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Fargo Man Accused of Armed Carjacking in Grand Forks, Arrested After 75-Mile Pursuit

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo man accused of an armed carjacking in Grand Forks early Saturday leads multiple agencies on a 75 mile pursuit. A Grand Forks County deputy tried to stop 20-year-old Ahmed Hassan near Thompson. They say Hassan was able to avoid numerous spike strips on I-29 by driving around them. He continued south hitting speeds of…

Christkindlmarkt is back in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- Christkindlmarkt is back and better than ever. It has an outdoor winter wonderland with twinkling trees and smores by the fire, to an indoor market full packed with local artisan crafts and small businesses, and even live performances from local choir groups to bigger bands. Lesleyanne Buegel, Folkways programs manager, described the event as “Yeah Christkindlmarkt is…

Rosalynn Carter, outspoken former first lady, dead at 96

FILE – Former first lady Rosalynn Carter speaks during a news conference at The Carter Center, Nov. 5, 2019, in Atlanta. Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as U.S. president and their four decades thereafter as global humanitarians, has died at the age of 96. (AP Photo/Ron Harris, File)ATLANTA (AP) — Former first lady Rosalynn Carter,…

SCHEELS celebrates 10th annual Ice Fest

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –  Fargo SCHEELS celebrated their 10th annual Ice Fest. Showing off new technology, many got the opportunity to see some nifty ice huts and full-blown trailers. “We just love how much this event has grown over the last 10 years,” said Caryn Olson with Fargo SCHEELS. “The ability to still be doing it because our customers tell…

Salvation Army kicks off Annual Red Kettle Campaign

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The campaign helps to fundraise for thousands of people in need within the Fargo Moorhead community. “The Fargo-Moorhead community has been extremely supportive of the salvation army. They’ve seen our work in the community, they have a lot of respect for us and we for them and they’ve been very good at supporting our ministries over…

LIVE: Christkindlmarkt Expanding To 2 Weekends This Holiday Season

Christkindlmarkt is moving to two weekends this year. You can join in the fun Friday, Saturday and Sunday both this weekend and next.

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A holiday tradition is expanding this season in the metro. Christkindlmarkt is moving to two weekends this year. You can join in the fun Friday, Saturday and Sunday both this weekend and next. The market is modeled after traditional European Christmas markets. There’s food, music, shopping and activities both indoors and outdoors at the Fargo…

LIVE: One More Hot Pants Celebration For ‘Men Wear Pink’

KVRR morning anchor Adam Ladwig has one more bit of fun up his sleeve after his successful 'Men Wear Pink' campaign

I spent all of October raising money for the American Cancer Society’s Men Wear Pink Campaign. We ended up raising $4,782 for cancer programs right here in our region thanks to your generosity. I heard so many stories from breast cancer survivors, and people with loved ones who faced the disease. It was a humbling experience. We celebrated a fundraising…