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LIVE: Christkindlmarkt Comes Back

FARGO — we’re hurtling headlong toward holiday shopping season, but we have a way to help you slow things down a bit. The metro’s traditional, open-air, European style Christmas market, “Christkindlmarkt,” is back in downtown Fargo this weekend. It’s back complete with lighted trees, an expanded S’mores selection by the fire, photo sessions with Santa, and live choral performances. The…

Gunshots reported in south Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Police in Moorhead Police are investigating reports of gunshots on Monday night. Police were called to the 2700-block of 14th St. South at around 9:45 p.m. where they found casings in the street. No one was hurt. Witnesses say a dark SUV may have been involved. Police are asking residents in the neighborhood to check video…

Informational Meetings Planned Before Merger Vote Between West Central Ag Services and CHS

FARGO, ND. (KVRR) — Informational meetings will be held this week as West Central Ag Services moves forward on a merger with CHS. West Central is a northwestern Minnesota cooperative while CHS is a diversified global agribusiness co-op owned by farmers and member cooperatives across the country. A vote on a revised proposal from CHS worth $225 million will take…

Pangea celebration highlights a diversity of cultures

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – At the Hjemkomst Center the people of Fargo-Moorhead got together to experience and learn about the cultures that make up this city of immigrants. “Everybody is just really mingling together. This is what Pangea is all about.” Pangea: Cultivate our Cultures has been bringing together the Fargo-Moorhead community to share their traditions for 30 years. “To…

Paranormal author highlights Minnesota haunts

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Halloween may have passed, but people still gathered at the Moorhead Public Library Saturday to hear some spooky stories. Author Chad Lewis gave a talk about haunted locations, monsters and the paranormal sites of Minnesota, a topic he’s covered in several books. Lewis says his interest in the paranormal began from an early age growing up…

Salvation Army Starts Annual Red Kettle Drive

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Get ready to hear the ringing of bells at your local retailers. The Salvation Army officially kicked off their Red Kettle Drive this morning with their goal of $900,000. “That money comes to support local agencies funding local for Salvation Army. 83 percent of every dollar goes to direct client need,” said Abe Tamayo, Major at…

Police identify man shot by fellow hunter

PERLEY, Minn. — Authorities have identified the hunter shot by someone in his own hunting party near Perley. According to the Norman County Sheriff’s Office, Timothy Rousar, 37, has been released from the hospital. He suffered injuries to his face after he was struck on the right side by a 12 gauge shotgun slug. The slug remains lodged in his…