FARGO, N.D (KVRR) – The people of Fargo burned some calories before their big Thanksgiving feast with the annual “Burn the Bird” run. Before sitting down to a turkey dinner and some football, the community came out to burn some calories. “It is the Thanksgiving day tradition for so many families in the valley; its really about coming together, having…
NEW YORK (KVRR/KFGO) — A group of Fargo-Moorhead band leaders traveled to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Six current and former leaders joined 400 others from around the U.S. and Mexico. Laura Johnson, of Dilworth, is the band director at Carl Ben Eielson Middle School and Fargo South High School. She said they arrived in New York City…
We have yet another new shelter joining us for the first time this week. That’s something we’re very thankful for today. Please welcome Scruffy Tails Humane Society out of Crookston, Minnesota. They’re introducing us to their energetic pup Maximilian. He’s a 4-year-old beagle-mix who loves to explore his surroundings. He loves his cuddles and his walks, and he would…
Wild horses stand in a group along a hiking trail in Theodore Roosevelt National Park.BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — About 200 wild horses roam free in a western North Dakota national park, but that number could shrink as the National Park Service is expected to decide next year whether it will eliminate that population. Advocates fear a predetermined outcome that will remove the…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Multiple families are forced to leave their homes in West Fargo after a fire broke out at a townhouse complex early this morning. Crews say they saw smoke and flames coming out of the building containing six townhomes at 237 12 1/2 Avenue East just before 4 a.m. The first fire hydrants that crews attempted…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Public School District is asking people across the community to complete a long range facility planning survey. FPS plans to prioritize capital projects for the next five to ten years These capital investments include new construction and major renovations. The survey will also include safety and security, accessibility and inclusivity community engagement. The input from…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Faith4Hope and LRM Ministry teamed up to provide a Pre-Thanksgiving Feast for those in need. As the holiday season approaches, many families begin preparing for festivities. However, for many the holidays often struggle simply to provide a Thanksgiving meal for their families. Faith-4-hope set out to host a holiday meal and give these people a family-like…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – While many in the metro area are preparing for the holiday tomorrow, there are some that won’t have a home to celebrate Thanksgiving. That’s where the Salvation Army steps in and provide a warm meal for those in need. This means a lot those in this position, like Dixie Lee Sweney, who has been homeless since…
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE (AP) – Minot Air Force Base is defending itself from claims of political bias after an unofficial message cautioning airmen to not attend a conservative political rally began circulating on social media. At issue is the Dakota Patriot Rally, an event held Friday in Minot featuring a pro-Trump group known as Turning Point Action. The group’s…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) A major fire in West Fargo has gutted a townhouse complex. The fire was located at 237 12 1/2 Avenue East. The first 911 call came in at about 3:45 a.m. Wednesday. Fire Chief Dan Fuller says a woman reported that the blaze started on her back porch. “That’s the biggest takeaway,” said Fuller. “The reason we…
