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North Dakota Horse Park racing returns in July and August

10 minutes ago

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Live quarter horse and thoroughbred racing returns this summer to North Dakota Horse Park in Fargo. The 2026 season begins on Friday, July 10 with a free t-Shirt giveaway for the first 500 people through the gates. The racing season will continue through four weekends for a total of eight live racing days, with closing day…

North Dakota Democrats endorse candidates including Trygve Hammer for U.S. House

23 minutes ago

KVRR Staff,

Trygve Hammer speaks to delegates of the Democratic-NPL state convention March 7, 2026, in Bismarck. (Photo by Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – North Dakota Democrats endorsed Trygve Hammer Saturday to represent the party after a fiery convention speech critical of Republican incumbent Rep. Julie Fedorchak. Hammer overwhelmingly defeated Democratic-NPL candidates Vern Thompson and Helene…

Sleep Experts Weigh In On Daylight Saving Time

Daylight Saving Time Has Negative Mental, Physical Health Effects, Say Medical Professionals

The ongoing disruption to our bodies' rhythms leads to higher rates of heart attack and stroke.

37 minutes ago

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – For many people, seeing that extra hour vanish into thin air is dispiriting – but it’s a bummer that is mostly forgotten as we try and adapt to the new normal. But Erin Jirak, a sleep medicine specialist with Essentia Health based in Wahpeton, says that our bodies aren’t so quick to move on. Shifting the…

6th Annual ‘Battle of the Buns’ Event Strives to Raise Awareness of Rectal Cancer

The disease, unfortunately, is only becoming more and more prevalent in individuals under the age of 50.

41 minutes ago

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A local non-profit focused on rectal cancer awareness held their biggest annual event this Saturday. Love Your Buns hosted the annual Battle of the Buns at Living Waters Lutheran Church in Fargo. The event has two competition aspects: a traditional “battle of the bands” setup, and local bakers showing off their tastiest treats to try and…

Unglued Craft Fest Returns to West Acres for 16th Installment

Organizers say this year, they focused on having more hands-on crafting activities for attendees.

45 minutes ago

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The weather is just beginning to improve to the point where folks can regularly leave their home for activities – and they jumped on the chance this weekend to check out the area’s biggest craft showcase. The 16th annual Unglued Craft Fest marketed itself as a cure to cabin fever. Over 80 artisans set up shop…

Bismarck Man Dead After Single-Vehicle Crash

Authorities say the man later died at a local hospital.

3 hours ago

Gabriel Ostler,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a 39-year-old man from Bismarck is dead after crashing his car on Sibley Drive in Bismarck. NDHP says that just after noon on March 7, the man was driving a 1989 Ford Mustang southbound on Sibley. He struggled with a curve in the roadway, crossed the northbound lane of traffic,…

Jamestown Woman Dead After Single-Vehicle Crash

Authorities indicated road conditions did not appear to be a factor in the crash.

3 hours ago

Gabriel Ostler,

BARNES COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) – A Jamestown woman has died after crashing her car into a bridge support near mile marker 298 on I-94. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the incident occurred just after 4:00 A.M. on March 8. A 26-year-old woman from Jamestown was driving her 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee eastbound in the westbound lanes of I-94. The…

F-M RedHawks to become Fargo Woodchippers for 30 year anniversary

March 6, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks are set to celebrate their 30 year anniversary this upcoming season – and when they do, they’ll not be the RedHawks for a few games. The team will be playing five games as the Fargo-Moorhead Woodchippers – in honor, of course, of the Coen Brothers’ 1996 cinematic masterpiece. The team will wear special…

It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane…It’s Actually a Bird, and it’s Super Cool at the Sportsmen’s Show

March 6, 2026

Emily Welker,

FARGO — It’s one of the first signs of spring in the Red River region. The Sportsmen’s Show is back at the Fargodome this weekend, and they’re inviting you to let your recreation imagination take flight. One of this year’s top attractions is Jonathan Wood’s “Extreme Raptors” show. He and his tame, trained birds of prey are performing their audience-interactive…

12 people displaced following house fire in Hankinson

March 6, 2026

Jim Monk,

HANKINSON, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – No one was hurt in a house fire in Hankinson Thursday night. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office says dispatch received a call just before 10 p.m. for a possible fire in an attic of the home at 307 4th Avenue SW. Richland County Emergency Manager Brett Lambrecht says 4 adults and 8 children are displaced. “They…