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Safety Safari Brings Big Crowds to Red River Zoo

The annual event is a community favorite for families and members of law enforcement alike.

May 31, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Many folks took advantage of the nice weather midday Saturday by attending one of the Red River Zoo’s most popular annual events. The Safety Safari returned to the Zoo from 2 to 6 P.M. on May 30. Law enforcement departments, first responders, and other safety-focused personnel were in attendance, having friendly, face-to-face interactions with kids and…

Surprise Phoebe Bridgers Show Creates Huge Queue in Downtown Fargo

Bridgers' current tour consists entirely of pop-up, previously unannounced shows, and speculation had been growing she could stop in Fargo after playing a show Saturday night in Eau Claire.

May 31, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – One of indie music’s biggest stars drew a huge line downtown for tickets to a surprise same-day pop-up concert. Staff at the Aquarium in Fargo began posting signs at 9 A.M. on May 31 advertising a Phoebe Bridgers show that evening. The line for tickets quickly stretched around the block – and although sales didn’t begin…

"end Of An Era" School Carnival Bids Farewell To Horace Mann Building

“End of an Era” School Carnival Sends Horace Mann off in Style

The event was intended to make the families of students more comfortable with each other and serve as part of a goodbye to the beloved structure.

May 31, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Before the book finally closes on a long chapter in Fargo educational history on June 4th, Horace Mann faculty and the Madison PTA teamed up to host the “End of an Era” school carnival on the afternoon of May 30th. “We’re so excited, there’s families from all three schools, it’s been busy all day, there’s 410…

Klobuchar endorsed for governor, Flanagan for U.S. Senate at Minnesota DFL Convention

May 31, 2026

KVRR Staff,

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KVRR/CNN/FOX9) — Sen. Amy Klobuchar won the endorsement for governor after the first round of balloting at the DFL convention in Rochester. On Friday, she announced former Fergus Falls Mayor Ben Schierer as her running mate. Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan was endorsed by Democrats to run for U.S. Senate. Her opponent, Rep. Angie Craig, announced before the convention…

Qualls defeats Demuth in the 10th round of voting to win MN GOP endorsement for governor

May 31, 2026

KVRR Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. (KVRR/FOX9) — Republicans endorse Kendall Qualls to run for governor after electronic voting issues caused delays at the Minnesota GOP State Convention in Duluth. Qualls won the endorsement after 10 rounds of voting. The field was narrowed down from six, including Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth who came in second with 39 percent of the vote and MyPillow…

Dunseith, ND man killed after losing control of pickup and crashing into tree

May 31, 2026

TJ Nelson,

DUNSEITH, N.D. (KVRR) — A Dunseith, North Dakota man is dead after he lost control of his pickup and hit a tree northwest of the town. The crash happened around 2 a.m. on Saturday on 28th Avenue Northeast. North Dakota Highway Patrol says 49-year-old David St. Claire was not wearing a seat belt and he died at the scene. The…

Essentia Health Physician Wants Runners To Be Prepared For Marathon

Local health professional wants runners to prepare for upcoming marathon run

May 29, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Runners on your mark, and get ready to go for this year’s 22nd Annual Fargo Marathon. “Start hydration today, don’t wait till tomorrow morning. Most people that are going to be running tomorrow are well prepared and have been training for a long time, so they know their bodies. So listen to your body while on…

Golden Drive Homeless Kids grills up food to raise funds for nonprofit

May 29, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Golden Drive Homeless Kids is grilling up at Cashwise, serving up brat lunches and hot dogs. The lunch is raising funds to HELP OUT local homeless youth in the metro area. Last weekend, Golden Drive surpassed their previous record of serving meals. Each meal comes with a brat, chips, and a drink. While it may fill…

ND Secretary of State’s Office reminds voters to return absentee ballots before election day deadline

May 29, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Cass County Secure Drop Box locate in front of the Cass County Courthouse.BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota Secretary of State’s Office is reminding voters planning to use absentee ballots to vote in the June primary to send them in as soon as possible. The office says they sent out 35,710 absentee ballots to people requesting to vote absentee. Of…

ICE officer wanted for shooting man during Minneapolis crackdown is arrested in Texas

May 29, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Federal Bureau of Prisons officers on the scene where a federal immigration agent shot a man Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in north Minneapolis. (Photo by Max Nesterak/MInnesota Reformer)MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal immigration officer wanted for shooting a Venezuelan man during the Trump administration’s Minnesota crackdown was arrested Friday in Texas, authorities said. Christian Castro, of the Immigration and Customs…