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Fire
Local News, Minnesota News

Car Catches Fire During Demolition Derby with Driver Inside

The driver was able to make it out of the car and is now receiving medical care.
Gabriel Ostler,

BECKER COUNTY, MN (KVRR) – A man is recovering after a scary incident put an end to a demolition derby at the Becker County Fair. The incident took place at around 8 P.M. on Friday, July 26. The car of driver Ayden Bernard suddenly burst into flames. Bernard was able to escape the vehicle, which was tended to by nearby…

Littles Art Day
Community, Education, Local News, North Dakota News

Families Turn Out for Littles Art Day

The Plains Art Museum collaborated with other art disciplines to round out their schedule of programming.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Plains Art Museum rolled out a schedule of extra kid-friendly programming this Saturday. It was Littles Art Day starting at 8:30 A.M. and going until 11:30. Theatre NDSU, the North Dakota Academy of Dance, and the Fargo Public Library joined forces with Plains to offer a huge variety of art-based activities. There were dance classes,…

Red River Zoo
Community, Health, Local News, North Dakota News

Folks Run Wild for the Red River Zoo

Participants could choose from a 5k, a mile, or a half mile to walk or run.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – Runners and walkers laced up their shoes early Saturday morning to get their steps in and raise money for the local zoo. The event was titled “Running Wild for the Red River Zoo” and it kicked off at 8 A.M. 200 people signed up in total, getting to choose between a 5k, 1 mile, or half mile…

Fatal Crash
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

Two Dead After Three-Vehicle Crash in Kidder County

Both of the deceased were not wearing their seatbelts at the time of the accident.
Gabriel Ostler,

KIDDER COUNTY, N.D. – On July 25, 2025, a fatal three-vehicle crash occurred on North Dakota Highway 3 at mile marker 126 in Kidder County. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the incident began with a Pontiac G6 sideswiping a Chevy Equinox. That caused the Pontiac to become airborne, where it then crashed into a Dodge Challenger. The drivers…

Sunshine Kids
Business, Community, Health, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead, North Dakota News

Bringing the Sunshine, No Matter the Weather

Emily Welker,

FARGO — Next week’s forecast is all but guaranteed to bring some sunshine to the region, especially for children struggling with a cancer diagnosis. That’s because it’s the return of the annual “Sunshine Kids Golf Tournament,” now in its 18th year. The tournament is once again sold out and looking to top its previous fundraising record. Sunshine Kids is a…

Scheels Blaine
Business, Local News, Minnesota News

Scheels planning new location in Blaine, Minnesota

KVRR Staff,

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Scheels is planning a new 250,000-square-foot sporting goods store to be opened in Blaine, Minnesota. Blaine will be the company’s second location in the Twin Cities metro and sixth in the state. The store is expected to open in the spring of 2028. “Minnesota has always been a proud part of the Scheels story, and we’re thrilled…

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Local News, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

Pipeline developer asks North Dakota judge to halt Greenpeace lawsuit in Europe

KVRR Staff,

Energy Transfer attorney Trey Cox, center, and other attorneys for the Dakota Access Pipeline developer speak to media March 19, 2025, outside the Morton County Courthouse. (Amy Dalrymple/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The developer of the Dakota Access Pipeline has asked a North Dakota judge to stop Greenpeace from counter-suing it in the Netherlands. Energy Transfer says…