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Somali Heritage Celebration Brings African Culture to Downtown Fargo

Somalians make up a significant portion of the immigrant population in Fargo-Moorhead.

July 6, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – People of all nationalities gathered in Broadway Square this Saturday to celebrate Somalian culture. Folkways partnered with the Immigrant Development Center, amongst other organizations, to host the Somali Heritage Celebration, which took place on July 5 from 5 to 8 P.M. According to the organizers, Somalians first started arriving in the Fargo-Moorhead area in the 90s…

Intersection in Downtown Fargo Shut Down for Art Installation

The street mural should be finished by Friday, July 11.

July 6, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – An intersection in downtown Fargo is now shut down in anticipation of a mural being installed on the street itself. The closure began at 6 A.M. today at the intersection of 2nd Avenue and 5th Street North. The nonprofit group Folkways received an AARP grant to install the mural – a colorful, large-scale pattern that reflects…

13-Year-Old Dies in Firework Accident

The teen was reportedly attempting to aim the firework away from himself, but it still struck him in the chest.

July 5, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

NAYTAHWAUSH, MN (KVRR) – A 13-year-old boy has died after a firework accident in Mahnomen County. The Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office says that they responded to a distress call at a residence in Naytahwaush a little after 11:00 P.M. on July 4. According to witness statements, Michael Turner was holding a large firework in his hands and pointing it away…

Tubers Rescued in Wright County, Minnesota

It's believed two people had to be rescued by first responders, while the remaining six made it to shore by themselves.

July 5, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

ST. MICHAEL, MN (KVRR/KFGO) – The Wright County Sheriff’s Office says that despite eight people flipping their tubes during a river outing near St. Michael, Minnesota on July 4, nobody was hurt. Sheriff’s Deputies found a man and boy hanging onto a tree branch, unable to swim. They were retrieved by first responders. Authorities say a total of two adults…

Fatal Crash in Morton County

The North Dakota Highway patrol says the driver was not wearing their seatbelt.

July 5, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MORTON COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) – A Mandan man is dead after a single-vehicle crash early on the morning of July 5. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says at approximately 2:40 A.M., a white 2015 Dodge Ram 3500 was traveling eastbound on County Road 139A. The driver, a 51-year-old man from Mandan, did not take a curve in the roadway, causing…

Opening day of Red River Valley Fair brings many ready for fun

July 4, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s day one of the Red River Valley Fair, and while there’s a steady stream of people on the grounds many say there is a lot of fun and excitement to have. “Ten out of ten experience, I would come again forever,” said Luis. “Come to the fair, it’s really nice out. And yeah,” said…

Red River Valley Fair to Close Early due to Severe Weather

The event will shut down at 5:00 tonight.

July 4, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Red River Valley Fair Management Team, has issued an official announcement stating that the fair will end early on July 4. Authorities say this decision comes after closely monitoring the weather forecast, which indicates that potentially severe weather conditions could impact the area later in the…

Runner Celebrate Fourth of July with Veterans 5K 10K

July 4, 2025

Eric Bolin,

WEST FARGO — Veterans and those supporting veterans got up early this Fourth of July to take part in a Veteran’s 5 and 10K. Bright and early at 7 a.m., veterans, runners, and their supporters gathered at Bonanzaville in West Fargo. This is the sixteenth year Vietnam Veterans of America, Fargo Chapter 491, has organized the run. Vietnam Veterans of…

No one hurt in garage fire

July 4, 2025

KVRR Staff,

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) — A family is displaced after a garage fire spread to their house. Fargo Fire was called to 1613 East Gateway Circle South for a structure fire around 12:45 a.m. Friday. Crews found heavy smoke and flames coming from the garage. The fire had started to spread to the attached house. Firefighters had the fire under control within…

12 injured in rollover crash along I-29

July 4, 2025

KVRR Staff,

GRANDIN, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a blown tire is to blame for a crash that injured 12 people, including 10 children. The patrol says a Ford Transit van was southbound on I-29 about 3 miles north of Grandin around 3:30 p.m. Thursday when the left rear tire blew out. The van went into the ditch…