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Sen. Cramer To Return To Washington, D.C. Monday With A Light Schedule After Concussion and Brain Bleed

March 2, 2025

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota’s junior U.S. Senator, Kevin Cramer, plans to return to work on Monday after suffering a concussion, seizure and slight brain bleed last weekend. In an update on social media, Cramer says he will keep his schedule light and intends to remain in Washington for most of the week. The Republican congressman says he is…

Accidental Fire Damages Unattached Garage in Fargo

March 2, 2025

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Firefighters responded to a garage fire in south Fargo early Saturday morning. Crews were called to the 3100 Block of Westgate Drive South and found heavy smoke coming from an unattached garage. The fire had started to spread to the home, but firefighters extinguished those flames before focusing on the garage. Battalion Chief Jason Ness says…

Fargodome Hosts 63rd Annual Red River Valley Home & Garden Show

Attendees were there to either look for assistance on specific home improvement projects or just to peruse the offerings of hundreds of vendors.

March 2, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Thousands of people headed to the Fargodome this weekend for the annual Red River Valley Home and Garden Show. More than 230 vendors packed the concourses and the field, and officials estimated over 7 thousand people attended during the 3-day expo. People looking for resources for their next home improvement project found hot tubs, window treatments,…

West Acres Hosts Winter Farmers Market

The event also featured a Senior Day coffee social to kick things off.

March 2, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – While temperatures are warming up, it’s still not quite yet warm enough to move the farmers’ market outdoors. That’s why West Acres Mall hosted it indoors this Saturday, with more than 35 local vendors offering hot food, original artwork, and homemade crafts, among other things. The Winter Farmers Market also doubled as a Senior Day, with…

Protest Held in Broadway Square; Targeted at Sen. Cramer

Based off their interpretation of comments the Senator made during an interview, the protesters feel their voices are not being heard.

March 2, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Some of the protesters that gathered in the wake of Sen. Kevin Cramer’s comments.FARGO, N.D. – Protesters filled Broadway Square in Fargo on Saturday to protest many actions of the Trump administration but primarily to send a message to one North Dakota congressman. Sen. Kevin Cramer gave an interview on February 20 and many people interpreted some of his comments…

Moorhead Dairy Queen Celebrates Annual March 1st Re-Opening

The day has been officially commemorated by the city of Moorhead as "Dairy Queen Day," so the tradition isn't likely to change anytime soon.

March 2, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Though temperatures barely peaked above 20 degrees, a loyal line of customers would not be dissuaded from getting their Dairy Queen fix as soon as the windows flew open at 10 A.M. “We always think of this every year,” laughed co-owner Troy DeLeon. “Are they going to come back? Do people remember? And they do. It’s…

North Dakota Air National Guard Airman Honored With National Heroism Award

Fargo Police Sgt. Zachary Robinson Given National Heroism Award By Air Force

2024 Pitsenbarger Award from Air Force Sergeants Association

March 2, 2025

TJ Nelson,

Air Force Master Sgt. Zachary Robinson holds the Pitsenbarger Award during a group photo with 119th Wing and Fargo civic leaders March 1, 2025, on the Fargo Air National Guard Base, Fargo, North Dakota. The Pitsenbarger Award is a national recognition given to enlisted Airmen who display extraordinary courage and selflessness in life-threatening situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff…

SWAT Called To Thompson, N.D. To Make Arrest of Barricaded Man

March 2, 2025

TJ Nelson,

Joseph RudTHOMPSON, N.D. (KVRR) — Grand Forks Regional SWAT Team is called out to Thompson, North Dakota after a man barricaded himself in an apartment bedroom. The sheriff’s office was serving an arrest warrant around 10 a.m. on 44-year-old Joseph Rud for violating bond conditions. After confirming he was home, they knocked down the door and found a gun safe…

UPDATE: Charges brought against White Earth officials were unfounded

The Chairman faces six charges, while the Secretary-Treasurer faces three.

March 2, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

UPDATE (2/28/25) : Charges brought against two elected White Earth Reservation officials were unfounded. Statement below: White Earth Reservation Business Committee (RBC) acknowledges recent allegations regarding the conduct of certain elected officials and wishes to address these concerns directly with our citizens, stakeholders, and the broader community. As stewards of our sovereign nation, we take these matters with the utmost…

“Future of Farming” Comes to Wheatland

The event featured several high-profile people from the agriculture world, including the Chief Technology Officer of John Deere.

March 2, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WHEATLAND, N.D. – Farmers in the Red River Valley Region got a glimpse of what industry experts are calling the next great leaps forward for agriculture. The “Future of Farming” event was held at the Grand Farm Innovation Campus in Wheatland. In attendance were many industry leaders, including the Chief Technology Officer of John Deere. Speakers touted advancements such as…