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Authorities Identify Man Who Died After Crashing Into Traffic Signal In Grand Forks

He has been identified as 38-year-old Shaun Sabin of Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, ND — One person is dead following a crash in Grand Forks Saturday night. The police department says around 11:30, officers responded to a report of a car hitting a pickup from behind and then speeding off on South Washington Street. That car traveled into the wrong lane before moving back into the right lane and crashed into a…

Pedaling from the Heart: CycleBar Holds Ride to Support Cardiac Health

Proceeds from the ride go to the American Heart Association

WEST FARGO, N.D. — As a regular rider at CycleBar, Jessica Pergande strides along using her pedals, but unlike her long lasting love for cycling, an interest in raising awareness for heart health just took form in last March. “I actually lost my mom unexpectedly to heart disease, so after that I just became dedicated living a life dedicated to heart…

Hundreds of People Brave the Cold for F-M Women’s March

This year's march focused more on local issues

FARGO, N.D. — People in cities across the country took to the streets for the third annual Women’s March. Hundreds of people in the F–M area gathered at the Fargo Civic Center for a rally, and despite the cold, marched downtown. While the first women’s march three years ago was fueled more by the president’s inauguration, organizers say this year’s focused…

Fargo Neighborhood Coalition Meets to Discuss Switching One-Way Streets

Organizers say it's been successfully done in other cities

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Neighborhood Coalition gives everyone a chance to talk about their concerns, no matter which part of town they live in. The major topic of discussion at today’s meeting was changing certain one–way streets like 10th Street and University to two–way streets. Organizers say it’s been successfully done in other cities. Speakers also addressed historic overlays in…

Piecing Together a Tradition: Moorhead Public Library Holds Puzzle Exchange

The exchange takes place days before National Puzzle Day

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead Public Library is putting the pieces together on a new tradition. People came to the library throughout the afternoon to drop off jigsaw puzzles and pick up some new ones as well. Some of the puzzle collectors say this gives people more chances to take up the hobby. Library workers had no idea their first ever puzzle…

Fargo High Rise Fire Under Investigation

Firefighters were called to the fire at 101 2nd St. S. at around 6:15 a.m. Saturday.

FARGO (KFGO) – An automatic sprinkler helped contain a fire in an apartment on the 14th floor of the 22-story Fargo Lashkowitz High Rise. Firefighters were called to the fire at 101 2nd St. S. at around 6:15 a.m. Saturday. A man inside the apartment was removed to safety and evaluated by FM Ambulance. No one was injured. The Fargo…

Fargo Business Owners Call for Repeal of North Dakota’s Blue Laws

Legislators in the ND House recently voted to repeal the laws Thursday

FARGO, N.D. — Growing up in Devils Lake, Amber Sander says she loved getting up to work at a restaurant on Sundays. “Sunday mornings I got the best tips, I loved working Sunday mornings it was awesome. So, I think people that want to services on Sunday also want to have access to the things they want to do after they’re…

Dead Body Found in Grand Forks

Police say the cause of death is still under investigation

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The Grand Forks Police Department has found a dead man in the 400 block of N. 4th St. When officers arrived, they found the man unresponsive in the enclosed box of a pickup truck. The cause of death is not known. Police say there are no signs of foul play. The investigation is ongoing. If anyone has…

KVRR Takes A Trip Back in Time With Ten-Year Photo Challenge

the challenge has gone viral across all social media platforms

FARGO, N.D. — People across the country have been taking part in a photo challenge online where they compare a side-by-side photo of themselves ten years ago to now. So we’re taking a look back here at some of our KVRR family.     Categories: Entertainment, Local News, Minnesota News, North Dakota News, The Buzz Tags: KVRR, ten year photo…

TSA Agents at Hector Working Without Pay are Served Lunch from Somali Community

Many in the Somali community came to Fargo as refugees

FARGO, N.D. — TSA agents are working without pay during the government shutdown, but one group decided to serve them through a major act of kindness. The Somali Community Development of North Dakota, along with the Islamic Center of Fargo, teamed up to serve traditional Somali food to TSA agents. Abdiwali Sharif, executive director of the Somali Community Development of North…