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Jury finds West Fargo man guilty of child sex abuse

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A West Fargo man has been convicted of sexually abusing a young girl. Nicolas Wika was charged with three counts of gross sexual imposition of a victim under 15-years-old. A felony jury trial concluded on Friday, Dec. 5 and Wika was found guilty on all three counts. Wika was arrested in July after detectives executed a search warrant. According…

Four displaced after house fire in Wahpeton

WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – Four people are displaced after a house fire in Wahpeton over the weekend. The Wahpeton Fire Department was called around 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6 to 1801 4th Street North. When firefighters arrived, they could see flames coming from the home. Emergency Manager Brett Lambrecht says firefighters, ambulance crews and Wahpeton Police were on scene…

Woman fails to stop at Pembina Port of Entry, starting pursuit south on I-29

Courtesy: North Dakota Highway PatrolGRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A woman from Canada leads authorities on a pursuit after failing to stop at the Pembina Port of Entry. The U.S. Border Patrol requested assistance after a vehicle continued south on I-29. Troopers deployed tire deflation devices near Grand Forks, resulting in damage to the suspect vehicle’s tires. During the incident,…

Holiday Lights Parade Returns to Downtown Fargo

The parade began in Moorhead before concluding on Broadway in Fargo. It began at 6:30 P.M. on December 6.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The 2025 Xcel Energy Holiday Lights Parade returned to downtown Fargo on Saturday night, spreading holiday cheer up and down Broadway. The parade followed its traditional route, starting at the intersection of 6th Street and Center Avenue in Moorhead, continuing down NP Avenue and then cutting onto Broadway in Fargo. Thousands of spectators turned out to…

Jingle & Mingle Signals Opening of West Fargo Public Ice Rink

There were also a myriad of indoor activities for those who didn't want to be outside at The Lights.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Scheels skating rink in downtown Fargo has now officially opened for the season – and, on Saturday, West Fargo followed suit with their own outdoor skating experience. It was all part of the Jingle & Mingle event at The Lights. The full-size hockey rink in the middle of Essentia Health Plaza saw a steady…

Santa Sets Up “Snowfari” at the Red River Zoo

Not only could children meet with Saint Nick himself, but they could also create gifts for their favorite zoo animals.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Santa has made another stop in the Fargo-Moorhead area – this time to make sure the animals get their presents as well. That’s part of what went on at Santa’s Snowfari, held at the Red River Zoo on December 6. Santa was there in person to hear wishes and take pictures. There was also sledding, hot…

Hostage Situation in Grand Forks Leads to Officer-Involved Shooting

The suspect in this case was struck by multiple rounds. She was taken to Altru for treatment. No information on her condition is available at this time.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – The Grand Forks Police Department says an officer was forced to discharge their weapon to resolve a hostage situation that developed at an apartment complex on the evening of December 5. Officials say dispatch received a call from a woman who informed them she was holding a man hostage inside a unit in the 1400…

PETA’s ‘Hell On Wheels’ truck makes stop in Fargo

PETA’s Hell on Wheels turkey truck in the 13th Avenue Hornbachers parking lot. 12/5/25.FARGO (KVRR) — Animal advocacy group PETA made a stop in Fargo on Friday to promote veganism. They brought along a display, which is a truck with life-sized pictures of turkey in cages printed on the sides that plays the recorded sounds of turkeys. It is part…

Reminder of Parking Restrictions, Road Closures for Holiday Parade

The parking enforcement will begin at 4:00 P.M. and lift at 9:00 P.M.

A scene from the 2024 Holiday Parade in Downtown Fargo.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The 2025 Xcel Energy Holiday Lights Parade is tomorrow, and the Fargo Police Department wants to make sure the downtown streets are clear for all the festivities. They’re seeking to remind the public of road closures and parking restrictions. You will not be allowed to park on:…

Fargo Park District investigating cybersecurity breach

FARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo Park District is investigating a cybersecurity breach that caused disruptions to its phone, email, and internal systems. The Park District disclosed the incident on Friday, Dec. 5. Officials say the issue was discovered on Oct. 27. “Because the scope of the incident was not yet known and the investigation was actively evolving, we did not…