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“Fargo Meets Japan” event shares language and traditions

"Fargo Meets Japan" holds its first Japenese cultural event with plenty of food, games, and entertainment.

July 31, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- Organizers say they want to provide an outlet to people interested in Japanese culture. They were surprised and really happy about the number of people that came out. Sushi Burrito Café was serving food. Live entertainment included Soran dancing and there were karate demonstrations. “Not a lot of Japanese born people in Fargo, that’s part of the…

Law Enforcement Searches For Man Who Walked Away From Motel In Oakes

July 31, 2022

TJ Nelson,

DICKEY CO., N.D. (KVRR) — Law enforcement in Oakes are trying to find a man who used to live in the town after he walked away from the Harvest Inn Motel without his phone, vehicle and other belongings on Saturday around noon. They say 48-year-old Jason Osborn of Aberdeen was last spotted on Sunday afternoon, north of the Kathryn sign…

17-year-old killed, 4 hurt in stabbings on Wisconsin river

July 31, 2022

KVRR Staff,

SOMERSET, Wis. (AP) – A 17-year-old boy from Stillwater, Minnesota died and four other people were seriously hurt after they were stabbed while tubing down a Wisconsin river Saturday afternoon. St. Croix County Sheriff Scott Knudson said the attack happened around 3:45 p.m. Saturday near the town of Somerset, Wisconsin, which is about 35 miles east of Minneapolis. A 52-year-old…

Early morning garage fire near south Fargo apartment building

The fire happened at 1517 34th Street South

July 31, 2022

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — People in a Fargo apartment building were temporarily evacuated early this morning when a row of nearby garages started on fire. Fargo Fire says they went to 1517 34th Street South around 3:30 a.m. The detached garages were on fire and wind was pushing the flames towards the apartment building. Firefighters say they were able to…

North Dakota Derby Day highlights social horse racing culture

The North Dakota Horse Park bring Kentucky Derby vibes on North Dakota Derby Day!

July 30, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The dapper outfits are on full display. Derby day is the season finale for horse racing in the North Dakota Horse Park, owners, trainers, and jockey’s have been working for months to prepare their horses, for this moment. Hundreds came out and laid their bets down. Molly Kerr and Mikayla Bennett are out there for the…

Two men hospitalized after crash & fire on I-94

July 29, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Two men have serious injuries following a crash and fire on I-94 near University Drive Friday afternoon. Around 4:00 a semi was heading east as traffic slowed down because of construction on the interstate in Moorhead. A pickup rear ended the semi and trailer and started on fire. The driver, a 71 year old Detroit Lakes…

Inmate charged with assaulting a Cass County deputy

July 29, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A Cass County inmate is charged with aggravated assault of a peace officer. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says 27-year-old Jeffrey Cofresi assaulted a deputy at the jail’s maximum security housing unit. The deputy was taken to the hospital, was released and is on medical leave. Their name will not be released based on his right…

Woman & children found in cornfield following crash near Downer, Minn.

July 29, 2022

Site Staff,

CLAY COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) – Two children and a woman are safe following a search of a cornfield near Downer, Minnesota Friday morning. A man reported the crash on County Road 10 at the Dilworth police station. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says a search of a cornfield including K9s and drones found the woman and children who were expected…

LIVE: Fargo Blues Festival

An American folk music tradition takes over this weekend.

July 29, 2022

Emily Welker,

It’s the perfect weekend to get the blues. Bluesfest is going on now in North Fargo and The Morning Show got a sneak peek. It’s the top outdoor summer blues music festival in the region and it’s attracting acts from all around the nation. You can catch legends like Walter Trout and Tab Benoit among them. There’s nonstop music Friday…

Celebrating National Chicken Wing Day

Slim Chickens shows off their new wings in the Metro

July 29, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Friday is the perfect day to wing it. It’s National Chicken Wing Day. The Metro has not shortage of restaurants serving up chicken wings. The newest one is Slim Chickens, which opened up earlier this month. They celebrated National Chicken Wing Day by bringing some of their wings on the KVRR morning show. They’re also…