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Hel’s Fury Wraps Up Second Successful Iteration

Organizers say the tattoo festival drew in more artists and attendees than it did last year.

May 25, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The biggest tattoo festival around is just finishing up its second installment. Hel’s Fury brought over 80 tattoo artists to Brewhalla this weekend. There were booths from popular local shops like Amarok and Zoltar Tattoo. But artists from all over the country also came to participate from as far away as states like Colorado and Georgia….

Flip-Flop Golf to Benefit Mental Health

Enough With the Stigma provided flip-flops to all mini golfers because that's how Connor liked to play.

May 25, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In the spirit of Mental Health Awareness Month, a local non-profit got people out on the course at Thunder Road this weekend to help those that may be struggling with their mental health. “Enough With the Stigma” was founded by Ron and Karla Forde about two and a half years ago after their son, Connor,…

Fairy Fest Brings Magic to Yunker Farm

This is the second year of the event, which was so popular the first time around that organizers added an extra day to this installment.

May 24, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – Fairies of all shapes and sizes are flitting about at Yunker Farm Park this weekend. It’s the second-ever Fairy Fest, organized by the Fargo Park Department. The event was so successful last year that the department added a second day of fairy festivities this time around. There’s face painting, space for chalk art, and of course fairy…

Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue Holds Adoption Event in West Fargo

The organization, based in Rolette County, trekked in some adorable pups to try and help them find their forever homes.

May 24, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Sophie jumps up, eager to meet her potential family.WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Several adorable adoptable dogs were hauled into West Fargo this weekend to give them a chance at finding a forever home – and to highlight a shelter doing great work in an underserved area. Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue is located in Rolette County, up near the Canadian…

Elm Street Closure

We are still awaiting word from the city on the road's potential timeline for reopening.

May 24, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – The City of Fargo has closed Elm Street in north Fargo due to the rising Red River. The street has been closed to traffic between Thirteenth Avenue North and Fifteenth Avenue North. During the closure, traffic is being detoured to Third Street North. The city says the closure is necessary due to high water causing safety concerns…

DUI Crash in West Fargo

Police say the driver, who is below the legal drinking age, nearly crashed into a home.

May 24, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. – The West Fargo Police Department made a DUI arrest early on the morning of Friday, May 23, after their suspect got themselves in a nasty crash. The WFPD says they responded to reports of a single vehicle rollover crash just after 12:30 A.M. Upon arrival, officers discovered the driver had driven off the road. The vehicle…

CoreCon Brings Together Anime, Sci-fi, Horror, Comic Lovers Alike For ‘Halfoween’

May 23, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Lovers of all things spooky probably know that it’s now halfway to Halloween, and CoreCon Fargo is back with a Halfoween convention. The convention brings together people with all interests in science fiction, fantasy, gaming, horror, and anime. The four-day convention has fan panels, panelists, gaming rooms, and other events going on. Proceeds from the convention…

Two measles cases reported in Grand Forks County

May 23, 2025

KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota Health and Human Services has reported two cases of measles in Grand Forks County, making it the third county in the state. According to the NDHHS, the cases have been linked to international travel. The total number of reported cases in North Dakota now stands at 21 since May 2. So far, one person has…

Second Annual Hel’s Fury Tattoo Festival Brings Together Artists From Around The Country

May 23, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Nearly sixty tattoo artists from around the country made their way to Brewhalla for its second annual Hel’s Fury Tattoo Festival. “It’s very on brand for us if I’m being honest. But I also think that there are so many cool artists here from around the country that people in the Fargo area wouldn’t normally have…

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Swenson No Longer Employed by Moorhead Police Department

A media release says that his last date of employment was Friday, May 23, 2025.

May 23, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN – The Moorhead Police Department has issued a statement saying that former Captain Deric Swenson is no longer under their employment. Swenson was serving as acting Deputy Chief when he was placed on administrative leave on March 24, 2025. This was following a complaint the city received regarding Swenson. The department says that because his employment expired while…