North Dakota News

Red River Valley Fair draws near-record attendance

WEST FARGO (KFGO) — This year’s Red River Valley Fair in West Fargo was the second best attended in the fair’s history. The fair says 143,740 people attended. Lauren Daigle and Josiah Queen and Nick Hall, presented by Pulse ND, drew a crowd of 12,800 people to close out the fair on Sunday. Sarah Bunyea, a spokesperson for Pulse North Dakota, called…

Help Keep Kids Covered with Youthworks

FARGO — They say clothes make the man. But your volunteer efforts could help make life a little easier for some of the region’s kids having a tough time. Youthworks is a nonprofit that helps teens struggling with homelessness. Their August fundraiser “We’ve Got You Covered” supplies them with back-to-school clothing. They serve approximately 1,000 middle and high school kids…

Sanford Ambulance now able to give whole blood before arriving at the hospital

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Ambulance paramedics can now give whole blood at the scene of serious injuries or on the way to the hospital. They say this move is vital to saving lives. Sanford Ambulance Medical Director Dr. Jason Van Valkenburg says, “By starting a transfusion within minutes of injury, we can stabilize severely bleeding patients long before they…

North Dakota Corrections working on 4 ‘mini prisons’ to relieve crowding

BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – The North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is working to add as many as 300 additional beds to its overburdened prison system over the next year. “We’re literally trying to lift up about, as far as I’m concerned, four mini prisons across the state all in the same year,” Department of Corrections and…

Dr. Tom Strinden, husband of Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden, dies at 63

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Dr. Tom Strinden, husband of Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden of Fargo, died Sunday after a year-and-a-half battle against brain cancer. He was a partner at Bagan Strinden Vision and had an eye surgical practice in Fargo since 1995. Strinden received his medical degree from the UND School of Medicine and completed his Ophthalmology residency at the…

Fargo Police remember Officer Jake Wallin

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s been two years since Fargo Police Officer Jake Wallin was killed in shootout that left two other officers and a bystander severely wounded, and the department is making sure that his sacrifice is always remembered. A flag lowering ceremony was held outside the Fargo Police Headquarters where family, friends and fellow officers, including Officer Andrew…

Wrapping Up the Red River Valley Fair

Organizers aimed to turn things around after a down year in 2024; they believe they achieved that goal.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Even on the final day of the Red River Valley Fair, you could still see kids flocking to the rides, trying out the games, and enjoying all the fair has to offer. After a disappointing 2024, many were curious to see how the fair would adjust – “We’re always looking to change and tweak to…

Skulltastic Book Fair Brings Childhood Fun to Grown-Ups

There were kids' reading sessions to include the little ones as well.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – People looking to experience a bit of nostalgia turned out in massive numbers for a unique event at Drekker Brewing Company. The adult book fair began in Drekker’s tap room at 10 A.M. on July 13 and saw a steady stream of customers. Moorhead bookstore More Than Words was in charge of curating the selection, bringing…