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Fargo Police Investigating Armed Robbery of Hotel

The robbery was reported shortly after 9 pm. Sunday at the hotel at 1407 35th Street south, near I-29 and 13th Avenue South.

August 13, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo police are searching for a man who robbed the Quality Inn at gunpoint. The robbery was reported shortly after 9 pm. Sunday at the hotel at 1407 35th Street south, near I-29 and 13th Avenue South. Police says the robber threatened the desk clerk with a handgun, took money from the till and fled. The West Fargo…

Musicians, Audience Can’t Escape Rhythm and Blues at 24th Annual “Jass” Festival

El Zagal Shrine started hosting the celebration as a going away party for a musician going into the army

August 12, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The United States is a melting pot, and so is its music. Jazz was created in the early 1900’s, taking its ingredients from European, African and Caribbean styles of music. It’s the type of “groove” you could feel at Fargo’s “Jass” Festival, which celebrated one of America’s first art forms created in New Orleans. Jazz not only gives an…

The FM Pride Parade Connects People from All Walks of Life and Celebrates Love

"It doesn't matter where you come from, what you look like, who you are, who you love, who you vote for, it doesn't matter we're all human"

August 12, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Pride celebrations have taken over the metro and the week ended with their annual parade. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen tells us what the festivities mean to many people in the community. “It doesn’t matter where you come from, what you look like, who you are, who you love, who you vote for, it doesn’t matter we’re all human,”…

Ground Worker Who Stole Airplane And Crashed It Had North Dakota Ties

Richard Russell went on to play at least one season of football at Valley City State University

August 12, 2018

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SEATTLE — The family of a man who authorities say stole an airplane from the airport in Seattle before crashing it had ties to North Dakota. The Anchorage Daily News is reporting that “after graduating from Wasilla in 2008, Richard Russell went on to play at least one season of football at Valley City State University.” It’s unclear how long…

Pride in the Park Brings Community Together

People say attendees come from all walks of life

August 11, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — F–M Pride is in full swing, and Pride in the Park brings the community together ahead of Sunday’s parade. “There’s so many different people from every walk of life,” Isabelle Nikle, an attendee said. “It’s not even just LBGT+ people here. It’s just nice to be yourself. It’s not a part we get to share too often. It’s…

F-M Pride Holds Block Party At Fargo Brewing Company

The party includes a drag show from a RuPaul's Drag Race contestant

August 11, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Many people at Pride in the Park headed over to Fargo Brewing Company for a Pride block party. The team was setting up throughout the afternoon. There will be food trucks, drinks, and even a special glitter beer. There will also be a drag show featuring a contestant from RuPaul’s Drag Race. This is the first time Fargo…

Despite Regional Loss, Fans Still Show Support for Fargo Little League

People are hopeful that this year's success inspires more kids to play baseball

August 11, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — With three wins in regional play and their names in bright lights on national TV, the Fargo Little League squad was in the midst of a run at history. But if you look back eight years ago, those diamond dreams were far from reality. “It was just hard to find guys because there were two organizations, so half…

Sixth Annual “Go Far Woman” Run Brings Out Hundreds of Runners

Proceeds from the run go towards the NICU at Essentia Health

August 11, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Hundreds of women lined up outside Scheels Arena to take part in the sixth annual “Go Far Woman” run. More than eight hundred women ran in the Half–Marathon, 10K, and 5K races. The event is held in honor of the late Dr. Renee Schwandt, an OB–GYN at Essentia Health who passed away 15 years ago. Her sister, Sue…

Thrive Fest Christian Music Festival Comes To the Red River Valley Fairgrounds

This is the first time the Christian music festival has been held in Fargo

August 10, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Bands from across the country are in town for the Christian music festival Thrive Fest at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. One attendee, Tia McBee, says she wasn’t expecting it all when she won tickets. “I wasn’t even going to answer the phone, but something just told me, answer the phone,” she said. She says the music…

North Dakota’s Teacher of the Year Rappels Down Black Building to Raise Money For Charism

Leah Juelke rappelled to support North Dakota's teachers

August 10, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — During her time in the Army, Leah Juelke rappelled down many things, but never a building in the heart of a city. “At first, right when you get to the top, right at the edge, it actually is quite scary. For a second, I thought ‘what am I doing?’, but once you get going down, and you…