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Unique CrossFit competition: Fargo ABLE Games to celebrate inclusivity

THE FARGO ABLE GAMES IS THE REGION’S FIRST ALL-INCLUSIVE TEST OF FUNCTIONAL FITNESS

February 24, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — This summer, Fargo will host a fitness competition our region has never seen before. The Fargo ABLE Games is the Midwest’s first inclusive fitness contest where people of all abilities can show off their talents and strength. To celebrate inclusivity, highly skilled athletes and those with special needs will compete on the floor at the same…

Lindenwood Park project opponents gather at Park Board retreat to voice their concerns

February 24, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A few people came together Wednesday afternoon to voice their displeasure with the changes planned for Fargo’s Lindenwood Park. The Fargo Park District wants to move Lindenwood’s road loop to a higher location, away from the Red River and remove up to 82 trees. Opponents of the plan met at Rheault Farm, where the Fargo Park…

Arrests made in ND drug pipeline

February 24, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Outgoing U.S. Attorney for North Dakota Drew Wrigley announces key arrests in a major drug trafficking investigation. Several members of the Michigan Reub gang are currently in custody due to a joint investigation between North Dakota and Michigan agencies. Wrigley says the operation involves tens of millions of dollars of narcotics and thus far has targeted…

Snow Totals – Tuesday 2/23/21

February 24, 2021

Max Mueller,

These are snow totals as reported by the Grand Forks and Bismarck National Weather Service offices. LOCATION AMOUNT TIME/DATE LAT/LON 7 NE SHARON 6.5 IN 0754 AM 02/24 47.66N/97.80W DEVILS LAKE 6.5 IN 1000 PM 02/23 48.11N/98.87W 4 S HARLOW 6.5 IN 0340 PM 02/23 48.11N/99.53W LARIMORE ND 0.4 SE 5.9 IN 0700 AM 02/24 47.91N/97.62W 5 NW GOLDEN LAKE…

Update: Former West Fargo teacher admitted chatting online with ‘multiple females’

February 24, 2021

Jim Monk,

Ronald ThompsonWEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A former West Fargo teacher who suddenly resigned earlier this month is accused of soliciting a minor by computer. Fifty-eight-year-old Ronald Thompson has been charged with one count of luring a minor by computer or other electronic means. West Fargo Police Chief Denis Otterness says investigators received a tip from an out-of-state investigator on…

Drug pipeline brought ‘tens of millions of dollars’ of narcotics to North Dakota

February 24, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO – Federal authorities say they are investigating a drug pipeline that involves moving the powerful opioid fentanyl and other painkillers from the Detroit area to three Native American reservations in North Dakota. U.S. Attorney Drew Wrigley says the operation involves “tens of millions of dollars” of narcotics and thus far has targeted 22 defendants from Michigan and eight from…

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Lindenwood Park project opponents to gather at Park Board retreat

February 24, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – Opponents of a plan to make major changes to Fargo’s Lindenwood Park are planning to take their case directly to the Fargo Park Board Wednesday afternoon. Organizers of “Defend Lindenwood Park” will meet at Rheault Farm in south Fargo, where the Fargo Park Board is holding a retreat. “We’re going to join them to let them hear…

Icy roads, snow lead to crashes in Fargo-Moorhead area

February 24, 2021

Jim Monk,

Highway 10 near Glyndon, Minn.GLYNDON, Minn. (KVRR) – The Minnesota State Patrol says troopers are responding to several rollover crashes and vehicles are spinning out out of control in west-central parts of the state. About two inches of snow, along with ice-coated roads, are causing some hazardous travel condition across the region. Sgt. Jesse Grabow says no serious injuries were…

West Fargo firefighters train for grain bin rescues

"Farmers are in their bins all the time so training like this; we need to take advantage of this as much as we can."

February 23, 2021

Aaron Walling,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The West Fargo Fire department shows us one of the many things they train on when they’re not fighting fires. “We like to get indoor training like this for the winter times, this is a great opportunity to take advantage of the cold weather, stay inside, but farming accidents like grain bin extrication can occur…

NDSU students hold 120 hour-long Freeze-A-Thon fundraiser

The fundraiser brings awareness and helps raise funds for the homeless community.

February 23, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – NDSU students are showing their support to a local charity organization by helping bring awareness and raise funds for the homeless community. Members of the Kappa Delta sorority and Alpha tau Omega fraternity are bearing freezing temperatures on the corner of University and 12th Avenue North. The students will stand outside for 120 hours straight in…