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Big demand for homes as listings drops in Fargo-Moorhead

"Interest rates are at a phenomenal low rate right now, so it's really a great time to either build or remodel your home."

May 26, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Right now is the time for you to buy or sell a house. “Interest rates are at a phenomenal low rate right now, so it’s really a great time to either build or remodel your home,” Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead CEO Bryce Johnson said. Local mayors and the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead have designated…

Grant for Family Wellness Teen’s Mental Health Program

The fitness center received a special community builder grant from the foundation.

May 26, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Family Wellness is teaming up with West Fargo schools in the Fall for a teen program thanks to the Offutt Family Foundation. The fitness center received a special community builder grant from the foundation. The $6,000 grant will go towards the youth mental health program. Family Wellness trainers will work with middle and high schoolers to…

Community pulls together at funeral service for West Fargo Lt. Adam Gustafson

May 26, 2021

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Family, friends, colleagues and strangers pull together to honor the life of fallen West Fargo Lt. Adam Gustafson, who died from a heart attack last week. A contagious smile and laughter that would echo off the department walls; that’s how those at the West Fargo Police Department remember Lt. Gustafson. “The way Adam lived his…

Lawmakers ask state to stop calling residents about COVID-19 vaccine

May 26, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – Two Republican state legislators are asking North Dakota health officials to stop calling residents to offer information on the coronavirus vaccine. Sens. Jessica Bell and Nicole Poolman sent a letter to State Health Officer Dr. Nizar Wehbi expressing concern about the role of state government in “personal health choices” and patient privacy. Both lawmakers said they had…

North Dakota groups say new law restricts asbestos lawsuits

May 26, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – Labor unions and veterans groups are urging North Dakotans who may have been exposed to asbestos to get screened before a new law takes effect that they say will make it more difficult to sue. Backers of the law, which will take effect Aug. 1, and will bar people from suing over asbestos exposure unless they’ve already…

Cheap Trick to perform at Fargo Brewing Company

May 26, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – Cheap Trick is coming to Fargo. The 2016 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees will perform outdoors on July 7 at Fargo Brewing Company. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 28, at 10:00 a.m. A special presale takes place at the Fargo Brewing Co., Thursday, May 27, from 11:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. General admission tickets…

Sixth graders conduct Lunar Landing Science Experiment

"We call it our Mars Lander. Our students are combining three different units together. We have engineering design, forces in motion and our astronomy unit."

May 25, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Ben Franklin Middle School students are hoping to stick an excellent landing as they conduct a lunar science experiment. To keep the tradition alive, sixth grade Science teacher, Mr. Rodney Volk is celebrating the school’s 20th year conducting the Lunar Landing Science experiment with students. “We call it our Mars Lander. Our students are combining three…

RedHawks’ home opener brings fewer Covid-19 restrictions

New changes that will bring fans to the stands.

May 25, 2021

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Newman Outdoor Field comes alive again with the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks’ home opener against the Chicago Dogs. The RedHawks’ home games will look a lot different compared to last summer when the pandemic limited fan capacity to 25 percent and the regular season to 60 games. “The new thing is we will be having fans back in…

Cass County Sheriff addresses his office’s bias training

"Our office also certifies and trains on less than lethal force options, use of force instruction and scenario based training."

May 25, 2021

Aaron Walling,

CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — The Cass County Sheriff’s office has released a statement regarding policing procedures. Sheriff Jesse Jahner says questions among people throughout the community have risen in regards to the department’s bias training. Jahner says he wants to be transparent and says the training includes anti bias, cultural awareness, de-escalation, diversity, communication, and crisis intervention. “Training is…

‘Without a doubt’ dead suspect killed missing Minot girl in 2006

May 25, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – Fifteen years after 3-year-old Reachelle Smith disappeared, Minot’s police chief says the case on the girl known as “Peanut” is closed and the only suspect in her disappearance killed her. Chief John Klug said at a news conference Tuesday that police believe “without a doubt” that Leigh Cowen killed Reachelle. Cowen killed himself a week after she…