FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Santa has made another stop in the Fargo-Moorhead area – this time to make sure the animals get their presents as well. That’s part of what went on at Santa’s Snowfari, held at the Red River Zoo on December 6. Santa was there in person to hear wishes and take pictures. There was also sledding, hot…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – The Grand Forks Police Department says an officer was forced to discharge their weapon to resolve a hostage situation that developed at an apartment complex on the evening of December 5. Officials say dispatch received a call from a woman who informed them she was holding a man hostage inside a unit in the 1400…
OSAKIS, MN – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says a man’s trailer suffered significant fire damage after a routine procedure went awry. Authorities say they responded to the property of 52-year-old Scott Witt just before 4 P.M. on December 5. Witt had been attempting to thaw water lines underneath his trailer when its insulation caught on fire. The Osakis Fire…
PETA’s Hell on Wheels turkey truck in the 13th Avenue Hornbachers parking lot. 12/5/25.FARGO (KVRR) — Animal advocacy group PETA made a stop in Fargo on Friday to promote veganism. They brought along a display, which is a truck with life-sized pictures of turkey in cages printed on the sides that plays the recorded sounds of turkeys. It is part…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Federal agents have arrested a dozen people in Minneapolis since launching an enforcement operation this week primarily focused on Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the U.S., but fewer than half of those detained are Somali. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said that agents had arrested 12 people. Of those, six are Mexican nationals, five are from Somalia…
A scene from the 2024 Holiday Parade in Downtown Fargo.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The 2025 Xcel Energy Holiday Lights Parade is tomorrow, and the Fargo Police Department wants to make sure the downtown streets are clear for all the festivities. They’re seeking to remind the public of road closures and parking restrictions. You will not be allowed to park on:…
FARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo Park District is investigating a cybersecurity breach that caused disruptions to its phone, email, and internal systems. The Park District disclosed the incident on Friday, Dec. 5. Officials say the issue was discovered on Oct. 27. “Because the scope of the incident was not yet known and the investigation was actively evolving, we did not…
Moorhead, Minn. (KVRR) – A delegation from Moorhead is returning home with new friends and new perspectives after a trip to Zakho, Kurdistan. Over the course of their trip, the group visited with the people of Kurdistan, including one shop owner who opened up late to allow the group to get traditional Kurdish clothing ahead of their meeting with the…
Gov. Tim Walz addresses reporters after a budget forecast presentation on Dec. 4, 2025. (Photo by Michelle Griffith/Minnesota Reformer)ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — Minnesota’s finances look good for now, but lawmakers will need to address a future multi-billion dollar budget shortfall, Minnesota budget officials announced Thursday. The state is currently sitting on a $2.5 billion surplus through June 2027, but could…
EAST of ENDERLIN, ND – June 23, 2025: A shelter belt is destroyed and littered with debris east of Enderlin, N.D., after tornados and strong winds hit the area on June 20, 2025.BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota expects to receive roughly $17.8 million in federal disaster relief aid related to two summer storms, but a request for…
