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‘Smash for Sarcoma’ Tournament Raises Money for West Fargo Man’s Second Cancer Battle

36-year-old Brad Lindblad has fought off the disease once - now, the community is trying to make sure he has the support he needs to do it again.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Community members packed a local pickleball venue to raise money for a West Fargo man who is battling a rare form of cancer for the second time. Brad Lindblad was first diagnosed with epithelioid sarcoma at age 23. He fought off the cancer and has since gone on to mentor other cancer patients while having three…

Protest Springs Up in Fargo in Response to Latest Shooting

Organizers put out the call on social media and had accumulated a crowd just after 1:00 P.M. in Fargo.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The latest fatal shooting in Minneapolis involving federal agents sparked immediate outcry in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Following the news that 37-year-old Alex Pretti was dead following a confrontation with Department of Homeland Security agents, Red River United Indivisible quickly put out word of a protest at the corner of 45th St. and 13th Ave. in Fargo….

Deadly Shooting Involving DHS Agents in Minneapolis

The Department of Homeland Security has stated that their agents acted in self-defense and that the deceased individual had a 9mm handgun.

Federal agents stand outside a convenience store on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)MINNEAPOLIS, MN (KVRR) – A man has died after being shot by federal agents in Minneapolis on the morning of January 24, according to multiple sources. The Department of Homeland Security has confirmed the shooting, which took place around 9:00 A.M. They claim that…

Minnesota State Moorhead offers new scholarship program for area students living outside MN

MSUM President Tim Downs speaks to a crowd to announce a new scholarship program for area students. 1/23/26.MOORHEAD, Minn. — Minnesota State Moorhead has announced the start of a new scholarship program for students in the metro. The six thousand dollar scholarships are set aside for students in both Fargo and West Fargo Public Schools, and will be awarded over…

Gate City Bank’s Giving Hearts Day Contest

FARGO — You’re probably looking for a way to warm up over the long, cold winter weekend. Here’s a way to warm your heart — by nominating your favorite nonprofit to get a big windfall. Gate City Bank is opening nominations for their annual “Giving Hearts Day” contest. The winning nonprofit gets $25,000 donated on Giving Hearts Day. There’s no…

Pet Connection: Meet Chanel and Gucci

FARGO — If you need a couple of cuties to cuddle up with on this long, cold weekend, you can snuggle in style with the help of Chanel and Gucci. The three-month-old kittens were rescued from a rural location and brought in to Far North Felines for some medical care, socialization and love at the hands of Far North’s Debra…

Cold Conditions Continue to Threaten Drivers

As temperatures plummet, focus for motorists shifts from avoiding crashes due to icy roads to staying alive if catastrophe were to strike.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – At the start of the cold snap, the concern with driving was largely centered around crashes and spinouts. With temperatures falling fast, though, the focus of law enforcement has shifted from accident prevention to traveler survival. “With temps dropping quickly, it doesn’t take long for people to freeze,” said Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State…

Man accused of taking running rental vehicle last Friday in Fargo is arrested

(2023 mugshot)FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Detroit Lakes man was arrested after a high-risk traffic stop last Friday in Fargo in a stolen vehicle. Police say 31-year-old Christopher Anderson took the vehicle which was left running with the keys inside in the 1700 block of 44th Street South around 8 a.m. on January 16. A FLOCK alert indicated the vehicle…