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Cares for Kids Radiothon Sets A Record

February 2, 2025

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The 25th annual Cares for Kids Radiothon wrapped up Friday afternoon at Midwest Communications in Fargo, and it was a record-breaker. Children’s Miracle Network’s Hillery Mork says this year the fundraiser brought in just over $226,000 for Sanford Children’s Hospital. That far surpasses the previous record of $185,000 set last year. Cares for Kids Radiothon, hosted…

“Paddle for Life” Pickleball Tournament Raises Money for Organ Donation

The tournament was hosted by Crosses for Cameron, an organization dedicated to supporting organ donation.

February 2, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Some of the match play action at Courts Plus on Saturday.FARGO, N.D. – Pickleball players rallied at Courts Plus this weekend for a good cause, as Crosses for Cameron hosted the Paddle for Life Pickleball tournament. The foundation came about after 22 year old Cameron Fisher died in a tragic automobile accident. Cameron’s family says that his heart, liver, and…

National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day Brings Customers out in Droves

Multiple parlors in the F-M area offered special items to celebrate the holiday.

February 2, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Some of the customers waiting inside The Silver Lining Creamery downtown.FARGO, N.D. – Breakfast for dinner is a staple of Midwestern cuisine. But, it turns out – ice cream for breakfast is pretty darned popular too. Saturday was National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, and people turned out in huge numbers for treats despite the chilly weather. Lundy’s in West…

Former West Fargo swim coach arrested, accused of sexual contact with a minor

January 31, 2025

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – A former West Fargo Public Schools swim coach has been arrested on suspicion of having sexual contact with a minor. According to Cass County Jail records, 38-year-old Ronald Lee Hehn was arrested by Fargo Police on Thursday. Police say Hehn was being held for gross sexual imposition with a victim under 15 years of age. In 2018,…

New Police Chief Sworn In At Grand Forks Police Department

January 31, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Chief Jason Freedman comes to Grand Forks from Madison, Wisconsin. With his 28 years of experience as a law enforcement officer, Freedman brings the experience. “To be a police chief and to take on that responsibility of protecting and serving a whole organization while being our sort of seat at the table with the city…

8th Annual Frostival Festival Begins In The FM Area

January 31, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s the eighth annual Frostival festival in the FM metro area. This year’s Frostival has nine days full of activities ranging from coloring, hot cocoa, hockey, and more. Those events can obviously take place either indoors and outdoors – so they’ll keep you enjoying the winter weather that is set to get chillier over the coming…

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Bill would end approval voting in Fargo

January 31, 2025

Eric Bolin,

BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota Legislature discussed a bill on Thursday that would end approval voting for Fargo city elections. The bill is similar to another bill passed last session that was vetoed by then Governor Doug Burgum. If passed, HB 1297 would ban approval voting and ranked choice voting for elected officials in the state. Currently, Fargo is…

LIVE: We Like Big Trucks (and We Cannot Lie)

January 31, 2025

Emily Welker,

FARGO — They may look big and bold and beastly. But every one of the Monster Trucks you can see at this weekend’s Monster Jam 2025 at the Fargodome is also a labor of love. Coty Saucier, for example, isn’t just “Dragon’s” driver. The self-described gearhead started as a mechanic before moving into the driver’s seat. Between his athletic stunts…

Bills would bring new regulations, aid to North Dakota libraries

January 31, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Carrington City Library has a designated children’s reading area where youth gather for activities. (Erik Gjovik/Foster County Independent)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota lawmakers are revisiting potential regulations about the placement of allegedly questionable library materials, as well as a measure to clarify who may distribute state grants to libraries and how the State Library can provide surplus…

Chicago to bring its 2025 tour to Fargo

January 31, 2025

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Chicago has announced a lengthy list of 2025 summer tour dates across North America and one of those stops is in Fargo. The Grammy Award-winning band will perform at Scheels Arena on Saturday, June 14 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets, starting at $35.00, go on sale Friday, February 7, at 10:00…