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Eleventh annual Drekkerfest begins, inviting the seekers of the strange and craft beer lovers

September 12, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Craft beer lovers and seekers of the strange alike are invited out to stop by Drekker Brewing Company’s eleventh annual DrekkerFest. This year’s Drekkerfest unleashes the freaks for a carnival-themed weekend. With tattoos from Amarok Tattoos, carnival games, wrestling, and a live concert featuring Motion City Soundtrack. During festivities, people can also indulge in the new…

Longtime Fargo commentators say political discourse has been changing

Following the recent assassinations of Minnesota State Representative and conservative activist

September 12, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Over the last several years, politics has become a touchy subject for many to talk about with friends, family, or peers. And for local commentators, touching on the subject is also hard, especially following the recent assassinations of DFL Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman and conservative activist Charlie Kirk. “It’s just sad what’s happening to this…

Historic Hawthorne Home Tour Adds Wright Ingraham Home

September 12, 2025

Emily Welker,

FARGO — A beloved longtime tradition for history and architecture fans in the region is getting a new twist this weekend. For the first time, the Hawthorne Historic Home Tour is adding its sister neighborhood, Clara Barton, to the annual tour. And, also for the first time, a special house listed on the National Register of Historic Places will be…

Churches United announces partnership with OpenDoors 65

September 11, 2025

Leighton Lee,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Churches United has announced that they will be partnering with Open Doors 65 to provide services to the Fargo-Moorhead community. In April, Open Doors 65 announced they needed help, they even started a GoFundMe, but closed their doors late last month. Churches United reached out and said they have space at Dorothy Day food pantry. The…

Local organization hosts an academy dedicated to senior safety

September 11, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Senior citizens were invited to participate in an academy to enhance their safety. The Senior Safety Academy was brought together by Valley Triad, a group of organizations, law enforcement agencies, and people dedicated to helping out others in Cass and Clay counties. It featured various booths and panels of speakers focused on the numerous opportunities and…

Second Annual Community Veteran Stand Down Event

The event was all about celebrating veterans and trying to connect them with resources that could improve their lives.

September 11, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Community organizations took time on this anniversary of September 11th to honor veterans and to help provide them with the resources they need. It was all part of the second annual Veteran Stand Down event held at Broadway Square. Vendors and services set up booths to offer veterans everything from free haircuts to information on how…

Fargo Police Department Releases Report, Body Camera Footage From June 7th Assault

Fargo Police Department Release Body Camera Video, Reports Regarding June 7 Assault

Joseph Manitowabi pled guilty to three felony charges for his role in the assault, and will serve two years in prison.

September 11, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The original video showing Joseph Manitowabi punching three Fargo police officers before making his escape – captured by KVRR’s Alex Bertsch – became an immediate sensation when it was uploaded on June 7th. The Fargo Police Department, though, says this snippet only tells part of a multifaceted story. They say that an officer in the city’s…

Volunteers Set Out To Clean Fargo National Cemetery

Annual patriot’s cleaning day event brings double the volunteers

September 11, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — About seventy people took to Fargo National Cemetery to clean headstones. An annual event taking place on September 11th. “It’s an honor. So, one of the reasons why we do it is to remember their name. Never let them live a second death. That these people meant something that their service meant something. And we continue…

Man wanted in armed robbery in north Fargo on Tuesday is arrested

September 11, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A man wanted for an armed robbery in north Fargo earlier this week has been arrested. Fargo Police took 29-year-old Nathanial Smith into custody this afternoon in the 1400 block of 34th Street South. Smith, who has no permanent address, was identified as the suspect in the robbery on Tuesday morning in the 300 block of…

Minot-based ‘Rocky’s’ to take over former Taco John’s in south Fargo

September 11, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Minot fast food restaurant is coming to Fargo. Rocky’s Burgers, Franks and Fries will replace the former Taco John’s along 32nd Avenue South. Work is currently being done on the building. There will be new plumbing, electrical, siding and signage. Rocky’s has a long list of ground steak burgers, loaded hot dogs, grilled chicken sandwichs…