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Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce and Crunch Fitness hold ribbon cutting ceremony

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)– The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce celebrates Crunch Fitness in Fargo. Staff says the ribbon cutting represents their partnership with the amazing people and businesses involved with the Chamber. The gym took over the building left empty by Toys’R’Us. The General Manager of Crunch Fitness, Zeb Miller, says the facility is hoping to continue partnering…

All-Women Air Race Classic in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — For the first time in its 46-year history, the all-women annual Air Race Classic will begin its takeoff from the Grand Forks International Airport. The competition across 12 states begins next Tuesday with 42 teams and 100 racers taking off from the Grand Forks airport and ending that Friday in Miami. At 8 a.m., more…

Olympic gymnastics trials will be held in Minneapolis this month

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota Sports and Events announces that Target Center in Minneapolis will host the upcoming U.S. Olympic team gymnastics trials. The trials are ahead of the 2024 summer games in Paris and will be held June 27 – 30. During the four-day event, fans can watch some of the country’s best artistic gymnasts. St. Paul native and three-time…

Burgum Declares Emergency, Sending National Guard Troops from Wahpeton to Texas to Secure Border

Gov. Doug Burgum visits the southern border. BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Gov. Doug Burgum signs an executive order declaring an emergency and sending North Dakota National Guard troops to help Texas secure the southern border. It was first announced June 1. Around 100 members from the Wahpeton-based 188th Engineer Company are deploying for about 30 days. They are expected to…

Trump pleads ‘not guilty’ to classified documents charges

MIAMI (FOX) – Former President Trump pleaded not guilty at a Miami federal courthouse Tuesday to 37 federal felony counts related to his alleged refusal to hand over classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago residence. Trump made his first appearance in court for the case in Miami on Tuesday and pleaded not guilty. He was indicted last week on the 37…

Fargo Leaders Look To Legislature To Curb Exhibition Driving & Other Road Issues

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo City Commissioners continue to look at options to deal with numerous reports of exhibition driving and loud or illegal mufflers. Assistant City Administrator Brenda Derrig and Police Chief Dave Zibolski presented several options to crack down on the issues. They include changes to roads, signal timing, speed feedback signs and adding more officers to re-establish…

Final Spin: Pat Sajak Announces Retirement from “Wheel of Fortune”

Pat Sajak has hosted “Wheel of Fortune” since 1981. (Christopher Willard)(FOX News) — Pat Sajak announced his retirement from “Wheel of Fortune” after 40 years. Sajak, 76, tweeted that while “it’s been a wonderful ride,” his 41st season would be his last with the show. “Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will…