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Culver’s and JJ Watt Team Up for JJ’s Way Meal

PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. (KVRR) — Two Wisconsin favorites are teaming up to help after-school athletics programs at middle schools across the nation. Starting August 5 at Culver’s you can order the JJ’s Way Meal with $1 donated to the JJ Watt Foundation. Football legend Watt grew up in Wisconsin, which is where the restaurant chain was born. His special…

Independent candidate who tried to recall Burgum makes ballot for North Dakota governor

BISMARCK, N.D.  – A past candidate for various statewide offices in North Dakota has made the November ballot in his bid for governor as an independent. U.S. Air Force veteran Michael Coachman, of Larimore, submitted 1,141 valid signatures, needing 1,000 to qualify. Secretary of State Michael Howe’s office sent Coachman an approval letter on July 15. He announced his candidacy…

Trump and Vance team up to campaign in Minnesota, a state that hasn’t backed the GOP in 52 years

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 27, 2024, in St. Cloud, Minn. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — As the presidential campaign enters a critical final 100 day stretch, Republican nominee Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, rallied supporters on Saturday in a state that hasn’t backed a GOP candidate for the…

Pilots (And Others) Dazzle Fargo AirSho Crowd

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Daring pilots and powerful planes took to the skies in Fargo for the Fargo Airsho. “Airshows are fantastic. To be able to share the joy of flight, it’s just magic out there.” And the talented pilots aren’t the only attraction at the Airsho. There’s also exhibits on aerospace and STEM technologies for young kids. UND Aerospace…

Missouri Man Arrested After Wrong Way Chase on I-29 From Traill County Into Cass County

CASS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A Trail County Sheriff’s deputy chases a man driving the wrong way on I-29 for 12 miles before he stops. They say 34-year-old Jerrid Klements of Lees Summit, Missouri was driving south in the northbound lane around 9:15 last night. Klements eventually pulled into the median in Cass County. He was arrested by North Dakota…

LIVE: Almost Skunked on the Big Skunk Reveal

Or, why some people in show biz say you should never work with children or animals but we say "bring it on, baby!"

FARGO — Zoo director Sally Mulvena calls it “a Jack Hanna moment.” Our morning show folks say it’s a lot like “Wild Kingdom does the news.” Whatever you call it, it’s the perfect example of how you should expect an animal-led interaction will not necessarily go the way the human animals planned. The Red River Zoo is introducing two brand-new…

LIVE: Putting the Fun in Fundraiser

It's double the fun and double the vets to DC this time around.

MOORHEAD — The Honor Flight of North Dakota/Minnesota is putting the fun in fundraiser this weekend. That’s because it’s their annual Summerblast — one of the organizations’ biggest fundraising efforts to raise money to send the region’s veterans to Washington D.C. for free. Interest from local vets is so high that for the first time this fall, they’re chartering two…

KVRR’s Dylan Haar Wins Blizzard Eating Competition at Historic Moorhead Dairy Queen

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — KVRR’s very own Dylan Haar celebrates a victory by downing a tasty Blizzard. Facing off against local meteorologists, Dylan had some tough competition but he showed that his spoon was mightier. He even beat out former KVRR Chief Meteorologist Rob Kupec. The competition was a part of the Historic Moorhead Dairy Queen’s 75th anniversary party and…

Mayor Mahoney Presents 2025 Preliminary Budget Setting Off Dispute Over Airport Funding

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Mayor Tim Mahoney’s preliminary 2025 budget for Fargo includes a proposed $13 million, 11.5% budget increase with a 5% cost of living adjustment for city employees. A major part of the discussion was how to fund that pay increase. The city has given Hector International Airport two mills for years, but because of the airport’s estimated…