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Anime Fargo celebrates another year of culture

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Anime Fargo is soon closing for the weekend. The event celebrated arts, music and costumes inspired by Japanese animation. Within the Ramada By Wyndham, numerous people gathered to play games, sing music and build relationships. The group behind it brought in world-renowned voice actors as special guests to share their knowledge and tell stories from their…

2023 West Fest celebrates another successful year

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The 2023 West Fest is coming to a close here soon, which has been a huge celebration of West Fargo this weekend. The crown jewel of the festival is the parade down Sheyenne St. This year, thousands of people lined the street. The parade, which continues to get bigger and bigger each year, takes roughly…

Red Cross Helping Family After House Fire in Rural Hillsboro

HILLSBORO, N.D. (KFGO) – Traill County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a 911 call reporting a garage on fire on Friday around 10:30 p.m. SE in rural Hillsboro. When the first firefighters arrived at 296 159th  Ave., the attached garage was fully engulfed, and flames were seen coming through the house’s roof. The home’s occupants, three adults and three children,…

Account Started to Support Thunder Volleyball Team After Deadly Crash South of Petersburg

NORTHWOOD, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Northwood Public School has set up an account to support the Thunder Volleyball team after they were involved in a deadly crash on Thursday. The account is at Goose River Bank in Hatton, North Dakota. School offiicals say all funds raised will support the Thunder Volleyball team in purchasing needed items. Checks can be written to…

‘It was really cool’: High-rise taken down in downtown Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A historical part of the Fargo, city skyline came crumbling down. The Lashkowitz High-Rise was taken down to help development affordable housing for low-income families. This was done through an implosion. “It was quick. It was quicker than I expected. It was really cool and really quick.” said Kim Seidlinger, who witnessed the implosion. Hundreds and…