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Polar Plunge returns to The Lights to support Special Olympics ND athletes

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — They are freezin’ for a reason into North Dakota’s frigid waters for a good cause. The Polar Plunge is back at The Lights in West Fargo giving our community a unique opportunity to support Special Olympics North Dakota athletes. Plungers and their teams raised a minimum of 100 dollars to compete. It’s organized by North…

Body found in field at Grand Forks airport

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A body of a deceased man was found in a field at Grand Forks airport. Police they discovered the body at around noon Saturday. His identity is not being released at this time. It’s an ongoing investigation, and we’ll update you when further information is available. Categories: Minnesota News, North Dakota News Tags: grand forks…

F-M area gets a good view of the Northern Lights

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Occurring around 62 miles above the sky, The Northern Lights are dramatic and colorful light formations which can be seen when you look up. “It looks like special effects to me, you know, it looks really wild because you see these little flashes.” says MSUM Professor Dr. Juan Cabenela. They are caused by electrically charged particles…

LIVE: PRCA Championship Rodeo Rides Into Fargo

The PRCA Championship Rodeo will bring more than 200 cowboys and cowgirls to compete in a variety of events

  The rodeo rides into the Fargodome this weekend. The PRCA Championship Rodeo will bring more than 200 cowboys and cowgirls to compete in a variety of events. You have Bareback bronc riding. Steer wrestling. Tie down roping. Saddle bronc riding. Ladies barrel racing. Team roping. Bull riding. You can watch the broncs and bulls in action at 7:30 Friday…

Fargo area economy boosted as thousands attend NCAA regionals

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The NCAA hockey tournament is at Scheels Arena. “I’ve never been to Fargo before, first time. We probably won’t do much, we did hear about going to a Sandy’s Donut shop, we might have to check that out,” says hockey fan Bonnie Blair-Cruikshank. Blair-Cruikshank, better known as Bonnie Blair, competed in the 1984, 1988, 1992 and…

Klobuchar, Cramer Bill Would Extend Disability Benefits to Firefighters

Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR/KFGO) — Minnesota Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar and North Dakota Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer are teaming up to support firefighters. They have introduced a bill to extend disability benefits to firefighters who become disabled due to cancer caused by carcinogenic exposure. The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act would also expand access to federal support for the families of…

Recent Weather Could Affect Local Flooding

FARGO (KVRR) – Flooding in our region is nothing new. However, with the recent snowfall there could be a chance for some flooding even this year. The risk of significant flooding has increased since the last outlook due to additional snowfall and delayed melt conditions. Above normal snowfall and precipitation through winter and spring so far along with the continuation of…