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Salvation Army kicks off their annual Red Kettle Campaign

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Bells will be ringing across the Fargo-Moorhead area as the Salvation Army has kicked off the start of the annual Red Kettle Campaign. And this year’s goal is to raise $850,000. “It’s important to understand that bell ringers are an integral part of our fundraising campaign. Christmas is our largest event for fundraising. So, over $850,000,…

NP Parking Garage now open in downtown Fargo

The new NP Parking Garage is open to drivers. 11/14/25.FARGO — The City of Fargo is celebrating the opening of a new downtown parking garage. The NP Parking garage, located at 602 NP Ave., is a collaboration between the city, Kilborn Group, the Downtown Community Partnership, and others. It boasts 480 parking spaces, making it the largest parking garage in…

Gov. Kelly Armstrong issues executive order creating new council on homelessness

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong issued an executive order on Friday establishing a new council to address homelessness in the state. The North Dakota Interagency Council on Homelessness will compose of 12 members, with North Dakota Housing Finance Agency Executive Director Brandon Dettlaff named chair and Commissioner of Recovery & Reentry Jonathan Holth serving as vice-chair….

Tractor Totaled in Train Accident

The driver of the tractor was said to have only sustained minor injuries.

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, MN (KVRR) – A 67-year-old man from Henning, Minnesota, has luckily only suffered minor injuries after his tractor was struck by a train northwest of the city. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says that just before 2 A.M. on November 13, the man was driving his tractor, headed east on 290th Street. As he approached the…

Juvenile charged following Grand Forks pursuit

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A juvenile is charged after leading authorities on a pursuit. Around 6:30 p.m., an officer attempted to pull over a vehicle for erratic driving near 1300 South Washington Street. The vehicle fled at a high-rate of speed. A Grand Forks County Sheriffs Deputy used a PIT maneuver near 2600 17th Avenue South to stop the…

SNAP Benefits Returning to North Dakota Soon

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Health and Human Services says they are taking immediate steps to ensure households receive their full or remaining November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP benefits. Households that received a partial SNAP benefit on November 7 will be issued the remaining amount. Those that did not receive any benefit on November 7 will receive…

North Dakota State University Named College of Distinction for 2025-26

University staff say they're especially proud of their recent progress in the areas of career development and educational opportunity for those in the military.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota State University prides itself on a great many things – be it the on-field success of the Bison, the accomplishments of its alumni, or the campus atmosphere they’ve cultivated. Now, they have one more feather to stick in their collective cap. “This really is a celebration of all the work and the commitment we…

Confusion on social media stirs over sign posted near Mangos in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Confusion stirred on social media over a sign that appeared in front of the Mexican restaurant, Mangos. Some took to social media to ask whether Mangos was closing its doors. A sign was posted outside, feet away from their door, labeled “Available” with a listed realtor. Early this afternoon, two employees were seen taking down the…

MSUM hosts annual 24-hour online fundraiser to support scholarships and programs

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — For twenty-four hours straight, MSUM is asking its community to help fundraise for many scholarships, programs, and campus initiatives. “Giving Day is really a day for us to celebrate philanthropy at MSUM. We take some time both to lift up our donors, but also to remember why we’re doing what we’re doing, and that is all…