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Travel Agents Busy As People Look to Escape Winter

Normally during this time of year, they say they're helping travelers book summer vacations instead

March 4, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — During this time of year, travel agents say they typically see things calm down and start helping people plan their summer vacations. “The snow’s a little higher than I remember,” said Tony Heinbaugh. But after even more snow and the frigid temps in North Dakota and Minnesota, everyone seems to be either wishing they could go back in…

Veteran Who Co-Founded Fargo Air Museum And Co-Chaired Fargo AirSho Passes Away

Retired North Dakota Air National Guard Maj. Gen. Darrol Schroeder Was 88

March 4, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Retired North Dakota Air National Guard Maj. Gen. Darrol Schroeder has passed away. He co-founded the Fargo Air Museum and served as co-chair of the Fargo AirSho from its inception in 1989. He also founded Schroeder Aviation in Davenport. Schroeder was inducted into the North Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame in 2009. Gov. Doug Burgum, who knew him…

St. Paul school alerts parents after sex offender found on bus

March 4, 2019

KVRR Staff,

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – (FOX 9) – A registered sex offender is facing charges after he snuck onto a St. Paul school bus Thursday in Minneapolis, according to a letter sent to parents. According to the letter from Chelsea Heights Elementary School, students took a field trip to the Walker Art Center on Feb. 28. During the ride home, “an unknown man was…

WalletHub Ranks MN 1st, ND 3rd in Best State for Women Rankings

March 4, 2019

Site Staff,

WalletHub names Minnesota the best state for women with North Dakota not far behind in third. All states and the District of Columbia are ranked across 24 indicators. The North Star State comes in first for economic and social well-being and third in health and safety. The Peace Garden state gets second place for economic and social well-being, but is…

Du Snakker Norsk? Want to Learn Norwegian?

Sons of Norway is teaching an eight-week course

March 4, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Uff da! If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to speak Norwegian, now’s your chance. The Sons of Norway is offering classes every Monday at 7 p.m. through the end of April. For non-members the class is $55 and for members it’s $10. Many people take the class because of their heritage or simply because they want to…

Moorhead Schools Encourage Reading Through Book Fairs

S.G. Reinertsen, Ellen Hopkins, Horizon among those holding them this week

March 4, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Students at S.G. Reinertsen Elementary School in Moorhead got their hands on some brand new books. As part of the school’s annual Book Fair, 29 classes are set to file in to the book room over the next three days. They will be able to fill their wish lists with a whole bunch of literary adventures. After students…

Students Showcase Drama Skills at Fargo Area One Act Festival

The Fargo Area One Act Festival welcomes students from North, South, Davies, and Sheyenne High Schools

March 4, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – Area high school students are taking center stage at the 6th Annual Fargo Area One Act Festival. This two-day festival is giving 150 students from North, South, Davies, and Sheyenne High Schools a chance to perform their one-act plays. Students take part in workshops and have opportunities to showcase their talents. Fargo North’s drama director, Tom Gillen, …

Prepare for Planting Season by Bringing Your Garden Indoors

Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society says all you need are seeds, a soil mixture, and a container

March 4, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – Despite the never-ending winter weather, you can get a head start on your summer gardening by planting seedlings indoors. Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society says all you need to start growing your own seedlings are the seeds, a soil mixture and a container. They suggest you plant your seeds sometime in March and use a lamp light….

President Trump Honors FCS Champion Bison, Coach Entz “It’s been a once in a lifetime trip”

March 4, 2019

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WASHINGTON – North Dakota State football makes its historic trip to The White House. The team was honored by President Trump for its seventh national title in the last eight seasons and there were even a few surprises thrown in. The trip was tightly scheduled and well planned out, but very quickly the schedule was thrown out the window as President Trump…

Two Men Sentenced For Their Role In Deadly Attempted Robbery In Fargo Hotel

The pair was part of an attempted robbery at AmericInn Hotel on September 8, 2018

March 4, 2019

TJ Nelson,

Jordan Plouffe and Robert PeightalFARGO, ND — Two men tied to a fatal stabbing and robbery at a Fargo hotel last September have been sentenced for their roles in the crimes. 19-year-old Jordan Plouffe was given two years in prison for conspiracy to commit robbery and conspiracy to commit terrorizing. 23-year-old Robert Peightal will serve four years behind bars for conspiracy…