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An estimated 53 million Americans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving

"If you plan on hitting the skies for some pies or the road for some rolls, travelers should know this year, traffic and crowds will be much different from last year."

November 22, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “Primarily the airlines, TSA, and the airports are all working together to make sure the passengers experience is a pleasant as possible during this busier holiday travel period,” said Executive Director, Fargo Airport Authority Shawn Dobberstein. If you plan on hitting the skies for some pies or the road for some rolls, travelers should know this…

Fill the Dome breaks new record with 25 tons of food

Due to COVID, no food actually touched the floor of the dome for a second year in a row.

November 22, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Due to COVID, no food actually touched the floor of the dome for a second year in a row. Instead, high school students worked effortlessly to collect food at their schools and bring in monetary donations. Great Plains Food Bank will distribute the food throughout the region. The need has gone up greatly during the pandemic….

Famous Dave’s will soon close its doors in Fargo

The restaurant's last day is Friday, November 26

November 22, 2021

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo BBQ restaurant is only open for a few more days. Famous Dave’s, south of I-94, posted this sign on its doors. The sign reads that it’s a temporary closure and the last day open is Friday, the 26th. It also reads, “the owners came to this hard decision over the last few months and…

North Dakota law regulating pharmacy benefit managers largely upheld

November 22, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – A federal appeals court has largely upheld a North Dakota law regulating companies that are hired to hold down prescription costs for insurers and employers. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed its earlier decision on the state law that provides oversight of pharmacy benefit managers. The law bars such things as gag rules that limit…

North Dakota employers ready to hire Afghan refugees

November 22, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Some North Dakota employers are jumping at the opportunity to partner with Afghan refugees to fill thousands of job openings in the state. Dan Hannaher, Field Director for Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service North Dakota, says North Dakota is expected to settle 49 Afghan refugees. He says the Afghan Placement and Assistance program has the attention of…

LIVE: Tree Lighting, Santa Village Among Holiday Traditions Kicking Off This Week In Fargo

We get the details about two holiday traditions from Fargo Parks

November 22, 2021

Site Staff,

Fargo, N.D. (KVRR) — ‘Tis the season, and Fargo Parks is celebrating the start of the holiday season in a big way this week. Tuesday marks the lighting of the downtown Christmas tree in Broadway Square, along with the opening of the downtown ice rink. The event will run from 5-6 p.m. Skating rentals start Wednesday. On Saturday, Santa…

Glasser Images ordered to preserve websites; owes $25K in rent

November 22, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – A judge has ordered Glasser Images to preserve its websites as the North Dakota Attorney General’s Office investigates the abrupt closure of the Bismarck photography studio last month. The business also is facing a possible eviction from its downtown location for owing $25,000 in rent and late fees. Glasser Images photographed weddings throughout the Dakotas, Minnesota and…

Controversial Theodore Roosevelt statue heading to Medora

November 22, 2021

Jim Monk,

MEDORA, N.D. (KVRR) – A controversial statue of President Theodore Roosevelt in New York City is moving to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora. The library foundation says the statue will be on “long-term loan.” It has stood on the steps of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City since 1940. The statue depicts Roosevelt on…

Target to keep stores permanently closed on Thanksgiving

November 22, 2021

Jim Monk,

NEW YORK – Minneapolis-based Target will no longer open its stores on Thanksgiving Day, making permanent a shift to the unofficial start of the holiday season that was suspended during the pandemic. To limit crowds in stores, retailers last year were forced to turn what had become a weekend shopping blitz into an extended event with holiday sales beginning as…

Viking and Packers fans crowd Buffalo Wild Wings during the game

November 21, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Buffalo Wild Wings was filled with green and purple jerseys Several people gathered at the restaurant to cheer on their favorite football teams. The atmosphere was booming with cheers from hopeful Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers fans. The restaurant teamed up with the Vikings to offer free appetizers with a $20 or more purchase of…