FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo City Administrator’s office held an open house Thursday to discuss proposed changes to the cities noise ordinance. The proposed changes would alter the decibel levels allowed in Fargo, as well as altering the hours in which certain levels would be allowed. Some community members in attendance said they were concerned about changes to the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Tensions were high at the Metro Flood Diversion Authority, as the conversation revolved around the resignation of the executive director. “Help me understand, however, how this issue led to us not having an executive director anymore.” said John Strand of the MFDA. Some of the board members, like John Strand and Dave Piepkorn, questioned the decision…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Roger Maris Swing Training at Suite Shots was a chance to make some big announcements about the 40th annual Roger Maris All-Star Week. The events kick-off June 14 with a youth baseball tournament and a home run derby the next day. The Celebrity Golf Tournament returns June 20 featuring former Major League Baseball MVP Steve Garvey,…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Concordia College in Moorhead announces it is starting work on a $2.8 million outdoor facilities revitalization project. The new track and turf project allows the college to host Cobber track meets, as well as, Oak Grove track and field events. Work is already underway inside the Jake Christiansen Stadium. The project also includes the installation of…
GRAND FORKS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A man fires a rifle as Grand Forks County Sheriff’s deputies respond to a call of a suicidal male on a farmstead southwest of Thompson. They called for backup from Regional SWAT Team, Regional UAS and negotiations teams and Grand Forks Police around 7:30 this morning. SWAT members ordered the people inside the home…
There is another big Lotto America winner in Minnesota. A $3.1 million winning ticket was sold at Cub Foods in Coon Rapids, a northern Minneapolis suburb, for the April 24 drawing. Just last month, a lucky Minnesota player claimed a $3.7 million Lotto America jackpot on a ticket he purchased at Cub Foods in Roseville, also in the Twin Cities,…
WASHINGTON (KVRR) – The wild horses are staying at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. This comes after efforts made by people like U.S. Senator John Hoeven, and the National Park Service will maintain the horses. “These wild horses are emblematic of President Theodore Roosevelt’s time in North Dakota, a formative experience that shaped his presidency and lasting legacy,” said Hoeven. “Given…
FARGO — They’re a lucky little bunch of babies, because this band of brothers with all-Irish-themed names is being raised in a safe, loving foster home after their mother was taken in by a brand-new pet rescue established in Fertile, MN. It’s called Smiley’s Rescue, and it’s a 5013c nonprofit established by a woman in her early 20s who’s got…
FARGO — You know what they say: it don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing. And now, you can raise your backswing while you raise money to beat cancer at the second annual Swing Training event today. It’s the official kickoff to this year’s Roger Maris All-Star Week. Former Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway, North Dakota State…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A social media advertising campaign highlights the F-M Convention and Visitor’s Bureau list of LGBTQ+ friendly businesses in the area. The list is made up of businesses that have tagged themselves as LGBTQ+ friendly on Google. The CVB compiled the list as part of their ongoing efforts to showcase the inclusiveness of the metro to travelers…
