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ND to boost awareness of SNAP acceptance at farmers’ markets

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – A key federal food assistance program is gaining a bigger presence at the nation’s farmers’ markets. North Dakota is among the states trying to let SNAP recipients know which locations accept the aid, giving them another option to buy healthy foods. Keith Knudson of the North Dakota Farmers Market and Growers Association says this is another…

Ham Radio Field Day connects people across the globe

Red River Radio Amateurs began broadcasting at 1 P.M. on Saturday, June 28.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Ham radio enthusiasts hopped on the airwaves this weekend for a nationwide radio celebration. Red River Radio Amateurs took part in the 92nd Annual Field Day event. They set up at the Cass County highway department in West Fargo, and starting at 1 in the afternoon on Saturday, began running radio exercises and trying to…

Lundy’s Hosts Fundraiser on Landon Solberg’s Birthday

Landon would have been 18 on June 29, 2025.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – People looking to beat the heat with a sweet treat also helped give back to a good cause. Lundy’s Ice Cream in West Fargo at The Lights held a fundraiser for Landon’s Light. The foundation, established in memory of Landon Solberg, helps kids battling serious illnesses, especially cancer. 20% of the sales today at Lundy’s…

Icewind Brewing Celebrates 5 Years in Business

The brewery's owner said he's impressed with how much the business has grown in that time frame.

MAPLETON, N.D. (KVRR) – Icewind Brewing celebrated a big milestone on Saturday, June 28. The brewery, located in Mapleton, marked five years in business with a day-long bash. They had bingo, a live auction, and a performance by local band Quick56. Icewind’s owner says the connections they’ve made with the community are what made this day extra special. “We’re a…

Benefit for Meredith Olafson Shows Support

The registered nurse says the hardest adjustment has been staying sedentary after living such an active lifestyle.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Meredith Olafson was convinced she just had the flu. At first, she tried to work through it, but her supervisor sent her home. The next time she showed up, those superiors at Sanford Medical Center, where she’s a registered nurse, overrode her objections and forced her to get herself checked out. The test results were devastating:…

Cooking Fire in West Fargo Damages Apartment

No-one was hurt, but the resident of the unit in which the fire started will be displaced.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Northern Lights Apartments are recovering from an early-morning fire caused by a cooking incident. At approximately 6:25 a.m. Sunday, June 29, the West Fargo Fire Department responded to 2920 Sheyenne Street for reports of a structure fire. Smoke was coming from a fifth-floor unit and the sprinkler system had been activated. The initial cause…

Burke County Deputy Sideswipes Bicyclist

The nature of the crash is still under investigation.

BOWBELLS, N.D. (KVRR) – A 65-year-old female bicyclist was seriously injured after being sideswiped by a Burke County Deputy. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, a Burke County Deputy was driving a marked patrol car south on Highway 8 near mile marker 193, three miles south of Bowbells, on Friday, June 27. Just after 3:00 P.M., the deputy moved…

‘Mixed Nuts’ Brings Excitement to Fargo Public Library

The entertainers in question have been performing for over twenty years.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Public Library celebrated its annual Summer Reading Challenge with a fun-filled event. “Mixed Nuts” brought together kids of all ages to enjoy the performance from a former Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus clown. The audience had a chance to interact with the show by finding the world’s greatest treasure. Entertainers and artists…

Rasmussen University Nursing Program Sees Increase of Male Students Graduating In The Last Decade

The national average for nurses is about 14% and this years graduating class is at 20%

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — On Friday, Rasmussen University surpassed the national average with twenty percent of male students graduating to become a nurse. Bringing the increase of men in the nursing field up. “It was very eye-opening, like when we were doing our clinicals at the hospital, even the nurses were excited that a male was on the floor with…

LIVE: School Supply Drive Scoop

FARGO — Minnesota-based Target is vowing to hold prices on back-to-school goods steady at 2024 prices in spite of inflation and tariff pressure. And local United Way of Cass-Clay officials say it’s coming just in time. Their school supply drive is heading into its second month. It’s the earliest start and the highest goal yet for he annual drive. This…