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Partial solar eclipse can be seen across the region on April 8th

MOORHEAD, Minn., (KVRR) — The solar eclipse is set for April 8th and preparations should be made to enjoy it. The eclipse will be hitting the United States from 12 pm- 4pm in different areas. Here in Fargo, we are expected to see the eclipse from 12:49-3:09 pm and a maximum sun blockage of  63 percent. To see totality, people will…

LIVE: Fargo Fire and Fargo Police Joint Recruiting

FARGO — Their job is to keep the city safe. And now, Fargo’s firefighters and police officers are looking for help doing it. Both departments are now in the midst of a joint recruiting effort for both Fargo city fire and police positions. Fargo police say their department is no exception to the years-long recruiting shortages police departments nationwide have…

LIVE: Harlem Globetrotters in the Red River Valley

FARGO — They’ve been entertaining families and inspiring kids for almost one hundred years. And now, the Harlem Globetrotters are here in the Red River Valley. The exhibition basketball team has introduced their basketball skills, comedy, and theatricality to other countries and cultures for generations. They’ve showcased the talents of NBA stars like Wilt Chamberlain, among others. They’ve been a…

People wanted to apply for vacancies on City of Fargo Boards and Commisions

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) —  The city of Fargo is asking residents to help fill a number of positions on city boards and committees. There are currently seven vacancies, but only three people have expressed interest. Mayor Tim Mahoney is encouraging residents to get involved and help shape the direction of Fargo’s future. “We like people to get involved in the…

Moorhead will have underpass project open houses about road closures and construction

\MOORHEAD, Minn., (KVRR)– In Moorhead, the 11th Street Underpass project has started with road closures and open Houses. First Avenue between 10th and 12th streets as well as 11th street between 2nd Avenue North and Main Avenue are now closed. The closures are expected to last for awhile since the entire project will take about two and a half years…

LIVE: Fargo Native Stars in “A Year With Frog and Toad”

FARGO — It’s a Tony-nominated Broadway show developed right here in Minnesota, at one of the most acclaimed children’s theatre companies in the country. And now, a Fargo native is its star. Reed Sigmund is one of the leads in “A Year with Frog and Toad,” starting next month at the Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis. He plays Toad, the…

Lingering Winter Storm causes bad driving conditions

FARGO, N.D., (KVRR)- With the winter storm coming through the region, driving conditions throughout the metro have been impacted. Around 3 inches of snow was reported in Fargo as of Monday morning, sticking to the roads making their conditions more slick.  The wind is blowing the snow around as well, making it much harder for people to see where they…

Pet Connection: Meet Fajitas

She's a snack all right.

FARGO — Fajitas might start off a little cooler than her namesake dish, but once you give her a minute to warm up, she can serve all the cuddles you want. She came to Pet Connection by way of Homeward Animal Shelter, who got her from the pound, according to Homeward’s Heather Klefstad. They think she’s about a year old,…