red River Valley Remembers and Honors 9/11

The scars on the nation's psyche are still fresh

RED RIVER VALLEY — It’s been 16 years since many call the worst day in modern American history and the scars on the nation’s psyche are still fresh. It’s known as the September 11th terrorist attacks, or 9/11, all around the world. City leaders, law enforcement and members of the community gathered on the Veterans Memorial Bridge to honor and…

American Red Cross Brings More Local Volunteers to Florida

The group aims at providing a way to help give relief without putting volunteers in danger

FARGO, ND — With many volunteers already in Texas, local relief groups are sending even more manpower to Florida. But the American Red Cross told us people who want to help should not go down south by themselves. Hurricane Harvey already did a number on federal relief funds and volunteer groups from across the nation. But companies like Xcel Energy…