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The Freez, formerly known as Tastee Freez, opens for the season

Former Tastee Freez re-opens to the public under new name

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A local sweet treat favorite is celebrating the start of spring with a new name and a grand season re-opening. The former Tastee Freez will now be known as “The Freez.” Co-owner Jessica Malvin says the transition has been a bittersweet moment, but this will give the restaurant the chance to test out new flavors and menu…

Community celebrates 24th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade

"It's nice to get out again. It's so fun to see people outside having a good time."

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s not over until it’s clover. A celebration of the luckiest holiday continues with the 24th annual Saint Patrick’s day parade in the heart of downtown Fargo. With the holiday falling on a weekday, people waited until the end of the week to show their support for a major milestone in the community, with the first…

Two displaced after South Fargo fire

Mysterious Porch Fire in South Fargo

FARGO, N.D. – Two people are rescued from an apartment fire on 18th Street South in Fargo. Firefighters responded to the porch blaze at around 3:00 Friday afternoon. Officials say due to quick work by the team, the fire was knocked down before reaching the inside of the building. The people saved are finding temporary housing through the Red Cross….

The Meadows Golf Course set to open for the season

Course manager encourages golfers to book or call ahead for tee times.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Golfers, get your clubs ready. The Meadows Golf Course is opening early for the season. Golfers got the chance to practice their swings as the driving range opened Friday morning. To those looking to play a round, you’ll have to wait until Saturday’s 10 Am course to open to get on the links. “We’re still following…

Activist calls for change in ND hate crime prosecutions

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo activist is calling for change from state officials in addressing hate crimes. A North Dakota century code enacted in 1973 considers hate crimes to be class B misdemeanors. Demonstrators are asking for the Cass County State’s Attorney’s Office to work with law enforcement officials across the state to ensure hate crimes are being prosecuted…

Every North Dakota eligible for Covid-19 vaccine by end of March

"I'm here to announce that starting on March 29th any North Dakotan who wishes to be vaccinated may receive a COVID-19 vaccine as long as they're age eligible."

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Anyone who wants a COVID-19 vaccine in North Dakota will be eligible to get one by the end of the month. “I’m here to announce that starting on March 29th any North Dakotan who wishes to be vaccinated may receive a COVID-19 vaccine as long as they’re age eligible,” North Dakota Department of Health’s Immunization Program…

North Dakota to open vaccine availability to everyone

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health says COVID-19 vaccines will be available to the general public on Monday, March 29. As of Friday, March 19, nearly 195,000 North Dakotans had received at least one dose of the vaccine, with 115,524 (16%) being fully vaccinated. “North Dakota continues to be a national leader in vaccine administration, thanks…

Update: FBI arrests Moorhead man in connection with riot at U.S. Capitol

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) – The FBI arrested a Moorhead man on charges related to the occupation at the U.S. Capitol on January 6. Thirty-one-year-old Jordan Stotts turned himself in to authorities Friday in northern Minnesota. Stotts is charged with knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority. Stotts made his first court appearance Friday afternoon in…

Drought intensifies in western North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. – Drought conditions are getting worse in western North Dakota. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor Map shows much of northwestern North Dakota, or about 17% of the state, is in extreme drought. It’s the first time this year any part of the state has been classified in that category. The rest of the western two-thirds of the state…