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Man who died in motorcycle crash was from West Fargo

June 1, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo Police have identified a man who died following a motorcycle crash Friday evening. Thirty-four-year-old Jarred Faller of West Fargo was riding the motorcycle in the 4200-block of 9th Ave. Circle S. when the crash happened around 9:39 p.m. The crash is still under investigation. Police are looking to speak with potential witnesses, including the driver of…

Man in farm sprayer dies after being hit by car

June 1, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – A 71-year-old Fort Rice man died after the farm sprayer he was driving along the right edge of a roadway was rear ended by minivan. The crash happened at about 7:30 a.m. Monday on Highway 1806, about three miles south of the town of Huff. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the 71-year-old was driving the spray…

Virus failed to curb North Dakota’s appetite for gambling

June 1, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – The coronavirus pandemic did not slow North Dakotans’ appetite for gambling, with more than $881 million wagered on games of chance in the state in fiscal 2020. Data shows that’s a more than 50% increase from the previous year. North Dakota gambling regulator Deb McDaniel says “the pandemic has not hurt gaming whatsoever.” Electronic pull tab gambling…

Memorial Day Ceremonies Held at Riverside & Sunset Gardens Cemeteries

"Memorial Day is the opportunity to pay homage to the people who have gone before us."

May 31, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Multiple Memorial Day services were held throughout the Fargo area. Families loved ones, veterans, active servicemen and women all coming out for one thing. Retired Navy Captain Jerry Rostad says, “Memorial Day is the opportunity to pay homage to the people who have gone before us. The military service members who have given the ultimate sacrifice….

Fargo National Cemetery Memorial Day Service

It is a sentimental day for anyone who has lost a loved one in the armed forces

May 31, 2021

KVRR Staff,

HARWOOD, N.D. (KVRR) — “Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends let us pray.” The city of Fargo honored and remembered those who sacrificed their lives for our country’s freedom here at the Fargo National Cemetery. “It’s probably one of the best kept secrets in the area,” said Lt. JG Trent…

2021 Commencement for West Fargo High School Graduates

Despite the pandemic, West Fargo High School seniors were able to walk and accept their diplomas

May 30, 2021

KVRR Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “I just want to thank my mom and my grandpa and my little brother for supporting me and this awesome staff here at West Fargo High School,” said Cody Wirtzfeld. The West Fargo High School Class of 2021 held its in-person graduation ceremony this afternoon at the Essentia Health Packer Stadium. Two hundred seventy-four graduates…

Sheyenne High School holds its 2021 commencement

Head Principal Vincent Williams says the students thrived under unusual circumstances this year.

May 30, 2021

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WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sheyenne High School seniors celebrate their graduation in person. “Being grown-up. Finally leaving high school. Being able to start my life. It’s a good feeling to achieve all of this and be able to finally move on,” Graduate Isabelle Gipson said. Sheyenne High School seniors are officially closing the chapter. Despite the pandemic, the school held…

Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site opens for the summer

From Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, the Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site is open all summer long.

May 29, 2021

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ABERCROMBIE, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site is kicking off Memorial Day weekend with its opening day. “Today is the opening of a season after COVID-19 season. It’s a great day, where things are back to normal and we have a great crowd out here today enjoying the local history,” Fort Abercrombie Site Supervisor, Lenny Krueger said….

Fargo Police looking for witnesses following fatal motorcycle crash

May 29, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A man is dead following a motorcycle crash in the 4200 block of 9th Avenue Circle South in Fargo Friday evening. Authorities say the man was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries, where he later died. Investigators are looking to speak with any witnesses who were in the area of 9th Avenue Circle South…

Healing Garden seeks historic Purington bricks

"If anybody has these bricks laying around, maybe there's five or ten of them and they don't know what to do with them, we'd love to add them to the garden."

May 28, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Crosses for Cameron foundation has entered phase two in its Garden of Healing project. It commemorates Cameron Bolton who was an organ donor and died in 2018. Cameron’s parents are looking to use a piece of history in the garden with historic Purington bricks that helped build Fargo before its historic fire of 1893. Cameron’s…