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LIVE: MSUM Oceanarium for World Ocean Day

You and the ocean are a lot closer than you think.

MOORHEAD — In a landlocked state, the experience of having an Atlantic stingray demand playtime and petting might not be all that familiar to most people. Nor is getting a friendly squeeze from a horseshoe crab. But now, with the expansion of MSUM’s Oceanarium, you can get that and much more, right in the middle of the metro. The interactive…

10th annual Moorhead Farmers Market kick off

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Moorhead Parks and Recreation kicked off their 10th annual Moorhead Farmers Market. The market is an exciting summer spot for people of all ages.  It is held every Tuesday through September 26th from 3:30-6:30 pm in the Hjemkomst Center’s parking lot.  “So this is the first day of the farmers market, it’s our 10th season which is really…

F-M community leaders share solutions to improve farm bill

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Hunger relief advocates, farmers, university officials and community leaders are calling for some improvements within the farm bill. The F-M community shared their perspectives on food insecurity programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and what can be implemented in the latest farm bill. “One thing I’ve learned about farm bills is they always tell you,…

Road construction projects causing new closures around Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Many road construction projects are ramping up and some are just starting, meaning there will be several roads closed this week. The 32nd Ave. reconstruction project continues with a new closure of the 25th St. intersection. Beginning today, lanes on 4th St. S will be reduced in width and shifted east between 2nd St. S and…

Grand Forks Public Schools Summer Performing Arts Company is back

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – Grand Forks Public Schools Summer Performing Arts Company is back once again on the stage, this time with over a thousand students signed up. SPA high school students will be putting on two musicals, Mamma Mia and The Little Mermaid. But it’s not just for the teens. The program has a wide age range, and…

Sandy’s Donuts, The Salvation Army celebrate National Donut Day by giving back

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s National Donut Day and this year Sandy’s Donuts partnered with the Salvation Army to give back to the community on this fun day. The organization continues it’s tradition honoring veterans and frontline workers by giving free donuts to everyone at Sandy’s downtown location. The Salvation Army then delivered donuts to local first responders and community…

Gov. Walz signs largest infrastructure bill in state history

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz signs a $2.6 billion infrastructure bill into law. It’s the largest one in state history. The money will to repairing roads and bridges, creating jobs, and investing in infrastructure across Minnesota. Over $500 million will go to water projects in the state. He signed the bill along the Mississippi River near the…

LIVE: Pride of the Prairie Zoo Exhibit Opens

FARGO — The newest jewel in the crown of the Red River Zoo is open after years of planning and effort. The new “Pride of the Prairie” exhibit is officially open to the public. It highlights some of the most important species of the American plains, including prairie dogs, tiger salamanders, and the black-footed ferret, thought until recently to be…