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Moorhead High School Marching Band performs at Minnesota State Fair

FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (KVRR) — It’s not just about the food and rides, the Great Minnesota Get-Together is also about showing off Midwest talent. Marching bands from all over the region perform at the Minnesota State Fair, even the Moorhead High School Marching Band. One of KVRR’s morning show employees was at the fair on Friday, August 22 and captured…

Two big Powerball winners in the region including $2 million ticket sold in South Dakota

Powerball keeps growing and now has the 10th largest jackpot in the game's history at $750 million

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — There were two big winners in Saturday night’s Powerball drawing in our region. One ticket sold at Gas N More in Mobridge, South Dakota is a $2 million winner. The winning ticket matched five of the six numbers, missing the Powerball. The player doubled their prize by purchasing the Power Play add on for an additional…

Agristo signs development agreement with Grand Forks for $450 million potato processing plant

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s a done deal in Grand Forks. Representatives from Agristo, a Belgium based potato company, and city officials have signed a development agreement. Agristo is expected to break ground on their first North American facility on the north side of Grand Forks later this year and begin construction in 2026. Production at the $450 million…

Early work underway to establish public charter schools in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota won’t see any charter schools open this year, but state education officials are busy behind the scenes laying the groundwork for next year. Lawmakers passed Senate Bill 2241 during the 2025 session that authorized public charter schools in North Dakota, leaving South Dakota, Nebraska and Vermont as the only states without a…

Canadian tourism down in North Dakota, with poll linking downturn to tariffs, rhetoric

Americans line up to shake the hands of their Canadian neighbors on the U.S.-Canada border at the International Peace Garden on Aug. 9, 2025. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Border crossings for personal vehicles into North Dakota from Canada were down about 30% for the first half of this year compared to 2024 —…

Ospreys nesting on stadium light pole disrupts Minnesota high school’s fall sports season

APPLE VALLEY, Minn. (AP) — Turn off the lights. The Nesting Ospreys have defeated the Apple Valley Eagles in Minnesota high school football. They haven’t actually played each other, but the ospreys took charge when they built a huge nest to raise their chicks, high up on a light pole at the Apple Valley High School football field. Because of…

Pioneer Days Features Tintype Photography

The weekend was jam-packed with activities, but perhaps most special was the chance to have your likeness chemically etched in metal.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Bonanzaville is no stranger to historical reenactments. The replica village, overseen by the Cass County, North Dakota, Historical Society, draws visitors from all over at all times of year. Pioneer Days, though, have that little extra special something that take them over the top. Whether it be the pedal pull, train rides, or lefse making…

Pup-A-Palooza Pits Corgis vs. Weenies, Raises Money for Dog Rescue

Also a part of the day's festivities was a dog contest with unique categories.

Zoomies!FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The headline attraction of the event was a showdown between short-legged dog breeds to see who was the fastest – but you could also see furry friends of all shapes and sizes at Pup-A-Palooza. The one-of-a-kind event took place at the North Dakota Horse Park. The day got underway with a dog contest that had unique…

Shroud of Turin Replica Comes to Fargo

Special presentations on the history of the Shroud will be held at St. Mary's at 7 P.M. on Sunday and Monday.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A replica of one of the most famous relics in the history of mankind is on display at St. Mary’s Cathedral in downtown Fargo. This is an enhanced and enlarged version of the Shroud of Turin. In the church’s basement, there is an extensive exhibit set up, with informative displays about the stations of the cross…