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LIVE: The Sound of America

FARGO — Did you know the Navy’s in show business now? You probably didn’t, and according to a number of the professional musicians of the Navy Band Great Lakes, they didn’t either once upon a time. They’re in town this week for Fargo’s third Navy Week, and they’re giving a series of free performances all through the metro all week…

Update: Standoff ends with arrest in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – A Fort Totten man who had been wanted for several state and federal warrants was arrested following a standoff in Grand Forks Monday. Police say at approximately 4:34 p.m., officers and the FBI were searching for 32-year-old Collin Posey, when Posey jumped through the open window of a nearby apartment at 1923 12th Ave. N….

Grand Forks man charged with several felonies after weekend police chase

Shawn SchweigertGRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A Grand Forks man is facing a number of felonies after police say he led officers on a chase through Grand Forks Saturday night. Officers tried to stop Shawn Schweigert, 32, after noticing his car had two different license plates. Schweigert sped off even though the patrol vehicle’s lights and siren were activated. Schweigert…

Growing Frustration Over Fargo’s Inability To Crack Down on Nuisance Vehicles and Drivers

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — There is a growing frustration among some city leaders about the inability to crack down on nuisance vehicles and their drivers. They say the city continues to be limited by current state laws. The goal now is to work with state lawmakers to make changes including increased fines for racing and exhibition driving and increased fines…

Italian Air Force Aerobatic Team Stops In Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Italian Air Force Aerobatic Team is on its way from Moosejaw, Saskatchewan to the annual Experimental Aircraft Association Air Show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. For the first time ever, the team gave a brief performance over Fargo and stopped for fuel before heading to Oshkosh. There are 10 pilots flying Italian-built Aermacchi MB-339 jets. They are…

Medora Musical Warns About Ticket Scammers

MEDORA, N.D. (KVRR) — Even North Dakota’s own Medora Musical is not immune from ticket scalpers. They say they have been seeing quite a few invalid tickets to the show sold by scammers. Medora Musical tickets are only sold on the official website medora.com/medoramusical and through ticketing partner Etix. Adult tickets range from $51.95 to $74.95 and anything higher is…

Meet Fox: Sanford Children’s First-Ever Facility Dog

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Children’s now has the region’s first-ever facility dog and it’s named Fox. The one-year-old golden retriever is different than a therapy dog because it works in a health care setting to provide comfort. It is educated to assist with patient care, whereas a therapy dog is a personal pet that has been certified to visit…

Mauer, Beltre and Helton Inducted Into Baseball Hall of Fame

Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Joe Mauer arrives at the National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Cooperstown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Adrian Beltré, Joe Mauer and Todd Helton were pegged as athletic phenoms from a young age and all three lived up to expectations with their induction to the Baseball Hall…