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Lynyrd Skynyrd Celebrating 50 Years With Summer Red River Valley Fair Stop

January 29, 2023

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Legendary southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd will be rocking the grandstand at Red River Valley Fair this summer as they celebrate 50 years of making music. The band behind hits like “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Free Bird” will be in West Fargo on Saturday, July 15th. Skynyrd joins previously announced headliners Dan + Shay and…

Fargo Police Chief Responds to Tyre Nichols Beating Death Incident

January 29, 2023

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski issued a statement soon after the Tyre Nichols video was released late Friday evening. He called the officers actions “unacceptable” and say they conflict with the larger policing profession. Zibolski also stated, quote, “We are committed to treating those we serve in a compassionate, courteous and dignified manner. Anything less will…

Punk Chef Pizza + Bar Abruptly Closes in Moorhead

January 29, 2023

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A pizza restaurant and bar that opened in its new location in Moorhead last summer is now closed for good. In a social media post, the operators of Punk Chef Pizza + Bar announced that Saturday night, January 28, they were officially closing their doors. They say after having to close during COVID as Usher’s and…

Arctic explorer from Minnesota documents climate change effects in Greenland

The Moorhead Public Library gets a taste of Greenland thanks to a special visit from an arctic explorer.

January 28, 2023

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Lonnie Dupre, a Minnesota mountaineer and polar explorer, shares his most recent visit to Greenland to document the effects on climate change. It’s been 20 years since Dupre and John Hoelscher completed the first and only circumnavigation of Greenland. A 6,500-mile journey featuring kayaks, polar bears and mountains, all non-motorized with a dog team over frozen…

Fargo zoning ordinance prevents man from continuing auto repair business after 42 years

January 27, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A Fargo business owner used to be able to run his auto repair shop on his property despite it being in a residential area. Since he sold the property, the city says he needs to stop running his business in March. “I was told that I’d be grandfathered in and I’d be able to stay on…

LIVE: Lunar New Year At NDSU

We still have a week left to celebrate. Let's start the new year off right.

January 27, 2023

Emily Welker,

The Lunar New Year of 2023 is heading into its second week for the millions of people who celebrate it all around the world. And NDSU’s Asian Student Celebration is celebrating too. They say their second annual Lunar New Year gathering at the college is a success. They estimate about 350 people showed up for last weekend’s event, and it’s…

LIVE: Boat Show Benefits From Resurgence In Boating Industry

There's a lot new to check out this year at the Red River Boat and Marine Products Show at the Fargodome

January 27, 2023

Site Staff,

Fargo, N.D. (KVRR) – There’s a lot new to check out this year at the Red River Boat and Marine Products Show at the Fargodome. The Fargodome floor is filled like it is every year with boats, pontoons, jet skis and other things for fun on the water. But organizers say this year almost all of it is brand…

Proposed ND bill would criminalize “obscene performances” in front of children

January 26, 2023

Site Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Republican lawmakers are pushing to pass a bill aimed at “obscene performances” in front of kids. “This bill is vague and I believe that’s intentional. What this bill is is targeting drag performers. It is an anti-LGBTQ+ bill that is targeted at those particularly around performing,” says Cody Schuler, the Advocacy Manager for the…

Funding For Moorhead Flood Protection, Dilworth Fire Station In Walz Budget

January 26, 2023

KVRR Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO) – Gov. Tim Walz has proposed a $3.3 billion bonding bill that would include millions of dollars for projects in Moorhead and Dilworth. As part of the bonding bill, the City of Moorhead would receive over $24 million for flood protection. Minnesota State University Moorhead would get $23 million for renovations and an addition to Weld…

VIDEO: Driver Hit After Getting Out of Car in Interstate Median

January 26, 2023

KVRR Staff,

SHOREVIEW, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A driver who got out of his car after sliding into the median along a Twin Cities freeway is sent airborne when another car slid off the slippery road and hit his car. Take a look at the entire incident caught on a MNDOT traffic camera. The crash happened on I-694 in Shoreview. After being thrown…