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President Biden Signs Bill To Rename Roseau Post Office

January 12, 2025

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — An update on the effort to rename the Roseau Post Office in honor of former longtime postmaster Floyd B. Olson. Rep. Michelle Fischbach introduced legislation last year to honor Olson and it passed in December. She now says the name change is official as President Joe Biden has signed the bill. Olson served as Roseau postmaster…

Hope, Inc. Hosts Adaptive Track Meet

The organization seeks to uplift those with mobility issues, so a wide range of competitors were seen enjoying themselves.

January 12, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Executive director of Hope, Inc., Bill Grommesh, hops in a chair to race one event participant down the track.MOORHEAD, MN – Cheers echoed off the walls at Olson Forum at Concordia College for Hope, Inc’s Winter Adaptive Track Meet. The non-profit offers sports and recreational activities for people with mobility issues. Those issues can take on many forms, so there…

Three Dog Bakery Celebrates Third Birthday

Owner Megan Bergseth says the time flew by, and she's so grateful to the community for helping make her dream a reality.

January 12, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

A customized treat being prepared for one very good boy or girl.WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A big milestone for Three Dog bakery in West Fargo, which has now turned . . . three years old! The wonderland for four legged creatures opened its doors in 2022 and has built a strong customer base ever since. They celebrated by handing…

Youth Ice Fishing Derby on South Woodhaven Pond

Event organizers estimated over 200 children participated in the competition.

January 12, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Some of the tents set up on South Woodhaven Pond.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Last January, ice fishing was hardly a consideration. But this year, the temperatures were perfect for a family-friendly competition. Fargo Parks and Fargo-Moorhead Walleyes Unlimited teamed up to host the annual Youth Ice Fishing Derby at South Woodhaven Pond. The free event was open to kids 15…

Bailey Zimmerman Announced For North Dakota State Fair

First Artist Announced for North Dakota State Fair

Bailey Zimmerman has made a lot of noise in the country music scene since being discovered in late 2020.

January 12, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MINOT, N.D. – It’s only January, but anticipation is already building for the North Dakota State Fair. It’s only continued to grow after the first official announcement for the performance schedule. That lucky artist is one Bailey Zimmerman. The 24 year old hails from Lousiville, Illinois. He began making waves with his original compositions on social media near the end…

Freak Accident in McHenry County

The accident is still under investigation, but it appears that a man was killed while trying to watch his car be pulled from a ditch.

January 12, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

near BALFOUR, N.D. – Tragedy in McHenry County as the efforts of a Good Samaritan appear to have lead to a man’s untimely death. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says on the evening of January 8th, 64 year old Corey Stevens was attempting to leave a driveway on 42nd St N in rural McHenry County. However, Stevens’ 1989 Ford F350…

Last Parking Lot Sale for Vinyl Giant

The sale was held inside, but retained its name as a homage to the store's original location.

January 12, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Customers peruse the offerings for what may be their final time inside Vinyl Giant.FARGO, N.D. – As Vinyl Giant in downtown Fargo prepares to take the proverbial needle off the LP, devoted customers rushed in for one final sale. Elbow to elbow scarcely describes how crowded it was inside for the Last Parking Lot Sale. Not only was there a…

FargoPack Hits 20 Millionth Meal Milestone

January 12, 2025

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Feed My Starving Children FargoPack hit a major milestone Saturday with its 20 millionth meal packed. This is the 11th year the mobile pack has been operating in Fargo. The first packing event was held at Atonement Lutheran Church. Packing events have also been held at Scheels Arena and Fargodome but this year’s event was back…

Fire Destroys House and Garage in Polk County, MN

January 12, 2025

TJ Nelson,

POLK CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A fire Saturday in Polk County has destroyed a house and garage. Polk County Sheriff’s Office says the structure fire was in Euclid Township, north of Crookston, and is believed to have originated with a wood stove in the garage. When deputies arrived, it was fully engulfed and the fire was spreading into the house….

Tasty of Philly Brings Crowds Of People To Try ‘Authentic Cheesesteak’

January 10, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The much-anticipated restaurant Taste of Philly finally opened its doors Friday morning, ushering in a crowd of hungry people. The franchise location run by Tim Brown on 13th Ave S. in Fargo had many people clamoring to get a bite of cheesteak for themselves. Nationwide, Taste of Phillly has over 20 locations, with plans to expand…