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Mobile Therapy Unit Bridges Access Gap

The retrofitted school bus can drive well outside the F-M metro area to deliver therapy where it's needed most.

January 12, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. – A few years ago, Beyond Boundaries Therapy had an issue. They were providing invaluable assistance to those that needed it in the Fargo-Moorhead region, but those in more rural areas proved frustratingly hard to reach due to reasons such as time commitment, inability to get days off work, and other institutional hurdles. Looking for assistance, they…

Remove vehicles from downtown Fargo streets Monday night

January 12, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The City of Fargo is asking people to move their vehicles from downtown streets one night this week Fargo Public Works crews will remove snow from north and south streets Monday night into Tuesday morning. Beginning at 2 a.m. on Tuesday, vehicles located in no-parking areas on the affected streets will be impounded. This includes all…

Sen. Hoeven Thanks Jamestown-Based Guard Members Who Served At Southern Border

January 12, 2025

TJ Nelson,

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) — Members of Jamestown-based 817th Engineer Company bring home some major hardware. North Dakota National Guard members recently ended a one-year deployment to support security missions at the U.S.-Mexico border and were paid a visit by then Gov. Doug Burgum last February. They were awarded 62 Army commendation medals, 53 achievement medals, 9 military outstanding volunteer service…

Faith United Hosts Tjugondag Knut Celebration

The event, known as Saint Knut's Day in more phonetically forgiving fashion, marks exactly 20 days since Christmas.

January 12, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

A pointed message from the Swedes 20 days after Christmas.FARGO, N.D. – Indecisive about when the best time is to take down your Christmas tree? Just ask the Swedes! Faith United Methodist Church on 19th Avenue North hosted an event today – a traditional Swedish festival day marking exactly 20 days after Christmas. It is colloquially known as Saint Knut’s…

President Biden Signs Bill To Rename Roseau Post Office

January 12, 2025

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — An update on the effort to rename the Roseau Post Office in honor of former longtime postmaster Floyd B. Olson. Rep. Michelle Fischbach introduced legislation last year to honor Olson and it passed in December. She now says the name change is official as President Joe Biden has signed the bill. Olson served as Roseau postmaster…

Hope, Inc. Hosts Adaptive Track Meet

The organization seeks to uplift those with mobility issues, so a wide range of competitors were seen enjoying themselves.

January 12, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Executive director of Hope, Inc., Bill Grommesh, hops in a chair to race one event participant down the track.MOORHEAD, MN – Cheers echoed off the walls at Olson Forum at Concordia College for Hope, Inc’s Winter Adaptive Track Meet. The non-profit offers sports and recreational activities for people with mobility issues. Those issues can take on many forms, so there…

Three Dog Bakery Celebrates Third Birthday

Owner Megan Bergseth says the time flew by, and she's so grateful to the community for helping make her dream a reality.

January 12, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

A customized treat being prepared for one very good boy or girl.WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A big milestone for Three Dog bakery in West Fargo, which has now turned . . . three years old! The wonderland for four legged creatures opened its doors in 2022 and has built a strong customer base ever since. They celebrated by handing…

Youth Ice Fishing Derby on South Woodhaven Pond

Event organizers estimated over 200 children participated in the competition.

January 12, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Some of the tents set up on South Woodhaven Pond.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Last January, ice fishing was hardly a consideration. But this year, the temperatures were perfect for a family-friendly competition. Fargo Parks and Fargo-Moorhead Walleyes Unlimited teamed up to host the annual Youth Ice Fishing Derby at South Woodhaven Pond. The free event was open to kids 15…

Bailey Zimmerman Announced For North Dakota State Fair

First Artist Announced for North Dakota State Fair

Bailey Zimmerman has made a lot of noise in the country music scene since being discovered in late 2020.

January 12, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MINOT, N.D. – It’s only January, but anticipation is already building for the North Dakota State Fair. It’s only continued to grow after the first official announcement for the performance schedule. That lucky artist is one Bailey Zimmerman. The 24 year old hails from Lousiville, Illinois. He began making waves with his original compositions on social media near the end…

Freak Accident in McHenry County

The accident is still under investigation, but it appears that a man was killed while trying to watch his car be pulled from a ditch.

January 12, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

near BALFOUR, N.D. – Tragedy in McHenry County as the efforts of a Good Samaritan appear to have lead to a man’s untimely death. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says on the evening of January 8th, 64 year old Corey Stevens was attempting to leave a driveway on 42nd St N in rural McHenry County. However, Stevens’ 1989 Ford F350…