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Allegiant to acquire Minnesota-based Sun Country in deal worth $1.5 billion

January 11, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Allegiant (Instagram)(FOX 9) — A major merger to create a leading leisure-focused U.S. airline. Allegiant will acquire Sun Country in a cash and stock transaction valued at around $1.5 billion. The combined company will maintain a significant presence in Minneapolis-St. Paul, where Sun Country is based, while being headquartered in Las Vegas. The combined airline will offer more than 650…

Person detained during search for missing West Fargo woman is released

January 11, 2026

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A person who was detained during a SWAT raid involving a missing West Fargo woman has since been released. On Friday evening, Red River Valley SWAT team assisted Fargo Police in serving a search warrant in the 4400 block of Calico Drive South. Officers were looking for evidence related to 24-year-old Isadora Wengel of West Fargo….

Homicide investigation underway at Sky Dancer Casino and Resort in Belcourt, ND

January 11, 2026

TJ Nelson,

BELCOURT, N.D. (KVRR) — U.S. Attorney Nick Chase confirms that a homicide investigation is underway at Sky Dancer Casino and Resort in Belcourt, North Dakota. Local law enforcement and FBI are investigating the stabbing death of a woman at the hotel. A suspect is in custody. Rolette County Sheriff’s Office staff says they are not releasing additional information at this…

Andes Tower Hill Advertising Star Talks Resort History, Creative Process

Meet the man behind the quirky Andes Tower Hills TV ads

Anderson says he and the Hills staff shoot primarily from the hip, coming up with most of their ad / video ideas a few minutes before they begin filming.

January 11, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

KENSINGTON, MN (KVRR) – When his family founded Andes Tower Hills back in 1980, Tom Anderson had no idea it would last this long or grow this large – let alone that he would become something of a local celebrity. “My dad, Paul, and my uncle, Vern, they wanted to have a ski hill for the community because they liked…

FBI and local law enforcement investigate homicide on Spirit Lake Reservation, juvenile in custody

January 11, 2026

TJ Nelson,

FORT TOTTEN, N.D. (KVRR) — A male juvenile suspect has been taken into custody during a homicide investigation on Spirit Lake Reservation. The victim has been identified as Jesse Clark Davis, known to family and community members as JC. Spirit Lake Tribal Council says in a statement that they believe this to be an isolated event and there is no…

Moorhead American Legion Pancake Breakfast

Moorhead American Legion Plans Expansion, Begins Fundraising

The Legion recently acquired land to the west of their current location and are excited about the possibilities provided by so much more space.

January 11, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – The American Legion in Moorhead has big plans for expansion – and they kicked off those efforts this weekend with a special breakfast fundraiser. The Legion has acquired the parcel of land to the west of the current building, which used to house a nursing home. They say they now have room to double their current…

Youth Ice Fishing Derby Returns to South Woodhaven Pond

The event is sponsored by FM Walleyes, who drill the holes, and Scheels, who provide bait free of charge.

January 11, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Young anglers braved the cold on Saturday to participate in one of the region’s favorite winter traditions. The Fargo Park District hosted their annual Youth Ice Fishing Derby on Woodhaven Pond. It grows in popularity every year, with organizers estimating about 250 children signed up this time around. The wind was biting, but so were the…

Landon’s Light Brings Back 3-on-3 Tournament for Sixth Installment

This year's tournament brought in a record 78 registered teams and a brand-new division for second grade hoopers.

January 11, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – One of the largest youth basketball tournaments in the region returned for its sixth installment this year, continuing to raise money and awareness for a local nonprofit. The annual 3-on-3 tournament hosted by Landon’s Light once again took place at Liberty Middle School in West Fargo. 78 teams signed up, an increase from last year,…

Protests Continue in Moorhead

The action was originally planned to express disapproval over the Trump administration's actions in Venezuela, but took on a different tone after the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis.

January 10, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – One day after a similar protest took over 24th Avenue South in Moorhead, thousands crowded the Veterans Memorial Bridge linking North Dakota and Minnesota to express their displeasure over the actions of ICE agents in Minneapolis. This protest, hosted by Red River United Indivisible, began around 1:00 P.M. and featured signs mourning the passing of 37-year-old…

Red River SWAT Team Assists With Warrant

UPDATE: The Fargo Police Department says the warrant was served to help search for missing person 24-year-old Isadora Wengel. The detained individual was released without charge.

January 10, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Police Department has issued a release regarding some law enforcement actions that took place in the evening of January 9. The FPD says they served a search warrant to a residence in the 4400 block of Calico Drive South just after 6:00 P.M. The Red River SWAT team was on hand to assist. They…