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Police identify victims in Fargo shootings

Fargo, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo Police Department are releasing the names of the two victims in the shootings Saturday night. 19-year-old Azeem Holmes of Fargo was killed in the shooting in the 50 block of Broadway North. 20-year-old Elijah Hughes of Fargo was killed 30 minutes later in the 4700 block of 16th Avenue South. Fargo Police are seeking…

Police seeking suspect in fatal downtown Fargo shooting

FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo police have identified a suspect who is being sought in connection with a downtown shooting Sunday morning that killed one person and injured two others. Police are seeking the public’s help in locating 20-year-old Tyrque Jones. If you see jones, do not approach or attempt to apprehend him. Instead, call police immediately and provide as much…

Kidchella is the Party of the Summer . . . For Kids

Organizers say they wanted the event to have a music festival-type of feel, hence the colorful admission wristbands.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s the biggest festival of the year – if you’re a kid, of course. Kidchella returned this weekend to the Lights in West Fargo. The music festival-themed extravaganza packed out the space with all sorts of activities. There were waterslides, group exercises, bracelet making, and even a dance party. West Fargo Events say they know…

Scheels’ Hunting Expo Features Dog Jumping Competition

The jumps started on Friday and didn't let up until later in the day Saturday.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Dogs were soaring through the sky all weekend out by the Scheels on 45th Street in Fargo. DockDogs hosted a jumping competition for competitors of all ages and abilities. It was part of the Scheels Hunting Expo which began on Friday, the 1st, and stretched into Saturday. Dog trainers say that seeing their pups succeed is…

Popular 1980s actress and St. Paul native Loni Anderson has died

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Loni Anderson, who played a struggling radio station’s empowered receptionist on the hit TV comedy “WKRP in Cincinnati,” died Sunday, just days before her 80th birthday. Anderson died at a Los Angeles hospital following a “prolonged” illness, said her longtime publicist, Cheryl J. Kagan. “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our dear wife, mother…

Paradox Comics-n-Cards, Orange Records Celebrate 1 Year in New Locations

Paradox management says that the increased visibility on Main has significantly upped their foot traffic.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s been one year since two local businesses made a big move – and they wanted to celebrate with the customers they say made it possible. Saturday marked one year since Paradox Comics-n-Cards opened its doors at 814 Main Avenue. To celebrate, they offered 15 percent off almost anything in the store. They say the first…

75th Annual Model Airshow Brings in Record Participation and Attendance

Over 80 pilots signed up to fly, with hundreds showing up to watch over the weekend.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Fans in attendance at the 75th annual Model Airshow and RC Fun Fly were treated to a distinct sound many crowds don’t get to witness – the roar of a gas-powered turbine engine. That’s because the Valley RC Flyers pulled out all the stops to make this show a special one, and that means going beyond…

Red River Valley Renaissance Faire Closes First Weekend, Looks to Second

The faire got off to a strong start on Saturday, with sunny skies and large crowds.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The first weekend of Red River Renaissance Faire is in the books. The event is filled with jousting, live music, crafts, delicious food and drink and so much more! Faire staff said turnout was good both days, and that the wide variety of acts kept festival-goers entertained. They say that the faire offers a special…

Justice Department seeks voter and election information from at least 19 states, AP finds

NEW YORK (AP) — The requests have come in letters, emails and phone calls. The specifics vary, but the target is consistent: The U.S. Department of Justice is ramping up an effort to get voter data and other election information from the states. Over the past three months, the department’s voting section has requested copies of voter registration lists from state election…