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KVRR Takes A Trip Back in Time With Ten-Year Photo Challenge

the challenge has gone viral across all social media platforms

FARGO, N.D. — People across the country have been taking part in a photo challenge online where they compare a side-by-side photo of themselves ten years ago to now. So we’re taking a look back here at some of our KVRR family.     Categories: Entertainment, Local News, Minnesota News, North Dakota News, The Buzz Tags: KVRR, ten year photo…

TSA Agents at Hector Working Without Pay are Served Lunch from Somali Community

Many in the Somali community came to Fargo as refugees

FARGO, N.D. — TSA agents are working without pay during the government shutdown, but one group decided to serve them through a major act of kindness. The Somali Community Development of North Dakota, along with the Islamic Center of Fargo, teamed up to serve traditional Somali food to TSA agents. Abdiwali Sharif, executive director of the Somali Community Development of North…

LIVE: F-M Women’s March 2019

Small steps can lead to big changes in a march that's growing by the year.

The F-M Women’s March set for this Saturday, January 19th in downtown Fargo is featuring a few big changes this year. Indivisible F-M activist Lydia Tackett sat down live in-studio with the Morning Show’s Emily Welker to talk about what’s new and different this time around. In the years since President Trump’s inauguration, it’s seen some major growth. The metro…

Moorhead Looking For Your Help With Southside Water Tower

A new water tower is going up in the Southside Neighborhood this spring, and Moorhead Public Service needs your help.

MOORHEAD, MN — The City of Moorhead, MN is looking for new artwork on it’s new Southside Water Tower. A new water tower is going up in the Southside Neighborhood this spring, and Moorhead Public Service needs your help. MPS wants your input regarding the design/art for this new water tower. We’re looking specifically for ideas from South Moorhead residents on…

Minnesota’s Finest Auctioneers Square Off for State Championship

Scott Mihalic took home this year's state title

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Some of Minnesota’s finest auctioneers put their unique vocal talents to the test at the Courtyard by Marriott in Moorhead. The 31st Annual Minnesota State Championship Auctioneer Contest pinned the best of the best in the state against each other to see who could take home the title. Some auctioneers say winning the title takes a lot of…

Fifth Graders Across F-M Area to Take Part In Plastic Bag Challenge

They will bring in as many plastic bags as they can to be recycled

Schools across the F–M area are competing to be more sustainable with the Plastic Bag Challenge. According to the Plastic Bag Task Force, the average person uses 250 bags each year, and that’s something they want everyone to cut back on. “Introducing these ideas when they’re kids… it’s something they bring up to their parents, something they talk about, something that’ll…

Shopko Files For Bankruptcy, Closing A Number of Stores In Our Region

The company will close nearly 100 of its more than 300 stores across the country this year

Shopko is closing stores nationwide including in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. The Wisconsin-based retail chain has filed for bankruptcy protection citing excessive debt and ongoing competitive pressure. The company will close nearly 100 of its more than 300 stores across the country this year. Here is a list of the Shopko stores that will close in our region….

Three Arrested In Fargo In On-Going Investigation Into Heroin Overdoses

warrant Was served at 3414 Birdie Street North in Fargo around 10:30 Thursday morning

Joseph Kiedrowski, Billie Jo McGinnis-Kiedrowski and Gina SteynFARGO, ND — An on-going drug investigation related to recent heroin overdoses in Fargo and Otter Tail County results in three arrests. A number of departments served a warrant at 3414 Birdie Street North in Fargo around 10:30 Thursday morning. Police say 39-year-old Joseph Kiedrowski of Fargo fled the scene but was found hiding…

Mother Charged After Toddler Fell Out Of Car

Maimuna Hassan is facing up to one year in prison and a $3,000 fine for the gross misdemeanor.

MANKATO, MN — A 40 year old Mankato, MN woman is charged with endangering a child after her two year old, who was strapped in a car seat, fell out of the car she was driving earlier this week. Maimuna Hassan is facing up to one year in prison and a $3,000 fine for the gross misdemeanor. She is also…

Man Sentenced For Violating No Contact Order

38-year-old George Solis made hundreds of calls from jail to the woman who he wasn't supposed to contact.

FERGUS FALLS (KFGO) – A judge has sentenced a man to a year and a day in prison for violating a no contact order in a domestic assault case. 38-year-old George Solis made hundreds of calls from jail to the woman who he wasn’t supposed to contact. He was urging the woman to have the no contact order dropped. She…