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Small Business Expo Kicks off Summer of Shopping

The event was hosted by Love Your Local FM Area, who said the outdoor venue was a nice change of pace.

The Korean Corndog food truck, also owned by Indira Kovaci.WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Smoky skies and gusty winds didn’t stop people from swinging by the sixth-ever Small Business Expo, hosted by Love Your Local FM Area. Over 70 vendors set up along the rustic streets, delighting Love Your Local’s Indira Kovaci. She’s been organizing these events for about four…

Jamestown native Alf Clausen, Emmy-winning composer who wrote music for ‘The Simpsons’ for 27 years, dies at 84

Alf Clausen at Fargo Theatre/2009LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alf Clausen, the Emmy-winning composer whose music provided essential accompaniment for the animated antics of “The Simpsons” for 27 years, has died. His daughter Kaarin Clausen told The Associated Press that Alf Clausen died Thursday at his home in Los Angeles after struggling with Parkinson’s Disease for about a decade. He was…

Teen motorcyclist has serious injuries after pursuit and crash late Saturday night in Traill County

TRAILL CO., N.D. (KVRR) —  A 19-year-old motorcyclist from Gardner, North Dakota has serious injuries after a pursuit and crash late Saturday night. North Dakota Highway Patrol says it happened around 9:30 p.m. about five miles south of Hillsboro on Traill County Highway 81. They were notified of a reckless driver on I-29 near the Mayville exit and the driver…

Safety Safari at Red River Zoo

Admission to the park was free in order to get as many children in to learn about safety as possible.

Law enforcement officials interact with children at the Safety Safari.FARGO, N.D. – The Red River Zoo threw open its doors on Saturday to showcase a different kind of exhibition – one about safety. The zoo held its annual Safety Safari, sponsored by Sanford Health. There were demonstrations that showed the efficacy of bike helmets and other safety equipment, plus law…

Sheyenne River Kennels Hosts Dock Diving Event

Any dog was welcome to launch themselves into the frosty pool below.

For legal reasons, we cannot say this is Air Bud.WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Dogs of all shapes and sizes took to the skies in West Fargo on Saturday – at least for a few seconds, that is. Sheyenne River Kennels hosted their second-ever Dock Diving event. That’s the athletic competition where dogs see how far they can leap after…

Fargo Marathon Strides on Despite Weather Worries

Despite air quality warnings, runners seemed to handle the course without too much disturbance.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The weather was hotter than usual and the skies a bit hazier – but you couldn’t tell that from the enthusiasm on the ground for the Fargo Marathon. The annual extravaganza went on as planned, and it seemed to go off without a hitch. More than 11,000 runners competed in all races at the event, including…

Prairie Rose Meadery Celebrates 10 Years in Business

The honey wine emporium is the only such business in North Dakota.

Customers order some mead flights to celebrate the occasion.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – As good a reason as any to raise your tankard this weekend – Prairie Rose Meadery is celebrating 10 years in business. The state’s only purveyors of honey wine, Prairie Rose says they’ve been amazed at the growth they’ve witnessed over the past decade. They celebrated their anniversary…

State of North Dakota Issues Loans for Local Drinking Water Projects

The largest of the recent loans went to Hillsboro, which is getting $8.6 million to revamp their infrastructure.

FARGO, N.D. – Six drinking water projects around North Dakota have received loans from the state for various repairs and improvements. The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) program, jointly administered by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality and the North Dakota Public Finance Authority, has awarded six loans since March. The biggest went to the city of Hillsboro….

Stabbing in Bemidji Under Investigation

Police say the victim, a woman, was stabbed around 11:00 P.M. on May 30th.

BEMIDJI, MN – On May 30th, 2025, at approximately 11:00 P.M. Bemidji police officers and Beltrami County Deputies responded to an address on East Avenue for a report of an individual who had just been stabbed inside the residence. Officers soon discovered the suspect in that stabbing had fled on foot. They established a search perimeter and sent a Code…