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Harwood Looks at Ellendale as Example of Applied Digital AI Data Center

Residents of both cities have expressed objections to the tech company's inroads; but while Ellendale's mayor says the facilities have reversed population loss, Harwood is growing on its own, leaving many to wonder if it will really benefit the community.

September 14, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

ELLENDALE, N.D. (KVRR) – Ellendale Mayor Don Flaherty has lived in the city for almost three decades. He says he saw the harmful effects of population loss firsthand. So, when tech company Applied Digital began buying up land for blockchain facilities and data centers – he welcomed them with open arms. “With this happening, I can honestly see that Ellendale…

WFE Carnival Brings Fun and Games to the Lights

West Fest is now in full swing.

September 14, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Families were taking advantage of the continued summery weather to have a little bit of a carnival in West Fargo. The West Fargo Events Carnival at the Lights began just after noon on September 14. There were classic carnival games like ring toss and plinko, plus face painting, live music, and much, much more. The…

Concerning message by DGF student prompts investigation by Clay County Sheriff’s Office

September 14, 2025

TJ Nelson,

DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) — Dilworth Glyndon Felton Schools says a concerning message shared with a small group of friends this weekend triggered an investigation by the sheriff’s office. DGF Superintendent Shannon Hunstad in a message to families says the concerning message was first reported to the School Resource Officer. Clay County Sheriff’s Office investigated and determined that there was no…

Second round of livestock disaster assistance released by USDA

September 14, 2025

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR)– USDA releases the second round of livestock disaster assistance for losses from flooding and wildfire. They are providing $1 billion to livestock producers to help offset increased supplemental feed costs as a result of qualifying wildfires or floods in 2023 and 2024. This second round brings the total livestock set-aside to $2 billion. The Emergency Livestock Relief…

Official Grand Opening for Courts & Pints

The pickleball courts themselves have been open for a few months, but this was the first time all the businesses' operations had been running at once.

September 13, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – The F-M area’s hottest pickleball spot saw its official grand opening this weekend. Courts & Pints in Moorhead has had some courts open to the public before now, but this was the first day the restaurant, the play area, and the pro shop were all operational. The courts were open for everyone to play, free of…

Scarecrows on Display at Northern Plains Botanic Garden

The event brings in scarecrows created by everyone from hobbyists to local businesses.

September 13, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Northern Plains Botanic Garden focused on a different kind of vegetation this Saturday – straw. That’s because it was the fifth annual Scarecrows in the Garden event on September 13. This fundraiser for the Botanic Garden featured everything from a scavenger hunt to a fall market and food from Heart-N-Soul Community Cafe. Admission was free,…

Lil’ Bitz Pumpkin Patch Opens for Season

The family endeavor promises all the traditional Fall favorites, from horse rides to a petting zoo.

September 13, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fall is here, and that means it’s time to get everybody out to the pumpkin patch. One of the most popular patches in the area had its opening day on Saturday. Lil’ Bitz Pumpkin Patch, located on the Hoglund family farm northwest of Fargo, began welcoming guests at 11:00 A.M. There’s activities for the entire…

Authorities Searching for Semi-Truck Involved in Hit-and-Run

The North Dakota Highway Patrol has only confirmed at this point that one person was injured in the crash.

September 13, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol is asking the public to keep an eye out for a semi-truck they say was involved in an injury hit-and-run crash near Casselton Friday night. According to NDHP, the two-vehicle crash happened around 6:00 p.m. on Friday, September 12. The semi and a car were both traveling westbound on I-94…

23-Year-Old Arrested for Attempted Murder Struck Boyfriend with Hatchet, Documents Say

Lena Deoliviera was arrested on September 7 after a relatively short police search.

September 13, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Court documents have now revealed why 23-year-old Lena Deoliviera is being charged with attempted murder. Deoliviera’s case came to public attention on Friday, September 6, when the Fargo Police Department announced they were looking for her following an incident of aggravated assault. She was then arrested in Moorhead on September 7. The court documents say Deoliviera…

Teen Arrested After Threatening to Commit School Shooting

When questioned by deputies, the teen did admit to making the threats.

September 13, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

NEVIS, MN (KVRR) – A teenager in Hubbard County has been arrested after reportedly threatening to shoot up a public school in Nevis. The Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office received those reports from the school itself, where staff say the student threatened to bring a gun into the building. The 14-year-old allegedly said he planned to shoot up the school, then…