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Unexpected Bonds Found During Latest Honor Flight Trip to Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — The Honor Flight of North Dakota and Minnesota packs a lot into its all-too-brief time in our nation’s capital. Some of what it reveals isn’t on the itinerary, though. KVRR’s Emily Welker and photographer Emily Harmon uncovered the unexpected bonds the trip reveals. Honor flights are known for togetherness. But not necessarily this kind. But they’ve…

Sanford Health to start administering new monovalent COVID-19 vaccine

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With flu season coming up fast and COVID continuing to spread, Sanford Health will be giving out the new monovalent COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine is labeled as the 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine which doctors are saying will provide cross-protection. This new vaccine will target the omicron variant XBB 1.5 which was first discovered in the United States…

Sam Hunt’s Outskirts Tour 2024 to Land at The Ralph and He’s Bringing Brett Young Along

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Sam Hunt is heading out on his arena headlining tour and including a stop in Grand Forks at Ralph Engelstad Arena. His Outskirts Tour 2024 will stop at the Ralph on Saturday, March 23. He’s also bringing a couple of friends with him including multi platinum selling hitmaker Brett Young and fellow Georgia-native Lily Rose….

Woman Hit While Walking Thursday in Wahpeton Dies From Her Injuries, Charges Upgraded

WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) —  A woman hit by a pickup while walking Thursday night in Wahpeton has died from her injuries and charges against the driver have been upgraded. North Dakota Highway Patrol says 20-year-old Bailey Bernstein died Saturday at Sanford Medical Center. 52-year-old Chad Olson of Wahpeton was behind the wheel and fled the crash scene. Bernstein’s mom was…

Comedian Charlie Berens announces Fargo Theatre show

Two nights of performances are scheduled

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Comedian Charlie Berens is bringing his Good Old Fashioned Tour to Fargo Theatre. He grew up in Wisconsin and focuses his act on his Midwest lifestyle. He’ll be here January 12th and 13th. Both shows start at 9 p.m. with doors opening at 8. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 20 at 10 a.m. There’s a…

Fargo woman arrested after chase in vehicle stolen from Dilworth

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Authorities say a Fargo woman was arrested after leading Clay County deputies on a chase in a stolen vehicle. Sheriff Mark Empting says on Saturday night, the Red River Regional Dispatch Center informed officers of a vehicle that was stolen from Casey’s Convenience Store in Dilworth. The vehicle was located a short time later and deputies…

Semi rolls over east of Moorhead on I-94

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A semi carrying lumber crashed east of Moorhead Monday morning, closing the left lanes of both east- and westbound Interstate 94 for over two hours. The crash happened just after 6:30 a.m. at mile marker 7, three miles east of Moorhead. The Minnesota State Patrol says the eastbound semi-truck ran off the road into the median…

48th year of ValleyCon

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The people of Fargo dressed up as their favorite characters for the 48th year of ValleyCon this weekend. Valley con 48 let the people of Fargo escape reality for the weekend. As best in film, television, books, video games, comics, toys, and more packed the holiday inn. Chairman of ValleyCon Tony Tilton says, “The whole point…