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Veterans Warrior Foundation holds 10th annual Veterans Warrior Ride

The annual celebration helps raise funds for military veterans.

September 4, 2021

Aaron Walling,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An annual celebration helps raise funds for An annual celebration helps raise funds for military veterans in our community. The Veterans Warrior Foundation is helping honor military vets through its tenth annual Veterans Warrior Ride. Bikers and supporters came together to take a stroll throughout the metro while also helping raise funds through a silent…

NDSU football fans show team spirit at bison tailgate

"We got the North Dakota nice, everyone is excited to be out here, everybody is excited to be back with the people and we're excited."

September 4, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D (KVRR) — It would be no celebration without the fans. “Go Bison!” A wave of green, yellow and high energy fills the Fargodome parking lot as tailgaters show their support for NDSU’s season opener against the Albany Great Danes. “The energy is high, it’s bison football baby, roll herd. We got the North Dakota nice, everyone is excited…

Fargo North High School partners with Habitat for Humanity for first nail celebration

That partnership will help build a home for the Kester family.

September 3, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A local family’s wishes are coming true as high school students and Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity begin construction on their new home. With the help of Fargo North High school students, the Kester family is one step closer to becoming homeowners. “We’ve never done this with high school’s before, some other habitat affiliates have, but for…

North Dakota ‘worst state in the nation’ for drunk driving

September 3, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – A company that specializes in online driver education says based on the number of licensed drivers, North Dakota has more DUI arrests than any other state. “North Dakota received a DUI severity score of 92.1 out of 100, making it the worst state in the nation,” according to the findings. “In 2019, 41% of the state’s road…

Arrest made in downtown Fargo vandalism spree

September 3, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – A man is in custody in connection with a rash of overnight vandalism incidents in downtown Fargo in August. Twenty-four-year-old Marshal Slater is being held for Felony Criminal Mischief. On Aug. 18, windows were smashed in several locations including Duo Salon, Carmine Hayworth, Wimmer’s Jewelry, Nichole’s Fine Pastry, Reed & Taylor Antiques and Rhombus Guys Pizza. Shattered…

Tip leads to arrest of alleged car prowler in Fargo

September 3, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo police were able to nab a vehicle theft suspect Thursday, thanks to a citizen’s report. Police were called to a parking lot Thursday evening at 4603 13 Ave. S. for a car prowler. The witness told police that they saw a male with a backpack attempting to open vehicles’ doors. The witness said the suspect got…

Otter Tail Power to sell stake in North Dakota coal plant

September 3, 2021

Jim Monk,

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. – A Fergus Falls-based company plans to end its investment in a coal-fired plant it operates in North Dakota as part of its push to add more sources of renewable energy. Otter Tail Power Co. plans to sell its 35% stake in the Coyote Station Power Plant in Beulah, North Dakota by 2028. The utility says “more…

Fallen Fargo Police officer’s children presented with education scholarship at Moorhead Cruise Night

September 2, 2021

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – It was a special evening at Moorhead Cruise Night on Thursday for the family of fallen Fargo Police officer Jason Moszer. His kids were presented with a $3,000 scholarship to help them continue their educations. It was made possible through a partnership between Gateway Chevrolet and the founder of Moorhead Cruise Night Bill Bartholomay. Officer Moszer…

People traveling over Labor Day could face obstacles

September 2, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –With Labor Day weekend just around the corner, you may have to think twice before heading out the door. AAA spokesperson says although Labor day is the least busiest of the summer holidays the number of people traveling during the summer has been near pre-pandemic levels and expects to see a continuation. However, those looking to travel…

Intense Rain Likely Caused Large Xcel Energy Outage in Fargo

September 2, 2021

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — A power outage impacted a large section of Xcel Energy customers in south Fargo. The initial outage included more than 3,000 customers including us here at KVRR. We lost power at 2:10 Thursday afternoon and it came back on just before 5 p.m. Tony Grindberg, the Principal Manager at Xcel Energy, tells KVRR Local News that the…