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LIVE: Sharing summer flavors and helping get voters prepared with FM International Potluck

Tacos, BBQ and civics. What better combination to start the summer with?

May 17, 2024

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Tacos, BBQ and civics. What better combination to start the summer with? The FM International Potluck will bring together Maria’s Homestyle Mexican, the NDSU BBQ Boot Camp, the League of Women Voters and Great Plains Food Bank. People can join and get free fresh summer flavors along with BBQ tips for the season. With local…

Army will present Purple Heart to Minnesota veteran 73 years after he was wounded in Korean War

After 73 years and a long fight with the U.S. Army, a Korean War veteran from Minnesota who was wounded in combat was set to finally get his Purple Heart medal on Friday

May 17, 2024

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FILE – Earl Meyer, who fought for the U.S. Army in the Korean War, sits with war memorabilia at his home, Nov. 7, 2023, in St. Peter, Minn. On Monday, April 22, 2024, the U.S. Army notified Meyer, who still carries shrapnel in his leg from when he was wounded in combat, that he will finally get his Purple Heart…

Trump will campaign in Minnesota after attending his son Barron’s graduation

Former President Donald Trump will head to Minnesota on a day off from his hush money trial for a Republican fundraiser Friday night in a traditionally Democratic state that he boasts he can carry in November.

May 17, 2024

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Former President Donald Trump gestures as he returns to court after a lunch break, at Manhattan criminal court in New York, on Thursday, May 16, 2024. (Angela Weiss/Pool Photo via AP)ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump will head to Minnesota on a day off from his hush money trial for a Republican fundraiser Friday night in a traditionally Democratic…

UPDATE: 5-Year-Old Has Serious Injuries, 5 Others Hurt, After Semi & SUV Collide Near Felton

May 16, 2024

TJ Nelson, Alex Bertsch,

FELTON, Minn. (KVRR) — A 5-year-old Crookston boy is in Sanford in Fargo with life threatening injuries after a crash between a semi hauling gravel and an SUV near Felton, Minnesota. Minnesota State Patrol has identified the boy as Bo Hoppe. The SUV driver, 41-year-old Tansy Hoppe, has non-life threatening injuries. Four other passeners are at Sanford with non-life threatening…

Police Working To Improve Traffic Stop Data in Fargo

May 16, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police Department is working to improve data on traffic stops in the city. Chief Dave Zibolski told the Police Advisory and Oversight Board that it will help to gather data to determine trends, complaints, ethnic background and analysis. Traffic stops currently go through an electronic system but it does not cover all instances. Warnings are…

United Way Day of Action Brings Surge in Volunteerism in the Metro

May 16, 2024

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Continuing to make a difference in the community, United Way of Cass Clay holds its second annual Day of Action. United Way helped work on much-needed volunteer projects throughout the community and brought awareness to issues that they say affect us all. More than 400 volunteers fanned out to more than 30 locations. They worked with…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Gibbs

May 16, 2024

Emily Welker,

FARGO — Little Gibbs the Lab cross is a really, really good boy. And that’s especially impressive because up until he was taken from the pound after almost running out of time, he had very obviously never lived in a house before. Journey Home Animal Rescue Nicole Jorgenson brought Gibbs in to the Morning Show and says when she first…

LIVE: Fight Type 1 diabetes as a community at JDRF Community One Walk

The JDRF Community One Walk begins at 10 am Saturday at Rustad Recreaton Center in West Fargo

May 16, 2024

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WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It take a community to help people living with Type 1 diabetes. 6-year-old Klayton Brekke was 22 months old when he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. But with his family’s help, he has the disease under control. He can run and play like any kid. Klayton is an ambassador for this Saturday’s JDRF…

Habitat for Humanity begins construction season with First Nail Ceremony

May 16, 2024

Alex Bertsch,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity helped a family drive the first nails into their new home Thursday. The First Nail Ceremony marks the start of the building season for Habitat for Humanity, who will be building three new homes for families, and renovating one other in the region this year. The Kemper Family will drive the…

Update: Multiple injuries reported in crash involving semi, SUV south of Felton

May 16, 2024

Jim Monk,

FELTON, Minn. (KVRR) – The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a serious injury crash involving a semi and an SUV. The crash happened Thursday morning on State Highway 9, south of Felton. Sgt. Jesse Grabow says multiple occupants with injuries were transported by air and ground ambulance. The severity of the injuries range from non life-threatening to serious. Grabow says…