MEDORA, N.D. (KVRR-PRAIRIE PUBLIC) – A controversial statue of former President Theodore Roosevelt will not be displayed immediately when the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opens in Medora. The statue, called the “Equestrian Statue of Theodore Roosevelt,” stood outside the American Museum of Natural History in New York. Unveiled in 1940. It depicts Roosevelt on horseback with a Native American man…
FARGO, ND (KVRR) – In south Fargo, a market is hosting its third Christmas in July celebration. Fargo Antiques and Repurposed Market, a.k.a the FARM, has vendors pulling out the jolly ole St. Nicks and the Christmas trees. “My favorite part of Christmas in July is just the people coming in and getting excited about the finds that…
HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) — A wild party in Horace results in 30 minors being cited for underage drinking. A deputy noticed that vehicles were creating a traffic hazard early Saturday morning on 6th Street East in Horace. When the deputy went to the house, several minor who were drinking ran. Cass County Sheriff’s office says the homeowner and a number…
FARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo Park District is hosting a 701 Day celebration on Saturday July 1st. The date symbolizes North Dakota’s statewide area code, 701. This weekend’s event celebrates things like North Dakota’s agricultural heritage. They will close off streets downtown for Ag equipment demos. Multiple North Dakota musical artists will take the stage. You can also bring…
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The Fargo Park Board has voted to terminate the employment of Executive Director Dave Leker. The vote was 3-2 in favor of ending Leker’s contract. Board member Vicki Dawson made the motion with Jerry Rostad and Dawn Morgan voting in favor, and Aaron Hill and Joe Deutsch voting no. Morgan said Fargo Parks needs a more visionary…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Abnormally dry conditions have made it difficult for farmers this year and the people selling fruits and veggies at the Market at West Acres are no exception. Some farmers have added an extra step to their routine by putting shade cloths over heat sensitive plants and adding extra water. While crops like corn have enjoyed the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The United Way of Cass-Clay kicked off their 25th annual School Supply Drive to help children in need. This year, their goal is to provide 6,000 students with a backpack and school supplies. People are encouraged to give supplies until the deadline of July 25th. The West Acres Food Court, Border Bank, and First International Bank…
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Sanford Health System has confirmed that a laser was pointed at one of its Airmed helicopters near Hector International Airport early Thursday morning. The report was made to the FAA control tower at about 4:20 a.m. There were indications that the laser was coming from near Concordia College in Moorhead. The information was relayed to police by…
GRAND FORKS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — The body of a Grand Forks man is recovered from the Turtle River in Grand Forks County. Police say the 31-year-old was reported missing late Wednesday night. Officers determined the man may have been at Turtle River State Park earlier in the day. Grand Forks County deputies and state park officials searched the area….
UPDATE: AMBER ALERT CANCELLATION The AMBER Alert issued by NDHP and NDBCI at the request of Fargo Police Department on 6/28/2023 has been cancelled. Beatris Decoteau has been safely located by law enforcement officials. FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – An AMBER Alert is active for a missing child authorities say was abducted. The North Dakota Highway Patrol and the North…
