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Partial solar eclipse can be seen across the region on April 8th

MOORHEAD, Minn., (KVRR) — The solar eclipse is set for April 8th and preparations should be made to enjoy it. The eclipse will be hitting the United States from 12 pm- 4pm in different areas. Here in Fargo, we are expected to see the eclipse from 12:49-3:09 pm and a maximum sun blockage of  63 percent. To see totality, people will…

Local law enforcement on changes in policing and crime trends in the metro area

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The top police chiefs in the metro area gathered in Moorhead to share current trends in crime and policing in the region. From Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski to Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting, some of the biggest trends revolved around mental health issues in the community to the importance of mutual aid between law enforcement…

Breaking Benjamin To Rock The Grandstand at Red River Valley Fair

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Red River Valley Fair has just added another big act to its grandstand lineup. Multi-platinum rock band Breaking Benjamin will take the stage on Saturday, July 13. Fair organizers say the band promises an unforgettable night of rock and roll. Tickets go on sale Friday morning at 10 at RedRiverValleyFair.com. Other grandstand acts include Blake…

Bail Set for Larimore Man Charged With Murder After Standoff With Authorities

(undated mugshot)GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — The Larimore, North Dakota man who was shot by authorities after an alleged murder makes his first court appearance by zoom from Altru Hospital. 43-year-old Troy Larson is charged with felony double a murder, attempted murder and seven counts of reckless endangerment. Bond was set at $1 million. On Saturday March 23, authorities say…

LIVE: Fargo Fire and Fargo Police Joint Recruiting

FARGO — Their job is to keep the city safe. And now, Fargo’s firefighters and police officers are looking for help doing it. Both departments are now in the midst of a joint recruiting effort for both Fargo city fire and police positions. Fargo police say their department is no exception to the years-long recruiting shortages police departments nationwide have…

Update: Three in custody after stolen vehicle crash, police search in south Fargo

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR UPDATE 4:30PM) — Three people are arrested after crashing a stolen pickup into a fence near I-94 in Fargo. 31-year-old Kyle Maez-Schaak and 23-year-old Kiarra Lovejoy of Bismarck along with 18-year-old Landrue Azure of Sheyenne were arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle, stolen firearm, possession of meth, criminal trespass and refusal to halt. Schaak is…

LIVE: Volunteers needed to help cancer patients on “Road to Recovery”

The American Cancer Society is looking for local volunteers for its "Road to Recovery" program

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – You can help people battling cancer on their road to recovery, literally. The American Cancer Society is looking for local volunteers for its “Road to Recovery” program. Volunteers simply pick up people fighting cancer and take them to and from medical appointments and treatments. They’re trying to jump start the program again after COVID. Local…