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Seniors who laid the groundwork reflect on growth of Fargo-Moorhead Pride

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Saturday night was the date for the annual Fargo-Moorhead Pride Block Party, hosting nationally recognized drag performers. But on Sunday, it’s all about the colorful parade through Downtown Fargo. “There’s a huge amount of us. We’re here, we love it, and we’re staying.” But Pride isn’t just about the younger crowd. This year the Parade was…

UPDATE: Suspect Arrested For Two Counts of Attempted Murder After Stabbing Downtown

Police: Not Believed To Be Tied to Pride Parade

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR 8PM update) — A man with no permanent address is arrested on two counts of attempted murder after a stabbing in downtown Fargo right after the Pride Parade. Police have identified the suspect as 35-year-old Michael Hurteau. Around 3:30 this afternoon, they were called to the corner of Broadway and 4th Avenue North. They arrived to find…

2024 Red River Valley Fair a “disaster financially”

WEST FARGO (KFGO) – The Red River Valley Fair is reporting a drop in attendance and a massive financial loss after this year’s fair. General Manager Cody Cashman says this year’s fair was a net loss. “This year’s fair was not a record year. It was an absolute disaster financially for the fair. We’ve never seen anything like it.” Cashman…

Upgraded Charges Expected After Victim of Tuesday Crash Near Lisbon Dies at Sanford in Fargo

RANSOM CO., N.D. (KVRR) — Criminal charges are being upgraded against a driver that caused a crash Tuesday afternoon near Lisbon, North Dakota. Highway Patrol says a criminal vehicular injury charge against 37-year-old Amber Patel of Oakes, North Dakota is expected to be amended to criminal vehicular homicide. The patrol says Patel rear-ended 67-year-old Jerry Rufsvold’s vehicle when he was…

Blues Festival Starts Today at Newman Outdoor Field

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Blues Fest starts today with thirteen bands playing over the course of the next two days. “We’ve got a great line-up, we’ve got Pablo Cruise who’s going to be out tonight at nine o’clock. The North Mississippi Allstars are going to be closing the show out starting tomorrow night.” Shinn has worked at Blues Fest…

LIVE: 24 Years of Pride in the FM Metro

FARGO — It’s about to get a lot more colorful this weekend in downtown Fargo. Pride Week culminates in a rainbow-ridden parade on Sunday, August 11th. But there are a lot of other events this weekend celebrating the LGTBQ-plus community in our region too. In the 24 years since the first F-M Pride Week, the event’s grown exponentially. There are…

Cory Lerios, Founding Member of Pablo Cruise, Stops By KVRR On Eve of Blues Festival Appearance

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — They hit the charts in the 1970’s and their songs are still being played all these years later. Pablo Cruise is in town to headline night one of Fargo Blues Festival. “And here to do their big hit, “Whatcha Gonna Do?”, A&M records exciting Pablo Cruise! “Whatcha gonna do when she says goodbye?” Pablo Cruise in…