FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks owner and local businessman Bruce Thom has died at 83. Thom died January 2 in his home, according to his obituary. Thom led the RedHawks organization since the team was founded in 1996. In 2004, he bought the team from Otter Tail Corporation. His son, Brad, is president and CEO of the club. He was…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Over the past year, the concerns of homelessness have been a rising concern for many in the Fargo and Moorhead community. Nationally in the past year homelessness has increased by 18 percent. “Homelessness has been on the rise in our community. It is actually in fact reaching crisis levels and especially with a region like ours…
Gov. Kelly Armstrong, center-right, speaks to reporters next to Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden, right, after holding his first Cabinet meeting in the governor’s conference room at the Capitol on Dec. 16, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — The North Dakota State Investment Board elected Gov. Kelly Armstrong as the new chair. While state statute gives the governor a…
The Central ND News, a conservative and pro-fossil fuel publication with unclear origins, was sent to some Mandan residents this fall. Environmental advocacy group Greenpeace has voiced concerns the mailer could influence jurors in its legal battle with Energy Transfer. (Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – A judge has denied a request by environmental group Greenpeace to…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Soon there will be another place for active kids to run around and have some fun while staying warm. NRG Adventure Park is set to move in to the old Gordmans building at 5100 14th Avenue South in Fargo. According to its website, NRG offers a climbing wall, video games, foam pits, a kid-friendly zip line,…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — After over 50 years in business, Mother’s on Main Avenue in Moorhead is closing. The locally owned record and gift store open since 1970 will close for good on March 1. Brady Bredell took over the store from his father Dan Bredell who died of Covid 19 complications in early 2021. In a social media post,…
FARGO, N.D. – The new year is rife with resolutions regarding weight management. Here to help those seeking assistance in such an endeavor is Andrea Engebretson, who opened Northside Nutrition & Wellness to the public on the evening of January 2. It’s located at 2810 North Broadway in Fargo in the space formerly occupied by a CBD & Wellness establishment….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The soaring price of cocoa has lead to big changes for chocolatiers around the world. Here in Fargo, though, it’s business as usual for one sweet shop, at least for now. “I think that we’ll be stable,” said co-owner of Carol Widman’s Candy Co. and member of the Widman chocolate dynasty, Carol Widman. “We go with…
FOSSTON, Minn. (KVRR) — Fosston Police responded to a weapon at the elementary school. The weapon was seized and an 11-year-old boy was detained. The incident is under investigation. No other details are being released at this time. Police did not clarify what type of weapon was involved. Categories: Crime, Local News, Minnesota News Tags: fosston, Fosston Elementary School, Fosston…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hey Jude! Essentia Health Fargo welcomes its first baby of 2025. Jude Keller was born at 11:30 a.m. on New Year’s Day to Anna and Justin Keller of Moorhead. Jude weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and measured 20 inches long. It is the couple’s first child. More than 1,100 births occurred at Essentia Health Fargo in…
