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Honor Flight Lands In Washington, D.C.

KVRR Will Have Complete Coverage Online And On The Air

May 19, 2019

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — KVRR’s Rob Kupec has joined the latest Honor Flight of ND/MN in Washington, D.C. Watch for Rob’s coverage on the KVRR Facebook page and on KVRR Local News Sunday and Monday. We’ll meet some of the veterans and share their stories. Watch Rob’s Facebook like of their arrival early Sunday morning here. Categories: Local News,…

Ten-Thousand Runners Take on 15th Annual Fargo Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k

Almost 10,000 people filled the Fargo dome for race day even though it was pouring rain outside

May 18, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.– Runners taking part in the 15th annual Fargo Marathon got a little wet today, but that didn’t mean the race was over for them. Almost 10,000 people filled the Fargo dome for race day, even though it was pouring rain outside. Some participants dressed for the rain by wearing raincoats and hats, and for others it looked…

Horace Mann Students Put on The Fairest Musical of Them All

The show will feature around sixty students from grades one through five

May 18, 2019

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FARGO, N.D– Students from Horace Mann Roosevelt Elementary are putting on the fairest musical of them all: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The show will feature around sixty students from grades one through five. The Missoula Children’s Theater is leading the student production and brought in set pieces, props and costumes for the musical. Organizers say it’s important to…

Block Island Veterans To Enjoy Final Reunion in Fargo

May 17, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. – A group of soldiers sharing a 75-year-long bond will reunite for the last time next week in Fargo. The U.S.S. Block Island sank in the North Atlantic on May 29th, 1944, the victim of a Nazi attack. It was the only U.S. aircraft carrier to sink in the North Atlantic during World War Two. 950 soldiers went…

NDSU’s Wind Symphony To Perform in Europe

May 17, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. NDSU’s Wind Symphony is taking its talents across the Atlantic. The orchestra will spend 10 days in Budapest, Hungary, Bratislava, Slovakia and Prague in the Czech Republic. As many as 45 students and a few alumni from the Gold Star Band will make the trip. The ensemble will perform at a joint concert with the Prague Castle Guard…

Goose, Goose Cop: Fargo Police Officer Escorts Geese Across Road

May 17, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. – It’s probably the cutest time a Fargo Police Officer directs traffic. Katelyn Blotsky shot video of an officer escorting a couple of geese. People at Rover’s Playhouse cheered on the officer and the waterfowl as they made their way across Main Avenue. She says, “excuse the random narration” but an awesome cop pulled over and helped the…

Water Shut Off To Half of Emerado, ND

May 17, 2019

Site Staff,

EMERADO, ND – The city of Emerado says water is shut off to one side of town. Crews say it will come back on once they can get water levels back to an appropriate level. The city also says water is not being supplied to the water tower. However, it has enough water for the next day-and-a-half. Officials say it’s important…

Local Businesses in the Spotlight at Chamber of Commerce’s ChamberChoice Awards

Winners were picked by a panel of independent judges

May 17, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Local businesses are in the spotlight at the Chamber of Commerce’s ChamberChoice awards luncheon. The ceremony recognizes accomplishments in the business community. Winners are picked by a panel of independent judges, and evaluated based on growth, innovation and community involvement. Nearly 900 people were at the event, and stand–up comedian James Cunningham served as emcee. “We want to…

Two Men Killed in Northern North Dakota Bar Shooting

May 17, 2019

Site Staff,

RYDER, N.D. – Two men are killed in a bar shooting just after 10 on Thursday night in northern North Dakota. Ward County sheriff’s officials say deputies found one of the men dead next to a car in the parking lot of the Star Bar in Ryder. Police say witnesses told them he was the shooter. A second man was…

Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens Wed. in Grand Forks

May 17, 2019

Site Staff,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The second medical marijuana dispensary in North Dakota is set to open on Wednesday in Grand Forks. Strive Life is operated by We Mend LLC and will be located at 1809 13th Avenue North next to Pan O Gold Baking and Acme Tools. A patient or caregiver can only enter the display area of the dispensary if…