FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – United Way hosted the 2023 Eat United Food Truck Lunch in the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Parking Lot. This is the 6th Eat United Event at this location attracting thousands of employees and community members over the years. This year you could see live music and many delicious food trucks throughout the lot. This…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Ticks are on the rise in the Fargo-Moorhead area. And while they can pose a threat to people, they also are dangerous for your furry friends. But, there are treatment options, ways to prevent ticks from becoming a problem. This includes repellents and avoided areas where ticks are known to be a problem. But if you…
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Officials are urging North Dakotans who receive Medicaid renewal forms to complete and return them within 30 days, given that thousands of people who were still eligible were removed from the program last month. State Health and Human Services says about 13,000 Medicaid recipients in North Dakota were due for renewal at the end of May,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Six Dollar General stores in North Dakota that were hit with $2.5 million in fines for 32 violations are contesting those findings. A Department of Labor rep says the cases will be reviewed by the Independent Occupational Review Commission. The inspections in late 2022 in Casselton, Garrison, Hillsboro, Killdeer, Minot and Tioga found aisles, emergency exits…
FARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo Park District has rolled out a new program to encourage kids to get out and about while enjoying the summer sun. The Neighborhood Sports Series is a three-part event where kids can shoot some hoops, throw some footballs and play some soccer. “It’s got to start somewhere right?” said Pace Maier, the event supervisor with…
