FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s graduation season, and many young adults are walking into a new stage of life. NDSU held its spring commencement ceremony Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the FARGODOME. The ceremony was for graduates and their four guests in attendance. Families and friends who didn’t attend in person were able to live stream the…
OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — Anglers set out on Otter Tail Lake Saturday morning to kick off the Governor’s Fishing Opener. Gov. Tim Walz kicked off the fishing opener early Saturday morning at Otter Tail Lake. He reportedly caught a perch. Unfortunately, he was unable to attend the official opener ceremony. “He was called away to the capital amidst…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Local advocates took to downtown Fargo Saturday to rally against the ongoing unrest in Gaza. “Because these are my people and they are killing them,” said Hala Hilala. People of all ages came out to show their support for Palestinians and the ongoing violence in the Gaza Strip. The group gathered in Island Park. “As we…
ALBERT LEA, Minn. (FOX 9) — Emergency responders are working to clean up as a train derailment in Albert Lea, Minnesota has left two cars leaking hydrochloric acid. Officers are asking members of the public to avoid the area of Hawthorne Street and Ulsted Avenue in the city as the cleanup is underway. A precautionary shelter-in-place order was also in…
MAPLETON, N.D. (KVRR) – Families came together in Mapleton to help raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Kindergartener Faeryn Holte alone raised $570. When asked how that makes her feel, Faeryn said, “Happy to help other sick kids.” “The youngest learners are learning how important it is to be helping other kids,” kindergarten teacher Kayla Dornfeld said. Mapleton…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo ABLE games brings inclusive fun and fitness for all. “Just encourage everyone to come out and have a good time,” said Connor McGovern. The Fargo ABLE Games was created by McGovern who is a Fargo native and NFL center for the New York Jets. “Its been huge to be able to come back and…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo Public Schools is helping break the stigma during Mental Health Awareness Month. Staff have started conversations surrounding the topic and discuss the importance of asking for help if a student should need it. The school district also requires all staff get mental health training that covers topics like anxiety, depression and suicide prevention….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)– For the fifth straight year, KVRR is proud to partner with the Salvation Army for their Coats for Kids and Families. “It may seem crazy to think about winter already but people will be purging, people are going to be cleaning, people are going to be trying to get clutter out of their house,” Salvation Army of…
FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Fargo police have identified the suspect in the stabbing of three people as 30-year old Ashley Larson who has no permanent address. She was arrested after a 4-hour standoff with police while she was barricaded inside a vehicle belonging to one of the victims. Larson voluntarily gave up and was arrested on three counts of aggravated assault….
MINNEAPOLIS – Target has suspended in-store sales of sports and Pokemon trading cards, citing safety concerns. The Minneapolis-based retailer’s announcement came after police in Brookfield, Wisconsin, reported that four men had attacked another man over cards on May 7. The value of some trading cards has recently soared, driven in part by people rushing to buy up new cards for…
