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Local veteran involved in humanitarian work returns from Ukraine, says war with Russia is a ‘stalemate’

Mark J. Lindquist arrived from Ukraine on Monday. He says after more than two years, it's vital that people still pay attention to the war in Ukraine.

March 12, 2024

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A local Air Force veteran, speaker and performer has spent most of the last two years near the front lines of war in Ukraine helping bring supplies into the country. This week, you can hear from him first hand about what is happening on the ground there. Mark J. Lindquist arrived back in the Valley from…

‘Flour Massacre’ protestors gather in Moorhead

March 11, 2024

Aaron Walling,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Outside the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead, Minn., protestors chanted ‘ceasefire now’ and ‘free, free Palestine’. They were protesting the February 29th events that took place in Gaza where people were killed waiting for aid convoys in what is being called the ‘Flour Massacre’. “Just meaningful to see people come out and speak of the injustices…

Happy Joe’s Is Returning Soon to Fargo

March 11, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Happy Joe’s is coming back to Fargo. Kat Davidson with Monarch Franchise Consulting says a lease is being negotiated. She says in about 10 days she will be able to share who the franchisee is and the exact location. The last Happy Joe’s in Fargo on South University Drive closed in 2021. The owners had retired…

Midwest WingFest Coming to North Dakota Horse Park in May

March 11, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A new event is coming to North Dakota Horse Park in May. Midwest Wingfest will take place on Saturday, May 11. It will feature 10-15 wing vendors competing for the “Best of the Midwest” title. The event will also feature a Miss Mauii contest, live music, kids races and a beanbag tournament. You will be able…

UPDATE: Missing Woman Found After Fargo Police Put Out Alert

March 11, 2024

Alison Voorhees,

UPDATE: Fargo Police say Bartholomay was found safe Monday afternoon. FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police are asking for help finding a 44-year-old woman. Bethany Bartholomay was last seen on Wednesday at 8:04 p.m. in south Fargo. She is 5’6″ and 105 lbs., with blue eyes and brown hair. According to her Facebook page, her sister says she does…

REO Speedwagon And Night Ranger To Take The Stage at Scheels Arena

March 11, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — You can add another concert to your calendar. REO Speedwagon is coming to Scheels Arena along with Night Ranger on Wednesday, June 12. REO has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide thanks to hits like “Keep On Loving You” and “Take It On the Run.” And who could forget about Night Ranger’s massive hit “Sister…

Sanford Health now using A.I. assisted technology for colonoscopies

March 11, 2024

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Sanford Health in Fargo is now offering the first FDA-cleared artificial intelligence-assisted colonoscopies to people in the region. The Medtronic GI Genius uses A.I. to help physicians detect pre-cancerous polyps which can lead to colorectal cancer. “The technology is just going to continue to advance. Even GI Genius, they’re talking about another update within the next…

Accepting Bids For Pembina Gorge State Park, First New State Park Since 1989

March 11, 2024

TJ Nelson,

Pembina Gorge west of Walhalla on the Rendezvous Region Scenic BackwayBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Parks & Rec is moving forward with developing the state’s 14th state park at the Pembina Gorge State Recreation Area. They are currently accepting construction bids for the project. Located near Walhalla, Pembina Gorge State Park will feature approximately six cabins and over 50…

One Injured In Rollover Crash In Otter Tail County

One person was injured in a rollover crash near Underwood in Otter Tail County at about 6:30 p.m. Sunday

March 11, 2024

Site Staff,

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, MINN – (KFGO/KVRR) – One person was injured in a rollover crash near Underwood in Otter Tail County at about 6:30 p.m. Sunday. The Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened near the intersection of County Road 35 and Pleasant Lake Road. A pickup driven by 37-year-old Kyle Ryckman of Elbow Lake was ejected and transported to Lake…

SUV In Reverse Hits 83-Year-Old Woman, Three Vehicles And One Building in Valley City

March 10, 2024

TJ Nelson,

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR) — An 83-year-old Valley City woman is in a Fargo hospital after getting hit by an SUV while walking. The driver of that SUV had the vehicle in reverse and also hit three parked, unoccupied vehicles and an office/apartment building. It all happened around three Sunday afternoon in the 100 block of 3rd Street Northwest in…