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6th Annual All-Star Week Kickoff

FARGO — Summer sports season is in full swing, and the 6th annual All-Star week is starting today in the metro. This year’s headliners include men’s figure skating great Scott Hamilton and former Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway, as well as former standout Bison coaches and talent. They also include Roger Maris Junior, the son of the late baseball star and…

Man killed by falling tree in Brandon, MN is identified

BRANDON, Minn. (KVRR) — A man who died after being pinned under a tree in Brandon, Minnesota last week has been identified. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says the victim is 78-year-old Robert Hinderscheid of Brandon. A preliminary summary from Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office was consistent with the investigation on scene, indicating that the manner of death was accidental. Categories: Local…

North Dakota ethics survey shows respondents lack confidence in state officials

The North Dakota Ethics Commission conducts its Feb. 18, 2026, meeting at the North Dakota State Capitol in Bismarck. Pictured from left is General Counsel Logan Carpenter, Executive Director Rebecca Binstock, Commissioner Mark Western, Chair Cynthia Lindquist, Operations Administrator Adilene Moos, Commissioner Pam Sharp, Commissioner Ron Goodman and Commissioner Jared Huibregtse. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota…

New rules for 4-day school weeks draw pushback from some rural North Dakota schools

Shannon Faller, high school principal for Alexander Public Schools in northwest North Dakota, testifies at a hearing on new proposed rules for four-day school weeks on June 4, 2026 at the North Dakota Capitol. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction is weighing new rules for four-day-a-week K-12 schools,…

Barnyard Beginners, Part 2

In this installment of our series, the children in the LEP navigate challenges and look towards the fast-approaching Red River Valley Fair.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – 12-year-old Frankie Gendron has been with Pumpkin the lamb for a couple of months now, and Frankie is used to Pumpkin having a certain, shall we say, ease of movement. So when she turned up to the barn one day and found that movement restricted – she knew something was off. “I let her play…

Third Annual Wing Cook-Off Shows Support for First Responders

All the funds raised by the event went towards the creation of care packages for members of the military, firefighters, and police officers.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Lovers of all things chicken wings congregated to cook some good food on June 13 and raise money for a good cause. W.H. Davy Memorial Park played host to the 3rd Annual Wing Cook-Off, organized by Heroes Compass and Swing Barrel Brewing Company. Heroes Compass is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting first responders and military veterans,…

Local Movie Production Seeks Local Actors

Director Zeapoe Matalda has a history of shooting in familiar Fargo-Moorhead area spots and wants to use as much local talent as possible for her newest project.

Photo by Kellee Hann, Soul Tree Photography StudioFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Following the success of the film “Roommate”, which was shot, acted, and directed by local talent, many of the same crew members are teaming up again for a new movie – and they’re looking for even more participants. Filmmaker Zeapoe Matalda is almost ready to begin shooting “America’s Most…