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Man checked for smoke inhalation after house starts on fire in Douglas County, MN

February 22, 2026

TJ Nelson,

DOUGLAS CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A man is checked on scene for smoke inhalation, but didn’t need any further medical care, after a house fire in Brandon, Minnesota. Douglas County deputies and Brandon Fire Department responded just after 7 a.m. after the man called and reported the house was full of smoke. Both occupants were able to get out safely….

Search For Isadora Wengel Moves To Battle Lake

Search for Isadora Wengel Continues in Battle Lake

Not only did police spot a vehicle allegedly driven by their prime suspect in Otter Tail County, but that same suspect also went to high school in Battle Lake.

February 22, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

BATTLE LAKE, MN (KVRR) – Joshua Hite, the man who stands accused of Isadora Wengel, is from the Battle Lake region, so it is possible he disposed of her remains around that area. If that’s the case – locals want to make sure they do their part to help. “This shouldn’t be the highlight of the news about Battle Lake,”…

Winterslam Breaks Attendance Record for Third Year Running

Below Zero Wrestling's flagship event also generated a good deal of money for the Special Olympics.

February 22, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The region’s biggest annual wrestling show returned to West Fargo, and this time, they were also raising money for a good cause. Winterslam, put on by Below Zero Wrestling, took place at the Butler Machinery Arena on the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. The action-packed show featured top local talent as well as former WWE stars….

Vietnamese Lunar New Year Celebrated at Fargo Air Museum

This year's symbol is the fire horse, signifying strength, freedom, and energy.

February 22, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A first-of-its kind celebration in Fargo gave everyone a chance to experience Vietnamese culture at a pivotal time in the calendar. February 17 was Tet, or the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. This Saturday, the Vietnamese American Association held a celebration at the Fargo Air Museum, a ticketed event that included traditional Vietnamese food and drink and…

Families Invited to Viking Ship Park to Paint the Snow

The outdoor activity featured multiple paint types for multiple surfaces.

February 22, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – The recent snowfall has left quite the blanket of white laying around the Fargo-Moorhead area. One local group decided to use that blanket as their artistic canvas. Play in Open Spaces, an educational organization dedicated to outdoor activities, held a Paint the Snow Party at Viking Ship Park on Saturday. Families had free access to paints…

Benefit Held for Mark Liljequist

Mark had been feeling ill since 2018, but only recently received his final diagnosis.

February 22, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The local community came out en masse this weekend for a benefit for a man with a terminal medical diagnosis at one of his favorite places. The benefit for Mark Liljequist took place on Saturday at AMVETS in Fargo. Mark recently was diagnosed with acute pulmonary fibrosis and likely has less than a year to live….

Supreme Court Struck Down President Trump's Tariffs, And State Senators React

State senators share their reaction after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s tariffs

February 20, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — In a major ruling, the Supreme Court has ruled against President Trump’s imposition of tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Chief Justice John Roberts said those words cannot bear such weight. “I don’t think it’s a big surprise. We anticipated that there would be probably some of the tariff activity struck down by the…

YWCA of Cass Clay CEO and Sen. John Hoeven

YWCA of Cass Clay shares concerns after a grant to provide shelter had not been renewed

February 20, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A funding source for shelters across the state has expired, and YWCA of Cass Clay’s CEO has expressed her concerns. The grant, provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Continuum of Care program, had provided housing for those who were in need. In 2025, the state received $3.3 million, which provided…

OSHA fines Fargo company over $26,000 after work-related death

February 20, 2026

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is issuing five citations and fining a Fargo company over $26,000 after a man was killed in a work-related accident last year. Tuah Kollie died July 24 at Mid America Steel in the industrial park. KFGO News requested the results of OSHA’s investigation through the Freedom of Information Act. Mid America…

Inaugural Indigenous Film Festival

February 20, 2026

Emily Welker,

FARGO — It’s a culture with a rich tradition of oral storytelling. And they’re looking for local filmmakers to bring their stories to the silver screen, here in the metro. Organizers are putting out a call for submissions for the very first Indigenous Film Festival in Fargo. It’s open to Native American and Indigenous directors, co-directors, or producers. You can…