FARGO, N.D (KVRR) — The first Fargo Tattoo Expo came to town over the weekend. It was held at Ramada by Wyndham. People had the opportunity to get tattoos done by artists from around the country, including some who had been featured on the TV show, “Ink Master.” The event also featured sword swallowing performances by “sideshow couple,” Captain and…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A fire damages a row of garages in Grand Forks. The fire department says it happened after 4 p.m. at Southwind Apartments, located at 2403 27th Avenue South. Crews say heavy fire and smoke was seen coming from the eleven-car garage. They were able to contain the fire to half of the garages. The fire…
OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — The driver of a dirt-bike was flown by helicopter to a hospital after crashing. The sheriff’s office says it happened in Tumuli Township before 5 p.m. on private property. The driver of the bike was wearing protective equipment at the time of the crash and suffered non-life threatening injuries. The sheriff’s office was assisted by…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Hundreds of Concordia College students walked the stage to get their diplomas. Nearly 380 undergraduate and graduate students attended graduation. The spring commencement was held inside of the Memorial Auditorium. This year’s commencement speaker was Dr. Steinar Bryn, a senior advisor at the Nansen Center for Peace and Dialogue in Norway. This graduation was the first…
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – There will not be a strike by union workers at the Case New Holland plant in Fargo. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 2525 has ratified a new contract with the company. The contract was ratified Saturday morning. The previous six-year contract expired on April 28, but the union and company agreed to extend…
ALEXANDRIA, Minn. (KVRR) – Beginning today, travelers on Interstate 94 between Alexandria and Osakis will encounter reduced speeds and one-lane traffic in each direction while crews begin work on concrete resurfacing and bridge replacements. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says the project will take two years to complete. It’s located just west of the Highway 29 interchange near Alexandria to…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Toughest Monster Trucks around are heading to Grand Forks this weekend. The Toughest Monster Trucks Tour stops at the Alerus Center Saturday afternoon. Before that, they made a pit stop on the KVRR morning show here in Fargo. The show starts at 3pm, but you can also buy tickets for the pit party starting…
ALEXANDRIA, Minn. (KFGO/KVRR) – Police in Alexandria continue to investigate a bank robbery there Thursday afternoon. According to the Alexandria Police Department, shortly before 4:30 p.m., a man walked into the downtown Bremer Bank location, showed a teller a gun, and demanded money. No one was hurt and the suspect got away with an undisclosed amount of cash. Responding officers…
GRAFTON, N.D. (KVRR) — A Grafton healthcare provider is receiving recognition for their excellence in serving their rural community. Unity Medical Center in Grafton has been awarded a four-star rating by the National Rural Rating System. The program recognizes excellence in rural healthcare based on patient satisfaction, quality of care, and overall hospital performance. Unity Medical Center leaders say that…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The North Dakota Construction Leadership Council held their annual demo day event at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds, teaching students about their options in the construction fields. The event gives students an opportunity to get hands on with the equipment with the help from local construction workers. “By having some chaperone’s own site from the…
