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LIVE: Chuck Klosterman Speaks

FARGO — He’s a best-selling author of both fiction and nonfiction, writes for The New York Times, GQ, The Washington Post, ESPN, the Guardian and Spin. He speaks in public all the time and is a widely acknowledged master of words. But for Breckenridge, Minn.-born and Wyndmere, N.D.-raised Chuck Klosterman, the prospect of giving Saturday’s main commencement address at UND…

LIVE: Raising Our Sleep Standards With Down Home

FARGO — A lot of us have a tough time getting enough sleep. But if you don’t have a proper bed to sleep in, it’s much harder. And now, local nonprofit Down Home wants you to verify that for yourself. Down Home provides home furnishings for people coming out of homelessness, who often don’t have beds or other household goods….

LIVE: Bethany’s Buddies

FARGO — Matchmaking can be a tough line of work for anyone. And when it comes to finding the perfect match for a senior, the standards get even higher. That’s why the “Bethany’s Buddies” program at the Bethany Retirement Living is such a stroke of inspiration. The program brings in senior dogs from 4 Luv of Dog rescue to visit…

Fargo Tattoo Expo held at Ramada by Wyndham

FARGO, N.D (KVRR) — The first Fargo Tattoo Expo came to town over the weekend. It was held at Ramada by Wyndham. People had the opportunity to get tattoos done by artists from around the country, including some who had been featured on the TV show, “Ink Master.” The event also featured sword swallowing performances by “sideshow couple,” Captain and…

Moorhead family seeking change in Minnesota laws after drowning tragedy

MOORHEAD, Minn.  (KVRR) – A family in Moorhead have been grieving since the death of their 13-year-old daughter, and they are using that pain to ask for changes in Minnesota law by marching at the capitol this week. The Rich family are asking for laws regarding water safety, like life vests being required for minors under the age of 18…