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Crews Spend Hours At American Crystal Sugar in EGF After Fire In Pulp Dryer on Sunday

April 28, 2025

TJ Nelson,

EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. (KVRR) — East Grand Forks Fire crews spent nearly four hours at American Crystal Sugar on Sunday afternoon after a pulp dryer caught on fire. Crews were called out around 2:30 as heavy smoke was coming out of the dryer. The building was evacuated. Due to the high heat from the fire, it extended into some…

Red River Valley SWAT Training Planned All Week in Fargo and West Fargo

April 28, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — If you’re in Fargo or West Fargo, the chances are pretty good that you’ll see armed officers on the move this week. Red River Valley SWAT team is conducting training exercises now through Thursday at various spots in the metro. They will be seen carrying firearms, with no live rounds, there will also be loud noises…

Gjovig Responds After Report Shows Holmberg Used Email to Communicate About Sex Crimes

April 27, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Bruce Gjovig at UND in 2017. (UND photo) GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – Bruce Gjovig has released a statement after a North Dakota BCI report was released that shows Ray Holmberg communicated with him and high-profile North Dakotans. A statement released by Gjovig’s attorney, Cash Aaland, says Gjovig was unaware of Holmberg’s criminal activities. Gjovig says he was interviewed by…

Valley Vintage Car Show Comes to Veterans Memorial Arena

The 48th installment of the event showed off classic cars while also raising money for local charities.

April 27, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Two attendees look over one of the oldest cars at the show.WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The 48th annual Valley Vintage Car Show rolled into the Veterans Memorial Arena this weekend. For a ten-dollar entry fee, spectators could check out 99 different cars, some being manufactured as far back as the year 1912. There were also vendors selling various forms…

National Independent Bookstore Day Celebrated in Roberts Alley

Ferguson Books pulled out all the stops to encourage people to support local businesses.

April 27, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Shoppers check out the offerings on Independent Bookstore Day.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Book lovers turned out for a special occasion aimed at keeping their money in the local economy. Saturday was Independent Bookstore Day in the U.S., and Ferguson Books located in Roberts Alley celebrated the occasion accordingly. There were prize giveaways, like gift certificates to KingPinz, and author Lisa…

Vietnam Memorial Week 2025 Begins at Fargo Air Museum

Admission to the museum will be free for the entire week.

April 27, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Some of the pictures and news clippings on display at the museum.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Red River Concert Band’s performance was just a sliver of what took place inside the Fargo Air Museum on April 26 and 27. There was a flag raising and a gun salute by the Fargo Memorial Honor Guard. Vietnam weaponry, planes, and other vehicles…

School Bus Fire Investigation Ends at Valley Bus in Fargo

April 27, 2025

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Fargo Fire Marshal Ryan Erickson says the investigation into two school bus fires at Valley Bus late last month are closed. The first fire on March 27 started below the dash of a bus near the steering column from an undetermined cause. The second fire the next day which destroyed a bus, was traced to the…

Couple Arrives Home To Find House Engulfed in Flames in Osakis Township, MN

April 27, 2025

TJ Nelson,

DOUGLAS CO., Minn. (KVRR) — An Osakis, Minnesota couple returned home Friday afternoon to find their house was fully engulfed in flames. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office got a report of a house on fire around 2 p.m. along Calvary Road Northeast. Two fire departments responded and put out the blaze but the home is considered a complete loss. The cause…

Suspect Arrested in Homeland Security Secretary Noem’s Purse Theft

April 27, 2025

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A suspect has been arrested in connection with the theft last week of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem ‘s purse as she ate at a Washington, D.C., restaurant, officials said Sunday. Noem’s purse was nabbed on Easter Sunday and reportedly contained about $3,000 in cash, her keys, driver’s license, passport and Homeland Security badge. The Homeland Security Department said Noem had…

Vintage Point Celebrates 20 Years in Business

The store has been in the same location at the 25th Street Market for all its years of operation.

April 26, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D.(KVRR) – There was an especially festive atmosphere at Vintage Point on April 26. Balloons adorned the entrance and shoppers inside enjoyed 20% discounts on various categories of items. That’s because the store is celebrating 20 years in business. They’ve been located inside the 25th Street Market all this time – slowly expanding the store from just a vintage…