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Lawmakers slam North Dakota Insurance Reserve Fund over audit findings

December 9, 2024

KVRR Staff,

This fire hydrant in Mandan ruptured in 2023, flooding residential property down a hillside below the hydrant. (Courtesy of Marc Montplaisir)WEST FARGO, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The insurance provider for cities and other local governments across North Dakota routinely denies claims from state residents without providing an explanation, according to an audit report presented to legislators last week. Several…

Weather-Related Announcements for Monday, December 9

December 8, 2024

TJ Nelson,

Schools: Bagley Public Schools : Two hours late on Monday, December 9. *** Clearbrook-Gonvick Schools: Opening 2 hours late on Monday, December 9. Food Service will not be serving breakfast. *** Fosston Public School: Opening Late Monday 2 Hours *** Greenbush-Middle River School: School and buses will be 2 hours late Monday, December 9. *** Lake Park Audubon School District: Two…

Red River Coffee in south Fargo is closing next week

December 8, 2024

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Another local business is closing for good. Red River Coffee on 52nd Avenue South in Fargo posted to Facebook that they are closing on December 20th. They say the rising cost of running a business and the rising cost of goods is what led to the decision. All digital coupons from June 1st through now will…

Bonanzaville Hosts “Christmas on the Prairie”

The popular attraction promised down-home, old-fashioned Christmas fun with its slate of activities.

December 8, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “Christmas on the Prairie” at Bonanzaville in West Fargo promised a return to a simpler time when carolers sang the sounds of the season. That’s not all that was offered. There were pictures with Santa, carriage rides and even a specialty seasonal model train display. The Spud Valley Model Railroad Club operates out of Bonanzaville,…

The Nail Co. Celebrates Grand Opening

The establishment is the realization of a dream for the Pham family, who have extensive backgrounds in nail work.

December 8, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – If you’re looking for a place to spruce up your look, there’s a new spot just opening in Fargo. The Nail Co. is located on 45th Street South and features a luxurious layout with a full range of services. The 3,700 square foot salon offers everything from a headspa to permanent jewelry; and, of course, every…

Holiday Parade Celebrates Season, Fargo Police Department Heroes

The Grand Marshals of the parade included the parents of fallen officer Jake Wallin.

December 8, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – The 18th Annual Xcel Energy Holiday Lights Parade brought cheer to the downtowns of both Fargo and Moorhead. The parade got underway at 6:30 P.M. sharp on Saturday. It began on Center Ave. in Moorhead before rumbling straight down Broadway in Fargo. Leading the charge were the Grand Marshals of the parade – The Fargo Police Department…

Turnberg To Offer Plan To Address Homelessness in Fargo at Monday’s Commission Meeting

December 8, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo City Commissioner Michelle Turnberg is ready to present her plan to address homelessness called “Operation Safe Fargo”. Turnberg is proposing outlawing homeless camping on any city property and offering the person a bus ticket to their hometown or city of their choice. She wants to turn the Fargo Civic Center into an emergency shelter and…

Krampus Makes A Visit To Fargo’s LunaTique Boutique

December 6, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Krampus made a trip to LunaTique Boutique making an early appearance for families to take pictures. Krampus is a horned figure that appears in the Central and Eastern Alpine folkloric tradition. He is said to accompany Saint Nicholas on visits to take bad children away. Today Krampus is celebrated in various festivals with people dressing as…

Fargo City Commissioner To Propose a Community Facilitator At Monday’s Commission Meeting

December 6, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — On Monday, Commissioner Denise Kolpack will discuss her idea for what’s called a Community Integration Facilitator. The purpose is to connect Fargo newcomers with programs and services across the city. “The position is really a connector. It’s outreach to organizations that already exist, but it’s developing relationships with all the different American communities and leaders. And…

Dr. Nat Dickey Performs For Tubachristmas

LIVE: Tubas take the spotlight, spreading cheer at TubaChristmas

December 6, 2024

Alex Bertsch,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s a family of instruments usually relegated to the bass line and the background, but at TubaChristmas, the tubas, euphoniums, baritones and sousaphones get their chance to shine and spread some Christmas cheer. The event has been going on across the country for over 50 years, and in the Fargo-Moorhead area for almost as long. It…