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LIVE: Christkindlmarkt Grows Into Larger Venue For 2021

Christkindlmarkt Moving To Fargo Civic Center

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A newer tradition is back on for the holidays this year in downtown Fargo. Christkindlmarkt festivities were put on hold last year due to COVID. But the four-day event is back starting this Thursday. They had to expand to a larger venue this year. It’s taking over the inside and outside of the Fargo Civic…

Burgum signs critical race theory, vaccine exemption bills

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota’s Republican-controlled Legislature has endorsed bills to prevent COVID-19 vaccine mandates and the teaching of certain concepts of race and racism, as lawmakers completed their five-day special session. Gov. Doug Burgum signed the measure banning the teaching of critical race theory after the Senate gave its approval Friday. Though there is no evidence that the idea…

2021 National Runner-Up Mrs. Agriculture USA Advocates for Agriculture

"I found Miss Agriculture USA and it is exactly what I was looking for."

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – You may have heard of Miss USA. But have you ever heard of Miss Agriculture USA? An NDSU graduate and three-time Miss Agriculture USA title holder for North Dakota has been actively involved in agriculture her whole life. “I grew up on a hobby farm in Hawley, Minnesota so that is kind of where it all…

Fargo Police Chief Wants To End Urban Deer Hunt

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo City Commissioners are being asked to consider ending a wildlife management program that allows bow hunters to kill deer within city limits. Police Chief Dave Zibloski says a recent study shows that harvest rates are low, the plan is no longer effective and it has created a public safety threat. Zibloski says he will ask the…

Moorhead teen brings kindness to New Horizons Manor residents

"This is just an ordinary day for Addi."

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – An area teen celebrates World Kindness Day at the New Horizon Manor. She brought a warm ray of sunshine to a cold winter day, bringing over 100 “kindness bags” filled with treats to residents at the New Horizons Manor. “I’m here to make them feel better and give them snacks and candy. They will look at…

Fargo’s JDRF walk raises over $30,000 for type 1 diabetes research

The global organization hosts walks and activities all over the nation.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- The weather didn’t stop people from gathering at Scheels Arena for the JDRF One Walk to give hope to everyone impacted by type 1 diabetes. Fargo’s walk raises over $30,000 in funds for type 1 diabetes research. JDRF’s priority is to fund research to develop a better treatment and deliver a cure for the disease. The global…

Man Wanted For Murder in Tennessee Caught in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A man wanted for murder in Shelby County, Tennessee is caught in Fargo. The Metro Street Crimes Unit learned a warrant was out for 31-year-old Kezo Johnson and worked through the night to track him down on Friday. Johnson, who has no permanent address, was arrested at a home in the 1100 block of 22nd Street…