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Pride Volunteers Getting Ready for Week Full of Pride Events in the Metro

The Pride Flags have been raised in downtown Fargo to celebrate the start of FM Pride Week and more volunteers are needed

FARGO, N.D. — The Pride Flags have been raised in downtown Fargo to celebrate the start of FM Pride Week and more volunteers are needed. Those with the Pride Collective say having volunteers is crucial in order to continue the success of the 18th Pride Week in the metro. The week is packed full of events including a parade, dance…

Nichole’s Fine Pastry Win’s A Special Award from the Food Network

Nichole's Fine Pastry in downtown Fargo has been a staple in our community for the last 15 years

FARGO, N.D. — Nichole’s Fine Pastry in downtown Fargo has been a staple in our community for the last 15 years. But KVRR’s Jessie Cohen tells us how the pastry shop has caught the eye of national food outlets. Behind the doors of Nichole’s Fine Pastry lies desserts that are also designs… “The attention to detail is unequal anywhere,” said…

Motorcycle Driver And Passenger Hurt After Crashing Into Car

Both Were Taken To Altru in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A motorcycle driver crashes into a car in Grand Forks sending two people to the hospital. Police say 19-year-old Josh Human turned into a car at 47th Avenue and South Washington Street. Human and his female passenger were thrown from the bike and were both taken to Altru with minor injuries. Police say he will be…

Prime Minister of Iceland Attends Heritage Celebration In North Dakota

Iceland Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir is 5th To Attend Deuce of August

Iceland Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir & North Dakota Governor Doug BurgumMOUNTAIN, N.D. — The small northeastern North Dakota town of Mountain is holding its annual Icelandic heritage celebration this weekend. Gov. Doug Burgum welcomed the prime minister of Iceland to the 119th Deuce of August festival. His office says she is the fifth sitting prime minister of Iceland to attend…

Moorhead Woman Gathers Backpacks from United Way to Donate to Others

Chanon Anderson has collected backpacks for New American children for the last five years

FARGO, N.D. — Stacks upon stacks of backpacks lined the walls inside the FargoDome, but a select few were stacked in bins, handled with care, and delivered to one Moorhead woman. However, Chanon Anderson isn’t keeping any to herself. “It’s just, you know, to help the families out, it’s like Christmas to me to give the kids their backpacks, the joy…

Happy Hooligans, the 119th Wing of the North Dakota Air National Guard, Welcome New Commander

Colonel Darrin Anderson started his military career in 1983

FARGO, N.D. — The 119th Wing of the North Dakota Air National Guard, also known as the Happy Hooligans, welcomed a new commander, Darrin Anderson. “Such an honor to be leading this organization. I have some bias, but it’s the best national air guard in the country, no better feeling,” he said. He  started his military career in 1983. “Colonel Anderson,…

German Folk Festival Celebrates Traditional Culture

There was music, food, and art

FARGO, N.D. — If you want to experience all things German without leaving town, then the German Folk Festival is the place for you. The festival featured everything from live music to food to art on display. The Bockfest Boys and Dale Dahmen and the Beats performed traditional polka music. People of all ages could also enjoy crafts like wood carving…

Community Members Honor Lives Lost in Yazidi Genocide

Former ISIS captive Sharin Jardo was one of the featured speakers

MOORHEAD, Minn. — People from across the metro gathered to honor the lives lost during the Yazidi genocide. Four years after the genocide began in Iraq, people lit candles to commemorate those who passed away because of the genocide. People also listened to speeches from Sherin Jardo, a Yazidi who escaped ISIS captivity and emigrated to the United States, as well…

New American Candidates Discuss Progress of June Election with Supporters

Nyamal Dei, Abidwale Sharif, and Matuor Alier ran for positions on Fargo, West Fargo School Boards

FARGO, N.D. — The local elections this past June proved to be historic for members of the New American community in the metro. Three New Americans ran for positions in both Fargo and West Fargo, the most in recent memory. Nyamal Dei and Abdiwale Sharif threw their names in the hat for the Fargo School Board, while Matour Alier campaigned to…