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Skydiving Museum Opens in West Fargo

The museum's founder says the goal of the museum is to showcase skydiving memorabilia and get more people interested in the sport.

February 2, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

One of the new t-shirts for the museum.WEST FARGO, N.D. – Interested in learning about the tradition of skydiving in the F-M area? Well, now, there’s just the spot for you. The North Dakota Skydiving Museum just opened in West Fargo on Main Avenue. It was created by Megan Solberg, daughter of Donald J. Solberg, who was perhaps the most…

“Paddle for Life” Pickleball Tournament Raises Money for Organ Donation

The tournament was hosted by Crosses for Cameron, an organization dedicated to supporting organ donation.

February 2, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Some of the match play action at Courts Plus on Saturday.FARGO, N.D. – Pickleball players rallied at Courts Plus this weekend for a good cause, as Crosses for Cameron hosted the Paddle for Life Pickleball tournament. The foundation came about after 22 year old Cameron Fisher died in a tragic automobile accident. Cameron’s family says that his heart, liver, and…

LIVE: We Like Big Trucks (and We Cannot Lie)

January 31, 2025

Emily Welker,

FARGO — They may look big and bold and beastly. But every one of the Monster Trucks you can see at this weekend’s Monster Jam 2025 at the Fargodome is also a labor of love. Coty Saucier, for example, isn’t just “Dragon’s” driver. The self-described gearhead started as a mechanic before moving into the driver’s seat. Between his athletic stunts…

“Bowling While Blind” Raises Awareness, Funds

The event sought to educate the public on vision impairments in a fun and interactive way.

January 30, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

The North Dakota Association of the Blind receives a $10,000 check from the Lions Club ahead of Giving Hearts Day.MOORHEAD, MN – The sound of the ball hitting the pins echoed the same. But how it was delivered? Quite different. “They’ll have a rail system where the person can follow the rail and use that as a guide to their…

Puzzle Competition at Vets Club in Casselton

The top 3 finishers received gift cards of varying amounts.

January 26, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

One team gets to work cracking into the mystery.CASSELTON, N.D. – Saturday, the Veterans Club in Casselton saw a different kind of competition. The establishment on Front Street hosted their first ever puzzle-solving contest. Teams paid an entry fee, then were each presented with an identical puzzle at the same time and told to get to work. The three fastest…

Twins Caravan Stops in Fargo

This is the last portion of Leg 1 of the famed Twins offseason extravaganza.

January 22, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Sanctuary Events Center filled up with blue-and-red jerseys and sounds of fans chatting animatedly about their chances in the upcoming season -and that was before the big tour bus even rolled up out front. Some of the folks on that massive conveyance were franchise legend Justin Morneau, mascot TC Bear, and active players Austin Martin…

KVRR Connections: Tourism | “Hello ND” 2025 Tourism Campaign Launched

January 22, 2025

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Gov. Kelly Armstrong is inviting people to say “Hello ND”. Armstrong and Commerce Tourism and Marketing Director Sara Otte Coleman have launched a revitalized tourism campaign. It showcases the state’s friendly people, welcoming communities, and abundance of uncrowded outdoor adventures, aligning with the growing trend of more immersive travel. “Effective tourism marketing not only attracts visitors…

TikTok Back Online After Brief Shutdown

The future of the app is still unclear, but reports indicate that President-Elect Trump plans to sign an executive order delaying the ban for 90 days.

January 19, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) – Nobody knew for certain what TikTok would look like come January 19th – the day its supposed ban went into effect. But it ended up being the 18th that saw all the drama. First, a warning. Then, a full shutdown. Followed by a quick restoration that gave credit to President Trump – the day before his inauguration….

Junkyard Brewing Co. Celebrates National Popcorn Day

The day was created back in 2013 to commemorate Americans' monumental popcorn consumption.

January 19, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Movie buffs and snackaholics alike, rejoice – it is National Popcorn Day. The day began in 2013, to celebrate the wild fact that Americans consume 13 billion quarts of popcorn a year – more than any other country in the world. Some of that was popped down at Junkyard Brewing in West Fargo, which had…

Get Ready To “Meet In The Middle” With Diamond Rio

January 14, 2025

TJ Nelson,

MAHNOMEN, Minn. (KVRR) — Actually you’ll have to meet at Shooting Star Casino to see Diamond Rio live in concert. The country music hitmakers will be in Mahnomen on Friday, March 28. You can expect to hear all the big hits like “One More Day”, “Beautiful Mess” and “Meet in the Middle”. Tickets go on sale January 27 for between…