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Competition Heats Up in First Ever North Dakota Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament

Twenty teams were vying for first place including "Rest in Pieces," "Puzzle Posse," "What is a Puzzle?" and "Puzzlers on the Edge"

July 15, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — The Red River Valley Fair has its traditions, but this year something a little different was added. KVRR’s Danielle Church pieces together for us how much everyone felt about the first ever North Dakota Jigsaw Puzzle Competition. Twenty teams had three hours to complete a 500-piece puzzle. “I love puzzles and I am a very competitive…

Valley City Man Killed In Single Vehicle Crash

Kim Foell failed to negotiate a curve and his pickup vaulted over County 17 and rolled

July 15, 2018

TJ Nelson,

BARNES CO., N.D. — A Valley City man was killed when he lost control of his pickup about 3 miles west of the city Saturday night around 8 o’clock. The highway patrol says 67-year-old Kim Foell failed to negotiate a curve and his pickup vaulted over County 17 and rolled. Foell was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not…

FRA Picnic Brings Sailors, Marines and Coasties Together

They do the event annually

July 15, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Sailors, Marines and Coasties from all over North Dakota got to know each other better at the Fargo Fleet Reserve Association’s (FRA) annual picnic in West Fargo. Because our region is so far from an ocean, veterans and those still working in the Navy, Marines and Coast Guard say it can be hard to meet others…

Three People Killed When Young Driver Loses Control Near Hankinson

North Dakota Highway Patrol says a 15-year-old boy overcorrected and lost control of his vehicle

July 15, 2018

TJ Nelson,

HANKINSON, N.D. — Three people are dead after a young driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed into another vehicle south of Hankinson on I-29. North Dakota Highway Patrol says a 15-year-old boy from West Fargo overcorrected and lost control of his vehicle. It crossed the median and hit a vehicle killing the 24-year-old female driver and a 5-year-old…

Devils Lake Motorized Bicycle Rider Dies In Minot Hospital

Wade Vetter went through a red light and ran into driver's side of a car on Monday

July 15, 2018

TJ Nelson,

MINOT, N.D. — Authorities say a man who was riding a motorized bicycle that collided with a car in Devils Lake has died. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 53-year-old Wade Vetter, of Devils Lake, died Saturday in a Minot hospital. The accident happened about 2:32 p.m. Monday. The patrol says Vetter went through a red light and ran into…

Country Singing Star Praises Local Businesses After His Bus Breaks Down

Neal McCoy was heading from North Dakota Country Fest in New Salem to the Hodag Country Festival in Rhinelander, Wisconsin

July 15, 2018

TJ Nelson,

Neal McCoy and Businesses That Helped Him Get Back On The RoadFARGO, N.D. — A country music star heading from North Dakota Country Fest in New Salem to the Hodag Country Festival in Rhinelander, Wisconsin breaks down near Valley City. Neal McCoy got some help from a company in West Fargo and another in Fargo. Luckily he broke down in…

Moorhead Teen Hurt By Boat Propeller

19-year-old Claire Holland had jumped off of the pontoon

July 15, 2018

TJ Nelson,

VERGAS, Minn. — A Moorhead teen was hit by a boat propeller on Loon Lake near Vergas on Saturday night. Otter Tail County authorities say 19-year-old Claire Holland had jumped off of the pontoon then tried to get back on when she was hit by the propeller. Holland’s left thigh was cut. She was flown to Sanford in Fargo for…

North Dakota Horse Park Gallops Into New Season of Racing

One man enjoys going to the horse races with his family

July 14, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — For as long as he can remember, Doug Kesler has loved watching horse races. “I’ve been to quite a few race tracks, and I was actually born in Harvey, and there used to be a really good race track in Fessenden at one time, so I’ve been around horse all my life. I just like the races, it’s…

Red River Market Opens for Season

People love the food and community feel alike

July 14, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The Red River Market opened up for another season, and there’s no shortage of things people love. “You’re eating fresh produce from the area, antioxidants, better for your immune system, but even more so it’s the sense of community. You see the same people, you know what you’re getting. It’s a lot of friends and family, definitely supporting…

Creatively Uncorked Holds Open Studio

They have open studios in conjunction with the Red River Market

July 14, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Creatively Uncorked holds open studio in conjunction with the Red River Market. People can pop in and paint whatever they want. They also have classes, some of which have a theme, or an instructor can teach everyone how to create one specific painting. If you want to show your furry friends some love, there are even opportunities to…