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Police seeking suspect in fatal downtown Fargo shooting

FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo police have identified a suspect who is being sought in connection with a downtown shooting Sunday morning that killed one person and injured two others. Police are seeking the public’s help in locating 20-year-old Tyrque Jones. If you see jones, do not approach or attempt to apprehend him. Instead, call police immediately and provide as much…

Kidchella is the Party of the Summer . . . For Kids

Organizers say they wanted the event to have a music festival-type of feel, hence the colorful admission wristbands.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s the biggest festival of the year – if you’re a kid, of course. Kidchella returned this weekend to the Lights in West Fargo. The music festival-themed extravaganza packed out the space with all sorts of activities. There were waterslides, group exercises, bracelet making, and even a dance party. West Fargo Events say they know…

Scheels’ Hunting Expo Features Dog Jumping Competition

The jumps started on Friday and didn't let up until later in the day Saturday.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Dogs were soaring through the sky all weekend out by the Scheels on 45th Street in Fargo. DockDogs hosted a jumping competition for competitors of all ages and abilities. It was part of the Scheels Hunting Expo which began on Friday, the 1st, and stretched into Saturday. Dog trainers say that seeing their pups succeed is…

Paradox Comics-n-Cards, Orange Records Celebrate 1 Year in New Locations

Paradox management says that the increased visibility on Main has significantly upped their foot traffic.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s been one year since two local businesses made a big move – and they wanted to celebrate with the customers they say made it possible. Saturday marked one year since Paradox Comics-n-Cards opened its doors at 814 Main Avenue. To celebrate, they offered 15 percent off almost anything in the store. They say the first…

Red River Valley Renaissance Faire Closes First Weekend, Looks to Second

The faire got off to a strong start on Saturday, with sunny skies and large crowds.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The first weekend of Red River Renaissance Faire is in the books. The event is filled with jousting, live music, crafts, delicious food and drink and so much more! Faire staff said turnout was good both days, and that the wide variety of acts kept festival-goers entertained. They say that the faire offers a special…

Suspect Identified in Fargo Bank Robbery

66-year-old Jay Douglas Barker has been arrested for bank robbery in the past.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Police Department have released the name of the man accused of robbing a downtown Wells Fargo bank on August 1. The robbery took place around 1 P.M., and FPD reported they had their suspect in custody around 4 P.M. that same afternoon. We now know the man is Jay Douglas Barker. Back in 2017, Barker…

Update: Two dead, two injured in separate shooting incidents in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Two people are dead and two others were injured in two separate shooting incidents overnight in Fargo. Police were first called downtown to the 50-block of Broadway on a report of gunshots fired shortly before 2:00 a.m. Sunday. Upon arrival, officers encountered a large crowd of people outside. Due to the size of the crowd, mutual aid…

Fatal Crash in Ward County

Even though the driver was wearing their seatbelt, the impact of the crash still proved fatal.

WARD COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) – A 21-year-old man from Minot is dead after a single-vehicle crash in the early morning hours of August 2. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, at approximately 2:57 A.M., a 2021 Tesla Model Y was traveling northbound on the US Highway 83 Bypass near the 4th Avenue NW overpass in Minot. The vehicle, traveling…

Poster Session Allows Undergrads to Show Off Summer Research

Nearly 50 students had research on display at the event.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – An event at NDSU gave several undergrads a chance to show what they’ve been up to this summer. The Summer Research Poster Session featured 46 undergraduate and high school students who have spent their summer doing scientific research, and on Friday they got to present their findings. Over the summer, the undergrads have been doing hand-on…