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Hallock, Minnesota Murder Victim Identified, Bail Set For Suspect

Justin Esparza/GoFundMeHALLOCK, Minn. (KVRR) — The family of Justin Esparza has started a GoFundMe account to bring the murder victim’s body back to St. Paul. They say the 43-year-old man was murdered in Hallock, Minnesota on Thursday where he lived alone. 23-year-old Jordan Hanson of Kennedy was arrested shortly after the incident and taken to Kittson County jail. She is…

“Battle of the Buns” Combines Cooking and Musical Competition

The event, put on by the non-profit Love Your Buns, aims to raise awareness regarding colon cancer.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – While there were many kinds of cakes and pies available for consumption, the 4th annual Battle of the Buns also featured some rockin’ competition. “First year we had just the battle of the bands, second and third years we had baking competitions,” explained Jarod DCamp, executive director of Love Your Buns. “So, bringing it all together,…

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) established Problem Gambling Awareness Month in 2003 to increase public awareness about problem gambling while promoting prevention, treatment and recovery services.

FARGO, N.D. – It’s Selection Sunday for the NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament, and pretty soon a lot of people are going to come down with a case of bracket fever. But, if you plan on wagering any money on the games, it’s important to do so responsibly. March is actually problem gambling awareness month. While online sportsbook betting is not…

4th Annual Corgi Races and Bring Your Dog to the Game Night

The immensely popular promotion caused fans and their furry friends to pack Scheels Arena.

FARGO, N.D. – Hockey players weren’t the only ones skidding around on the ice at the Fargo Force game last night. That’s right – it was time for everyone’s favorite promotion – corgi races! This was the fourth annual corgi race/bring your dog to the game night, so there were many breeds of good boys and girls all throughout Scheels…

Celebration of Chinese Culture Comes to Fargo Public Library

The event was the fourth in the running series "Know My Culture."

FARGO, N.D. – Traditional forms of Chinese dance were just some of the ways people got a taste of Chinese culture at the Fargo Public Library this weekend. The event was part of the “Know My Culture” series. This particular iteration came from the North Dakota Asian-American Arts and Cultural Initiative. It also featured a presentation on Chinese history, and…

UPDATE: Highway Patrol Continues Investigation Into Fatal Bicycle Crash

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A suspect’s vehicle has been located in connection with the crash that struck and killed a bicyclist in Fargo Wednesday night. The suspect’s identity has not yet been released and investigation into the incident is ongoing by the North Dakota Highway Patrol. — FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The North Dakota Highway Patrol is asking for the…

Major Storm Front Brewing Late Friday Evening Into Saturday Evening

(KVRR) — A major storm front is expected to hit parts of North Dakota into west central Minnesota starting later this evening into Saturday evening. Scattered thunderstorms were expected to start sometime this afternoon with gusty winds, lightning, and small hail. Rain will change into freezing rain from west to east tonight. Snow is to be expected to start in…

Minnesota State Patrol Reminds People To Be Safe This St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

Minn. (KVRR) — The Minnesota State Patrol is reminding people to be safe this weekend and are preparing for the holiday. As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, various festivities will be occurring throughout the state. While the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Fargo has been moved, businesses are hosting many events indoors. While festivities are going on, the Minnesota State Patrol…

KVRR’s Very Own Evening Anchors Are Interviewed By Horace High School Students

HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) — Horace High School broadcast students switched the tables on KVRR’s evening anchors, Alison Voorhees and TJ Nelson, with their very own interview. Students conducting the interview gave an insight into the start of both Voorhees and Nelson’s careers. Nelson was once a radio host before moving into the TV news industry starting as a weatherman at…

Man pleads guilty in theft case including burglary at Roger Maris Museum

HARRISBURG, Pa. (KVRR-KFGO-AP) – A Pennsylvania man who was part of a group that stole paintings by Andy Warhol and Jackson Pollock among other valuables has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to theft of major artwork. Thomas “Tommy” Trotta, 49, is the fourth person sentenced as part of the investigation into thefts that took…