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Unsung Heroes of the Pandemic

An already essential job taking a whole new meaning during the height of COVID-19.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — They are some of the most important and often overlooked essential workers. Those working the front lines alongside doctors and nurses. Making sure every inch at Sanford Broadway Clinic in Fargo is kept clean and safe. “We kind of look at ourselves as the caretakers of the caretakers where we try to facilitate for the actual…

Expanded Closures at Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Due To Wildfires

ELY, Minn. — Superior National Forest officials are expanding their closure order for the popular Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness north of Ely, Minnesota because of the threat of wildfires burning across the Canadian border. The newly expanded order, which took effect Sunday, includes 12 more BWCA entry points in addition to the areas around Crooked and Iron lakes that…

Man Believed To Have Drowned In East Battle Lake

OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. — A man is found unconscious in East Battle Lake near Clitherall, Minnesota around 5 Saturday afternoon. Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office tells us the man was pulled from the lake and lifesaving attempts were made but he was pronounced dead. They are continuing to investigate but believe the man drowned. His name is being withheld…

Vinyl Giant hosts final Record Store Day of the year

Today is when anyone can find new record releases that are only found in stores.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Vinyl Giant is hosting its last Record Store Day for the year. Due to the pandemic, the event was hosted on two days this year versus one. Today is when anyone can find new record releases that are only found in stores. The records released today are not found online or at big-box retailers. Co-Owner of…

Fargo Air Museum Hosts Youth Aviation Camp Every Month

"It's one of the more advanced camps in the area. We're always talking with other museums and trying to make sure we're on the cutting edge of education for our youth."

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Kids are making their way to the Fargo Air Museum for Youth Aviation Camp. “It’s one of the more advanced camps in the area. We’re always talking with other museums and trying to make sure we’re on the cutting edge of education for our youth,” Fargo Air Museum Executive Director Ryan Thayer said. The Fargo Air…

Gov. Walz, DFL leaders call for Rep. Thompson to resign after uncovered domestic violence allegations

State Rep. John ThompsonST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – After a FOX 9 report outlining uncovered past domestic abuse cases against Rep. John Thompson, top DFL officials are calling for him to step down. In back-to-back-to-back statements sent on Saturday, Governor Walz, Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, House Speaker Melissa Hortman, and Majority Leader Ryan Winkler, along with DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin all called…

Expect large weekend crowds at Red River Valley Fair

Fair officials say expect to wait a little longer in line as record breaking turnouts make their way to the fair.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With just three days left the Red River Valley Fair is getting ready to wrap up the ten best days of summer as we head into the weekend. Fair officials say they have experienced great turnouts since opening day with record breaking crowds every day. As the fair heads into its second weekend of carnival…