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LIVE: Almost Skunked on the Big Skunk Reveal

Or, why some people in show biz say you should never work with children or animals but we say "bring it on, baby!"

FARGO — Zoo director Sally Mulvena calls it “a Jack Hanna moment.” Our morning show folks say it’s a lot like “Wild Kingdom does the news.” Whatever you call it, it’s the perfect example of how you should expect an animal-led interaction will not necessarily go the way the human animals planned. The Red River Zoo is introducing two brand-new…

Former Cass County Sheriff’s Deputy under investigation by NDBCI

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A former Cass County Sheriff’s Deputy has been placed under investigation as well. Former Deputy Darin Viken, a nineteen-year veteran of our Office, was placed on administrative leave on July 17th and subsequently terminated from employment on July 22nd. In 2015, Viken was appointed as the coordinator of Cass County Sheriff’s Office 24/7 Sobriety Program. The…

LIVE: Putting the Fun in Fundraiser

It's double the fun and double the vets to DC this time around.

MOORHEAD — The Honor Flight of North Dakota/Minnesota is putting the fun in fundraiser this weekend. That’s because it’s their annual Summerblast — one of the organizations’ biggest fundraising efforts to raise money to send the region’s veterans to Washington D.C. for free. Interest from local vets is so high that for the first time this fall, they’re chartering two…

KVRR’s Dylan Haar Wins Blizzard Eating Competition at Historic Moorhead Dairy Queen

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — KVRR’s very own Dylan Haar celebrates a victory by downing a tasty Blizzard. Facing off against local meteorologists, Dylan had some tough competition but he showed that his spoon was mightier. He even beat out former KVRR Chief Meteorologist Rob Kupec. The competition was a part of the Historic Moorhead Dairy Queen’s 75th anniversary party and…

Mayor Mahoney Presents 2025 Preliminary Budget Setting Off Dispute Over Airport Funding

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Mayor Tim Mahoney’s preliminary 2025 budget for Fargo includes a proposed $13 million, 11.5% budget increase with a 5% cost of living adjustment for city employees. A major part of the discussion was how to fund that pay increase. The city has given Hector International Airport two mills for years, but because of the airport’s estimated…

Crowd favorite Blue Angels return to Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Airsho is this weekend and you might have heard or seen that the Blue Angels are already in town and doing some practice runs. They will headline the airshow on Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. each day. You will see the Blue Angels flying six, Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornets. You’ll also see “Fat Albert”…

Vietnam Veterans honored at Moving Wall Memorial

  MOORHEAD, MINN. (KVRR) – “For the families to carry the panel with their loved one on it, it’s kind of heartbreaking. It’s almost like carrying a casket.” The Moving Wall has been traveling the country for 40 years, and for 12 of those years Paul Chen has been its caretaker. “It’s such a good feeling to bring the soldiers…

The Addams Family Performances for Tonight and Friday Canceled Due To The Wind

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Bad news if you’ve got tickets to The Addams Family for tonight and tomorrow night at Trollwood Performing Arts School at Bluestem. The performances are being canceled due to high winds. Operators say that poses a significant safety risk to Trollwood’s students and staff. The shows will not be made up so if you have tickets…