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Popular 1980s actress and St. Paul native Loni Anderson has died

August 3, 2025

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Loni Anderson, who played a struggling radio station’s empowered receptionist on the hit TV comedy “WKRP in Cincinnati,” died Sunday, just days before her 80th birthday. Anderson died at a Los Angeles hospital following a “prolonged” illness, said her longtime publicist, Cheryl J. Kagan. “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our dear wife, mother…

Paradox Comics-n-Cards, Orange Records Celebrate 1 Year in New Locations

Paradox management says that the increased visibility on Main has significantly upped their foot traffic.

August 3, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s been one year since two local businesses made a big move – and they wanted to celebrate with the customers they say made it possible. Saturday marked one year since Paradox Comics-n-Cards opened its doors at 814 Main Avenue. To celebrate, they offered 15 percent off almost anything in the store. They say the first…

75th Annual Model Airshow Brings in Record Participation and Attendance

Over 80 pilots signed up to fly, with hundreds showing up to watch over the weekend.

August 3, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Fans in attendance at the 75th annual Model Airshow and RC Fun Fly were treated to a distinct sound many crowds don’t get to witness – the roar of a gas-powered turbine engine. That’s because the Valley RC Flyers pulled out all the stops to make this show a special one, and that means going beyond…

Red River Valley Renaissance Faire Closes First Weekend, Looks to Second

The faire got off to a strong start on Saturday, with sunny skies and large crowds.

August 3, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The first weekend of Red River Renaissance Faire is in the books. The event is filled with jousting, live music, crafts, delicious food and drink and so much more! Faire staff said turnout was good both days, and that the wide variety of acts kept festival-goers entertained. They say that the faire offers a special…

Justice Department seeks voter and election information from at least 19 states, AP finds

August 3, 2025

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NEW YORK (AP) — The requests have come in letters, emails and phone calls. The specifics vary, but the target is consistent: The U.S. Department of Justice is ramping up an effort to get voter data and other election information from the states. Over the past three months, the department’s voting section has requested copies of voter registration lists from state election…

Flower tribute held for 9-year-old Moorhead boy killed while riding his bike

August 3, 2025

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — There has been an outpouring of support for the family who lost a young boy who was hit and killed while riding his bike in south Moorhead on Thursday morning. A flower tribute was held this afternoon for 9-year-old Adam Amin at the intersection where the crash happened at 14th Street and 40th Avenue South. Amin…

Suspect Identified in Fargo Bank Robbery

66-year-old Jay Douglas Barker has been arrested for bank robbery in the past.

August 3, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Police Department have released the name of the man accused of robbing a downtown Wells Fargo bank on August 1. The robbery took place around 1 P.M., and FPD reported they had their suspect in custody around 4 P.M. that same afternoon. We now know the man is Jay Douglas Barker. Back in 2017, Barker…

Update: Two dead, two injured in separate shooting incidents in Fargo

August 3, 2025

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Two people are dead and two others were injured in two separate shooting incidents overnight in Fargo. Police were first called downtown to the 50-block of Broadway on a report of gunshots fired shortly before 2:00 a.m. Sunday. Upon arrival, officers encountered a large crowd of people outside. Due to the size of the crowd, mutual aid…

Fatal Crash in Ward County

Even though the driver was wearing their seatbelt, the impact of the crash still proved fatal.

August 2, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WARD COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) – A 21-year-old man from Minot is dead after a single-vehicle crash in the early morning hours of August 2. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, at approximately 2:57 A.M., a 2021 Tesla Model Y was traveling northbound on the US Highway 83 Bypass near the 4th Avenue NW overpass in Minot. The vehicle, traveling…

Poster Session Allows Undergrads to Show Off Summer Research

Nearly 50 students had research on display at the event.

August 2, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – An event at NDSU gave several undergrads a chance to show what they’ve been up to this summer. The Summer Research Poster Session featured 46 undergraduate and high school students who have spent their summer doing scientific research, and on Friday they got to present their findings. Over the summer, the undergrads have been doing hand-on…