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Paradox Comics-N-Cards Holds “Back to the Books” Sale

Their 25th is anniversary is also coming up

FARGO, N.D. — If you’re looking for a good deal on comics and games, you might be able to find one with back to school season. Paradox Comics–N–Cards is having a back to school sale where everything in store is 20 percent off. Their 25th anniversary is also coming up which means more special events are in the near future. Those…

Children Learn About Healthy Lifestyles on Kids Day at Red River Market

Many local farmers took part in the weekly market

FARGO, N.D. — Kids got to learn about healthy foods and activities while having fun at the Red River Market. As part of Kid’s Day at the Market, kids got to sing and dance along with Penny and Pals while checking out goods from local farmers. CrossFit Fargo also held a challenge to see which kids could go 100 meters on…

Deeply Rooted Traditions Are Aplenty at “Potato Days” in Barnesville

The celebration has happened continuously in the city since 1991

BARNESVILLE, Minn. — Over the years, Barnesville has cultivated a rich history with one important crop. “This started in 1931, it took a few years off, and we brought it back in 1991, and we’re such a potato–rich area for farming, so it’s just a natural festival for us to have,” said Theresa Olson, the Festival Director for Potato Days. Like…

Heitkamp Discusses Trade and the Farm Bill With Chamber of Commerce

Heitkamp is on the Farm Bill Conference Committee

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.) joined a discussion with the Fargo-West Fargo-Moorhead Chamber of Commerce to talk about trade and the Farm Bill. Those involved with the meting say they hope a deal can be reached soon so farmers can have some certainty by the time harvest comes. “As we get closer to harvest, there tends to be more…

Several Homes Affected By Lightning Strike in South Fargo

You should stay inside during thunderstorms

FARGO, N.D. — A home in South Fargo was hit by lightning last night during the thunderstorm. Neighbors on 56th Avenue South say multiple houses on the street were affected by the strike and are having some electrical issues. Firefighters checked the area for signs of danger. The fire department says there were no signs of a fire but some parts…

Moorhead Fire Hosts Golf Tournament for The Salvation Army

23 teams of four registered to play at the tournament

MOORHEAD– The Moorhead Fire Department hosted its 21st annual golf tournament for a special cause. Money made from the event went directly to The Salvation Army. 23 teams of four registered to play at the tournament. Moorhead Firefighter, Adam Puetz, says it’s very rewarding to see how much money can be raised. “They’ve helped us out a lot,” Moorhead Firefighter…

West Fargo Police Explorer Post Lets Youth Get a Taste of Law Enforcement

The program goes through the majority of what's covered at the police academy

WEST FARGO, N.D. — If you know someone who’s in high school or college who might be interested working in law enforcement, they can start exploring early. The West Fargo Police Explorer Post lets young people get a taste of the field. “Growing up in the field, it’s kind of hard field to turn away from when you’re brought up in…

MSUM, Concordia College Report Upticks in Enrollment in Key Demographics

The two schools have more first-year students hailing from the fargo-Moorhead area

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Hundreds of students packed up carts and moved into the dorms at Minnesota State University Moorhead for the first time. The new Dragons share one common interest as they begin the new school year. “I came to MSUM because I was really excited about how it was a small campus but it had a lot of diversity and…

UND and Delta Partner Up to Develop the Next Generation of Pilots: One of 8 Universities

With students from every state in the nation and many countries around the world, the Delta Propel Program will be another reason for students to travel near and far for the aviation program

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — It is the 50th anniversary of The University of North Dakota’s School of Aerospace Sciences and they are celebrating with a new partnership. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen tells us how the Delta Propel program will help develop the next generation of pilots. “Over the next decade, half of Delta’s current pilot workforce will reach mandatory retirement age…

Willow Park Elementary School Opens in West Fargo

It is both the newest and largest elementary school in the district

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Willow Park Elementary School held its open house where students and parents got to tour the school and meet teachers. It is both the newest and largest elementary school in West Fargo. Most of the staff was already employed with the district. The principal, Ethan Ehlert, says one of the unique things about the school is a…