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People pack the lawn at The Lights on the 4th of July

The Lights in West Fargo draws dozens for a community picnic and screening of the movie Sing two.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)-Families have the opportunity to gather on the turf at the Lights for some games, there was also a splash pad to help keep everyone cool under the sun, and arts and crafts. People brought blankets and snacks as well to give it a real picnic feel on this fourth. “Helping families enjoy our community, gathering together,…

UPDATE: Charges not filed in Countryside Trailer Court shooting

UPDATE: Charges aren’t filed against a Fargo man who shot his friend during a drunken argument. Assistant Cass County State’s Attorney Ryan Younggren says the victim admitted Lovaas was defending himself. He was originally arrested on attempted murder charges. The victim suffered significant blood loss, but is expected to recover.   FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Police in Fargo were called…

Fire fully engulfs McIntosh, Minn. home

MCINTOSH, MINNESOTA (KVRR) – A homeowner needs somewhere else to stay following a fire in McIntosh, Minnesota. First responders were sent to the 200 block of State Street Southwest around 10:15 Sunday night. They found the home fully engulfed in flames. The homeowner got out of the house by themselves. The fire is under investigation by the Minnesota State Fire…

Local Bar between lakes serves as hot spot for locals and tourists

Lake Park Minnesota is one spot people enjoy traveling to for the holiday weekend.

LAKE PARK, Minn. (KVRR) — People are out soaking up the sun and sailing on lakes to celebrate our nations independence. People that live there say this time of year always brings a lot of traffic. “Oh Fourth of July is crazy, it’s been like really awesome and fun, definitely a good time,” said Chandler Burnside, Barnesville. “We’re just hanging…

Chalk Fest brings people out to celebrate

If you're spending the holiday in the Fargo-Moorhead area we have some tips on events going on you can attend and celebrate.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — People are celebrating the holiday weekend in many ways, some are out of town, but if you are in the Fargo Moorhead area, events like the Chalk Walk are happening People flocked to downtown for the final Chalk Fest of the season, there was also some rock painting going on with Fargo Moorhead Rocks. “I’m always…

Poultry exhibition ban ends in Minnesota

(KVRR/KFGO) — The Minnesota Board of Animal Health is ending a temporary poultry exhibition ban. Animal health officials first enacted the ban in April. The ban included all poultry swaps, fairs, exhibitions, and other events where live poultry and susceptible birds were brought together and then dispersed.  Dr. Dale Lauer with the University of Minnesota Poultry Testing Lab in Willmar…