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Midwest Fitness Fest Packs Disciplines into Butler Machinery Arena

The day of competition featured CrossFit, Olympic weightlifting, strongman, and powerlifting.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Competitors from multiple different fitness disciplines gathered at the Butler Machinery Arena this weekend to test their mettle. The Midwest Fitness Fest featured competitions in CrossFit, powerlifting, strongman, and Olympic weightlifting. Over 120 athletes participated across all categories. They represented a large age range in the process – which organizers say demonstrates the inclusiveness of…

Dog Foster Parents Needed to Help Deal with Kennel Cough Outbreak

Homeward Animal Shelter says that the dogs are showing up to their facility already infected with the mild illness.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Kennel cough is spreading through some local rescue dogs – and one shelter in particular is asking for assistance from the public to help handle the outbreak. Homeward Animal Shelter has seen many dogs they’ve recently rescued from the pound come in with kennel cough. The mild illness is very contagious, especially amongst dogs who are…

Veterans Haul Rucksacks to Raise Awareness of Mental Health Issues with Military Members

This is the 9th annual ruck in honor of the late Brady Oberg.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In 2015, combat veteran Brady Oberg died by suicide after struggling for years with post-traumatic stress disorder. Ever since, fellow veterans have organized rucks across North Dakota and Minnesota to highlight the importance of mental health for members of the military. John Dalziel has been spearheading these rucks for almost a decade now, after serendipitously getting…

Intersection of University Drive and 32nd Avenue South in Fargo to close on Wednesday

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A busy intersection will close this upcoming week in Fargo. University Drive at 32nd Avenue South will close on Wednesday as construction continues on Phase 2 of Segment 3 of the reconstruction project. The short-term closure is expected to last about three weeks. It will allow crews to safely complete essential underground utility work. The closure…

New agreement reached between UND’s EERC and Department of Energy

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — A cooperative agreement has been reached between UND’s Energy & Environment Research Center and the Department of Energy. It will deliver $25 million over five years to support the center’s research projects, including the Crack the Code 2.0 initiative. The agreement supports EERC’s efforts across a wide range of cutting-edge research projects, like the work it’s…

Bear Spotted in Morningside Neighborhood of Moorhead

The Moorhead Police Department says the bear has not shown any aggressive behavior.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – A solitary black bear has been spotted in Moorhead, roaming without incident through the MSUM and Concordia neighborhoods. The Moorhead Police Department confirmed the bear’s presence in a Facebook post on the morning of May 23, saying that as of 8:05 A.M. the bear was known to be in the Morningside area. Here is video shared…

Horace Mann Elementary School breaks ground for the start of the next chapter

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It was a groundbreaking moment from students and staff at Horace Mann, Roosevelt, and Madison elementary schools, as shovels began breaking ground. Horace Mann Elementary School has served the Fargo community for over 100 years. Since 2008, Horace Mann has served students from kindergarten to the second grade. With the soon-to-be-revamped school, Horace Mann, Roosevelt, and…