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NDSU launches Peltier Institute for Advancement in Agricultural Technology

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — On Monday, North Dakota State University launched the start of the Peltier Institute for Advancement in Agricultural Technology. The institute is being put together with a donation of $15 million from the Peltier family. “It was only natural that our family give a gift in honor of innovation, technology, teaching. So we wanted to reward all…

The Bell in the Lake, the Norwegian Diaspora in the U.S.

MOORHEAD — It’s the 200th anniversary of the first organized Norwegian immigration to the United States. And just in time, the region’s libraries are bringing us a celebrated Norwegian author to talk about his first novel set among the Norwegian diaspora here in our part of the U.S. Lars Mytting is the author of “The Bell in the Lake.” It’s…

Cheney Middle School principal says students are following the cellphone rule

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “They put it away without argument for the most part. Not that we haven’t had the occasional students who wanted to argue it. Most of the time, it’s because there’s something going on at home or they want to be able to communicate with a parent which is understandable,” said Amber Rudolph, Principal at Cheney…

GiGi’s Playhouse celebrates ten years with family fun event

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — GiGi’s Playhouse celebrated its ten-year anniversary on Sunday with a high-energy, family-fun event. Families a part of GiGi’s Playhouse teamed up to walk or run through the annual GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge. From both a 5k Fun Run to the 1-Mile Inspirational Walk. Festivities also included bounce houses, vendors, face painting, and more. While the event celebrated…

Deli lovers celebrate for ‘Little Bodega’ in downtown Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fans of local food truck, Detroit Deli, had their first taste of the up-and-coming Little Bodega in Downtown Fargo. On Saturday, the Little Bodega celebrated its move from a food truck to a storefront. Like any typical bodega, it will have fresh produce, deli, cheese, and other small grocery items. The store owner, originally from the…

Fifth annual Moorhead Sausage Festival brings a taste of German delights

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead kicks off the fall season with their annual Sausage Festival. For the fifth year, the festival has brought a variety of vendors, contests, music, and more. Bringing the metro area a taste of German delicacies, from craft beer to wines. The people at the festival say it is the WURST (best) event of the year….

Hope Inc. invited people of all ages to their Adaptive Track Meet

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The race was on! HOPE Inc. hosted its annual Adaptive Track Meet event on Saturday. The event was held at Concordia College’s Olson Forum Fieldhouse. Both Concordia’s Cross Country team and Track team assisted in congratulating all the participants with their very own medals. Over forty participants of all ages participated in the various race divisions,…

Fargo Anime convention kicks off weekend of family fun

Convention attendees tour vendor stalls at Fargo Anime convention. 9/26/25.FARGO — Fargo Anime is holding their annual anime convention this weekend. The theme of this year’s convention is Obligatory Beach Episode, a type of episode that’s a common trope in anime. Besides offering cosplayers a chance to show off their skills, there are areas for people to play table top…

City leaders discuss reducing free parking in downtown and more

The recommendations come from the 2025 Downtown Parking Study

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Here in the downtown area, there are four parking ramps and various spaces for off-street parking. But one study shows that many of the ramps are underused. And city leaders want to change that. “We want to provide parking options for everyone. And the city’s made tremendous investments in off street ramps and lots. And so…