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The Importance of Protecting Your Skin From The Sun

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With the summer months, it means more and more people are outside enjoying the sun. However, it is important to remember to take care of your skin. It also can impact your skin medically and from a beauty standpoint. “Wearing your sun screen. Hydration, keeping hydrated. Lot’s of water helps with the skin.” said Quinn Iwen…

ND Gov. Burgum and Former VP Pence Jump Into Already Crowded GOP Race for President

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, a former software entrepreneur who enacted a slate of laws this year advancing conservative policies on culture war issues, highlighted his small-town roots and business experience as he announced his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination on Wednesday. Burgum, 66, joins a long list of contenders hoping to dent former President Donald Trump’s early lead…

Red River Broadcast Merger With Forum Communications Falls Through

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An update involving the sale of this television station, KVRR-TV, and our sister station in Duluth, KQDS-TV, both affiliates of FOX. The Federal Communications Commission failed to act on a waiver allowing Forum Communications to own two affiliates in the Fargo television market. The company already owns ABC affiliate WDAY, along with The Forum newspaper. That…

LIVE: RibFest Begins And Brings The End Of A Rib-Slinging Era

The biggest news in Fargo is clearly the first day of Happy Harry's RibFest

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The biggest news in Fargo is clearly the first day of Happy Harry’s RibFest. Four days of meat and music start Wednesday. Slingin’ ribs is a way of life for many of these vendors. Both Aussom Aussie Australian Barbecue and Desperado’s BB! & Ribs started in 1988. But this is the RibFest swan song for…

Watch: Governor Doug Burgum announces bid for White House

Burgum takes the national spotlight, but he's got a crowded field to contend with.

  FARGO, N.D. (AP/KVRR) – North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, a former software entrepreneur who enacted a slate of laws this year advancing conservative policies on culture war issues, highlighted his small-town roots and business experience as he announced his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination on Wednesday. Burgum, 66, joins a long list of contenders hoping to dent former President Donald Trump’s early…

10th annual Moorhead Farmers Market kick off

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Moorhead Parks and Recreation kicked off their 10th annual Moorhead Farmers Market. The market is an exciting summer spot for people of all ages.  It is held every Tuesday through September 26th from 3:30-6:30 pm in the Hjemkomst Center’s parking lot.  “So this is the first day of the farmers market, it’s our 10th season which is really…

F-M community leaders share solutions to improve farm bill

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Hunger relief advocates, farmers, university officials and community leaders are calling for some improvements within the farm bill. The F-M community shared their perspectives on food insecurity programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and what can be implemented in the latest farm bill. “One thing I’ve learned about farm bills is they always tell you,…

Impacts of warmer weather on mosquitoes

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — We have finally seen more rainfall hitting the valley, supplying moisture to fields, lawn, and gardens. But, with the increased precipitation that also means more mosquitoes. Last week, the Cass County Vector Control put up forty new traps in the metro area but aren’t seeing any changes in the number of mosquitoes being caught. “We…