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Lack of sign language interpreters in North Dakota a major barrier

Lindsey Solberg Herbel, left, nationally certified American Sign Language interpreter, signs to Tammy Derrick, communication and advocacy coordinator for the North Dakota School for the Deaf/Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, at the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library on Sept. 18, 2025. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The video sign language service…

New Chapter for Local Bookstore

Facing an uncertain future in their Roberts Alley location, Ferguson Books decided to move under the roof of Daily's Market and rebrand as Fergie's Bookshops.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It is a short walk across Roberts Alley from the former location of Ferguson Books to the back door of Daily’s Market. But that tiny trek was actually a momentous decision to make for small business owner Dane Ferguson. Ferguson Books had only been in Roberts Alley for about a year, having previously been located in…

Vehicle pulled from Red River in Fargo on Saturday is not tied to missing woman case in West Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A cold case investigation turns up a vehicle in the Red River in Fargo but it is learned that it is not tied to the case of Jonett Wanner who has been missing since 2023. On Wednesday, an independent Missing Person Cold Case Dive Team called “Adventures With Purpose” located a vehicle using sonar technology near…

Halloween Pictures for NICU Babies and their Families

Dear NICU Mama set up near the JC Penney fountain in West Acres and snapped adorable photos all morning and afternoon.

Credit: Dear NICU Mama on FacebookFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Families that wanted to show off their getups were able to get professional pictures taken at West Acres for a good cause. Dear NICU Mama set up a photo studio near the JCPenney fountain on Saturday. All the proceeds from the pictures they sold went right back to the organization, which…

Fargo Record Fair Gets Another Spin at Brewhalla

There were thousands of records, CDs, and other forms of music memorabilia available for purchase.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Music lovers and physical media collectors flocked to Brewhalla this weekend to get their hands on some antique vinyl. It was the Fargo Record Fair on October 25, and hundreds of people came through The Magic Factory looking for records and other music souvenirs. There were at least 30 separate vendors selling their items across 50…

Sheyenne Turns into Treat Street in West Fargo

West Fargo Events wanted to make sure that kids had a safe, concentrated area to get all the candy they possibly could.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The main drag of downtown West Fargo was teeming with trick-or-treaters on Saturday – and local businesses and organizations were eager to hand out candy. West Fargo Events blocked off a large portion of Sheyenne Street and turned it into “Treat Street” from 1 to 3 P.M. Over 40 tables were set up to dole…

Nerdyween Combines Halloween With All Things Pop Culture

There were vendors, activities - and Superman even stopped by.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – One local hobby shop decided that they didn’t want to just hand out candy for Halloween. So Paradox Comics-N-Cards hosted Nerdyween on Saturday! All visitors got a free bag of comic books, in trick-or-treating style, and there were also Halloween-themed discounts on merchandise. There were vendors outside, and costume contests taking place the entire day. Paradox…

Red River Market Wraps Up for the Season

Folkways now turns its attention towards other seasonal events, like Christkindlmarkt.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s finally a wrap for the season for one of Downtown Fargo’s premier recurring events. Saturday was the final day of the Red River Market, put together by Folkways and held in and around Broadway Square. The season went out in style, with a Fall cooking demonstration and a Thriller-inspired dance performance by FM Ballet. Folkways…

One Killed, Four Injured in Rollover Crash in Dickinson

The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the driver of the vehicle, who was killed, was not wearing their seatbelt.

DICKINSON, N.D. (KVRR) – A single-vehicle rollover crash in Dickinson has claimed the life of one young man while injuring four other people. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says that at approximately 3 A.M. (Mountain Time) on October 25, a 2013 Dodge Ram 2500 was traveling on 8th Street SW near the golf course in Dickinson. The driver failed to…