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Train hauling grain products derails near Ogema, MN

Courtesy: Sis Scheler / FacebookOGEMA, Minn. (KVRR) — The cause of a train derailment near Ogema, Minnesota is under investigation. White Earth Tribal Police says the derailment on Monday temporarily blocked County Road 18. An early investigation confirmed that were no hazardous materials in the rail cars that derailed, they were loaded with grain products. Around twenty train cars derailed….

Woman starts petition to try and save Hornbacher’s Express in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A change.org petition has been started to save Hornbacher’s Express on South University Drive. St. Cloud-based Coborn’s announced last week that the store will close on June 27. The petition was started by Millissa Martin who says the “grocery store has served countless families in the Hawthorne neighborhood, becoming more than just a shopping destination.” She…

Summer heat this Memorial Day has everyone finding ways to keep cool

Kids keep cool at Shadow Wood Splash Pad in West Fargo on Memorial Day. 5/25/26.FARGO — Those attending Memorial Day services, and those still out enjoying their vacation, got to experience the first summer-like day in the metro. Some attending Memorial Day services at Riverside Cemetery found spots in the shade, while others braved the sun while honoring lost veterans….

Hundreds of people take part in Memorial Day observances in ND and MN

North Dakota Veterans CemeteryFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hundreds of people turned out for North Dakota’s largest Memorial Day event at North Dakota Veterans Cemetery. It is located about 6 miles south of Mandan on Highway 1806. The ceremony was held in the noon hour under the blazing sun and included music, speeches and a motorcycle honor run. Brigadier General Mitch…

Law enforcement asked to investigate threatening email sent to M State employees

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Law enforcement has been asked to look into a threatening email that has been sent to some employees of Minnesota State Community and Technical College. A message was sent out by MState just before noon alerting staff that they are working with law enforcement to determine credibility of the message. Details of what was in the…

Small North Dakota town creates ‘sacred place’ to honor veterans

Project leader Cheryl Anderson talks with American Legion members about finishing touches to the Walcott Veterans Memorial on May 13, 2026. (Photo by W. Scott Olsen/For the North Dakota Monitor)WALCOTT, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — This year’s Memorial Day brings more than the traditional salute to fallen service members in the community of Walcott, North Dakota. On Monday, residents will…

Barnyard Beginners, Part 1

This is the first in a multi-part series about the Livestock Enrichment Program offered by the Red River Valley Fair Foundation.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The journey began on April 28 at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds, where kids in the Livestock Enrichment Program got to meet their animals for the very first time. Of all the available pigs, goats, and lambs, 12-year-old Frankie Gendron was assigned, primarily, to care for Pumpkin the lamb. “I was really excited, but all…

Local Tabletop Game ‘Rocket Ball’ Taking Off in Popularity

The game's creator says that they expect this summer to be particularly busy for sales now that they have a well-established manufacturing process.

BARNESVILLE, MN (KVRR) – A Moorhead man has invented a tabletop game that has already picked up a significant following in its short existence. John McDonough is the creator of Rocket Ball, a game similar to air hockey or foosball where the goal is to get the ball past your opponent to score points. The business is headquartered in Barnesville,…