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Barnesville’s Potato Days helps remember the town’s past

Barnesville has a history tied to the potato and they're honoring that heritage with their Potato Days festival this weekend.

August 26, 2022

Site Staff,

BARNESVILLE, Minn. (KVRR) – The town is joining together for food, fun and potato activities. The event traces back to the 1930s. “It’s very interesting the history of the potato in this town. Historically Barnesville was a potato growing community, grew a lot of potato’s around the region here,” Potato Days Festival Executive Director Jeff Swenson said. This event pays…

Duhamel and Mari get marriage license in Cass County

August 26, 2022

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Courtesy: Instagram/@JoshDuhamelFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Cass County Finance Office confirms Actor Josh Duhamel and 2016 Miss World America Audra Mari got a marriage license on Friday. The Minot and Fargo natives have been dating since 2019. It’s the same year Duhamel finalized his divorce from Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie after eight years of marriage. Mari attended Fargo South…

Valley City gun dealer taking lead in nationwide lawsuit against ATF

August 26, 2022

Emily Welker, Site Staff, Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – A Valley City gun dealer is at the center of a federal lawsuit that challenges the ability of the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to impose new restrictions on privately made firearms. At least 17 states have signed on to the lawsuit filed by Morehouse Enterprises, doing business as Bridge City Ordnance, Eliezer Jimenez of…

LIVE: Iconic Wienermobile Rolls Into Fargo

Wienermobile Heading To Bonanzaville's Pioneer Days This Weekend

August 26, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – One of the most iconic vehicles in the nation is rolling through the Metro this week. The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile spent Friday morning in the parking lot outside KVRR’s studio. It will be at Pioneer Days at Bonanzaville in West Fargo on Saturday and Sunday. Learn more about what to expect this weekend in the…

Man accused of killing ex-wife was lawyer for North Dakota Attorney General

August 26, 2022

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – The man who was charged Thursday in the beating death of his ex-wife previously worked for the state of North Dakota as an attorney from 2018-2020. Thirty-one-year old Anders Odegaard of Warren, Minn. is being held in the Marshall County Jail. He is charged with second-degree murder of Carissa Odegaard at his home on Wednesday. She…

World War II veteran awarded U.S. Capitol flag

August 26, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Senator Kevin Cramer delivered an American flag that once flew at the U.S. Capitol to 96-year-old World War II veteran Vern Otterson in South Fargo. “What can I say? I just can’t hardly believe it that all of a sudden I’m being honored. I wouldn’t have had to have gone in because I was living on…

Home prices drop 0.77% from June to July across U.S.

August 25, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Across the U.S., home prices declined 0.77 percent from June to July, making it the first monthly fall in nearly three years. It’s the largest single-month price drop since 2011 and the second-worst July performance since 1991. Home prices across the nation skyrocketed during the first year of the pandemic due to strong demand and weak…

Epilepsy Foundation of MN raises money & awareness in Moorhead

August 25, 2022

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MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Epilepsy Foundation Minnesota hosts a walk at M.B. Johnson Park in Moorhead to share support and resources with people with the disorder. The eight walks across the state are the biggest fundraising events of the year. The foundation is praising the Seizure Smart Schools Act that was signed into law last summer. It makes sure every…

Biden’s student loan forgiveness doesn’t go towards Bank of ND loans

August 25, 2022

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BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Those who received student loans from the Bank of North Dakota aren’t eligible for President Biden’s loan forgiveness plan. It eliminates $10,000 for those who got loans issued by the U.S. Department of Education or $20,000 to people getting pell grants. It applies to those who make $125,000 a year or less or couples who make…

More Kids Are Enrolled In Both Fargo & West Fargo Public Schools

School in Moorhead Starts Next Week, Before Labor Day

August 25, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Kids are back in class and first day enrollment numbers are in for Fargo And West Fargo Public Schools. Fargo has 11,437 students in grades K through 12. That’s an increase of 18 students from the first day numbers in 2021. West Fargo welcomed 11,504 students in grades 1 through 12 across 21 schools. The first…