MEDORA, N.D. (KVRR-PRAIRIE PUBLIC) – A controversial statue of former President Theodore Roosevelt will not be displayed immediately when the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opens in Medora. The statue, called the “Equestrian Statue of Theodore Roosevelt,” stood outside the American Museum of Natural History in New York. Unveiled in 1940. It depicts Roosevelt on horseback with a Native American man…
GRAND FORKS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) – A Fargo woman has serious injuries after a crash on Highway 2 in the northern valley. Highway Patrol says a 48-year-old man from Grand Forks failed to yield when he was turning from North Dakota Highway 18 onto Highway 2. He hit an SUV driven by a 77-year-old Fargo woman. Her vehicle went into…
PARK RAPIDS, Minn. (KVRR) — Three girls in Park Rapids, Minnesota: Natalie Martin, 11, Bella Martin, 9, and Maddison Martin, 5, entered into the Dude Perfect trick shot contest: Masters Mania. Natalie (in green) completed the Drive, Chip and Putt tournament at Augusta National in April and became one of just Seven participants ever to hole both putts in the…
FARGO, ND (KVRR) – In south Fargo, a market is hosting its third Christmas in July celebration. Fargo Antiques and Repurposed Market, a.k.a the FARM, has vendors pulling out the jolly ole St. Nicks and the Christmas trees. “My favorite part of Christmas in July is just the people coming in and getting excited about the finds that…
HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) — A wild party in Horace results in 30 minors being cited for underage drinking. A deputy noticed that vehicles were creating a traffic hazard early Saturday morning on 6th Street East in Horace. When the deputy went to the house, several minor who were drinking ran. Cass County Sheriff’s office says the homeowner and a number…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Monday, Concordia-Moorhead hosted the Cobber showcase — a summer tournament that allows Concordia get athletes in their gym and for teams to work on their game. ” 36 team camp with teams from across the region,” said Cobbers MBB Head Coach Tyler Bormann. “We actually have teams representing all three classes in North Dakota, and all…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at Minnesota State University Moorhead is the first recipient of the city’s Destiny Holiday Award. Jered Pigeon leads a team that provides programming and services to students through the American Indian Center, the Intercultural Center, the Rainbow Dragon Center and the Women’s Center. “He provides inspiration through…
FARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo Park District is hosting a 701 Day celebration on Saturday July 1st. The date symbolizes North Dakota’s statewide area code, 701. This weekend’s event celebrates things like North Dakota’s agricultural heritage. They will close off streets downtown for Ag equipment demos. Multiple North Dakota musical artists will take the stage. You can also bring…
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The Fargo Park Board has voted to terminate the employment of Executive Director Dave Leker. The vote was 3-2 in favor of ending Leker’s contract. Board member Vicki Dawson made the motion with Jerry Rostad and Dawn Morgan voting in favor, and Aaron Hill and Joe Deutsch voting no. Morgan said Fargo Parks needs a more visionary…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Abnormally dry conditions have made it difficult for farmers this year and the people selling fruits and veggies at the Market at West Acres are no exception. Some farmers have added an extra step to their routine by putting shade cloths over heat sensitive plants and adding extra water. While crops like corn have enjoyed the…
