Tree Trimming Begins in the City of Fargo
FARGO, N.D. -- Winter is just about over, but, before the leaves of spring appear, city crews are finishing up another season of tree trimming. Spring officially arrives later this month, and,…
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Red River Valley Sportsmen's Show Returns to the Fargodome
FARGO, N.D. -- The Red River Valley Sportsmen's Show returns this weekend to the Fargodome. This year's show has nearly 200 exhibits including boats, RVs, camping equipment and hunting gear. There are…
Rick Perry Confirmed as Energy Secretary
WASHINGTON D.C. -- The Senate has confirmed former Texas Gov. Rick Perry to serve as energy secretary. The vote was 62-37. Perry, who once pledged to eliminate the department, has repeatedly…
Burglary at Fargo Islamic Center
FARGO, N.D. -- Fargo police are investigating a burglary at the Islamic Center. Money was from taken from the center at 601 28th Street South. The break-in was discovered Wednesday and it appears the burglary took place earlier. Fargo…
Rep. Cramer Under Fire for Calling White-Dressed Lawmakers "Silly" and Like a "Disease"
WASHINGTON D.C. -- Rep. Kevin Cramer is drawing criticism after he commented on a group of female lawmakers and their choice to wear white in honor of Women's History Month during President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress.…
ND Lawmakers Battle Over State-Owned Casino Proposal
BISMARCK, N.D. -- Some North Dakota lawmakers say a proposal to allow state-owned casinos is retaliatory. They say the proposal by House majority leader Rep. Al Carlson of Fargo risks angering American Indian tribes even more when relations have…
Subpoena Withdrawn in Wilansky DAPL Case
MORTON COUNTY, N.D. -- Prosecutors have withdrawn a subpoena for a man ordered to testify about a violent late-November clash between police and Dakota Access pipeline protesters. Steve Martinez, 42, a protester from Williston, had been ordered to testify…
Gov. Dayton Recovering After Surgery for Prostate Cancer
ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Minnesota Gov. Dayton has gone under the knife to treat his prostate cancer. The Democrat had surgery this morning at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. A spokesman says Dayton's surgery went as planned and concluded around 11:30…
The Red River Valley's Sweet Spot: Moorhead DQ Open for Business
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- The community celebrated the opening of the Moorhead Dairy Queen for the season. Customers braved a chilly day for their first chance at savoring their favorite treats at…
North Dakota Lawmakers' Reaction to President Trump's Address to Congress
WASHINGTON D.C. -- President Trump wrapped up his first speech in front of a joint session of congress. He outlined his plans on immigration, health care and the budget.…
South Korean Piano Trio Stops by Davies High School
FARGO, N.D. -- A well-known piano trio from South Korea met with a group of high schoolers in south Fargo. The Ahn Trio performed a number of songs for a…
Moorhead Man Charged in Bar Altercation in Dent
DENT, Minn. -- A Moorhead man is facing a charge of making terroristic threats after an incident at a bar. Authorities arrested 23-year-old Cody Ridley after he was thrown out of the Dugout Bar in Dent last weekend. They…
Fargo Man Identified in Fatal Work Accident
FARGO, N.D. -- Authorities release the name of the worker killed in an accident at a south Fargo business on Tuesday. Nathan Martinson, 41, of Fargo, was pinned between two trucks at Custom Truck and Auto Shine in the…
Boston's Coming to West Fargo
WEST FARGO, N.D. -- Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar is coming to West Fargo. The first North Dakota location is expected to open this year with plans for expansion in Fargo, Bismarck and Minot. Boston's offers a contemporary, sit-down…
Fargo Based Vanity Shutting Down; West Acres Loses 12th Store
FARGO, N.D. -- After nearly 60 years, Fargo-based Vanity is closing its stores across the country. In an exclusive interview with KFGO News, Board Chairman Jim Bennett said the women's…
University Square Mall Hit with Multiple Burglaries
FARGO, N.D. -- As a business owner, this may be one of your biggest fears. "If someone wants to get in your business bad enough, they're likely going to get in…
Real Estate Team Nationally Recognized for Helping Heroes Find Homes
FARGO, N.D. -- A local real estate agency is being nationally recognized for helping heroes find homes. In 2016, the team helped almost 50 heroes find, buy and maintain new houses.…
MN Sunday Liquor Could Mean Business Loss for Fargo Stores
FARGO, N.D. -- Some Fargo liquor store owners say they will take a hit if Minnesota Sunday liquor sales become legal. Joel Wold of Bottle Barn in Fargo says…
Local Business Owners Share Key to Success
FARGO, N.D. -- If you're not sure what direction your company is headed, there's a prescription for small business success. A local group of professionals with years of experience hosted a Business…
Red River Broadcasting's COO Named in Top List of Women in Business
FARGO, N.D. -- Congratulations to our very own Kathy Lau! She is the chief operating officer of Red River Broadcasting. Lau was named in the list of Prairie Business Magazine's Top 25 Women in Business. The nomination process looks…
President Trump Eliminates Obama Administration's Waters of the U.S. Rule
WASHINGTON D.C. -- President Trump has signed another executive order that will impact farmers and ranchers. Both U.S. Senators from North Dakota were on hand as Mr. Trump signed his order…
YouTube Announces YouTube TV Cable Free Subscriptions
NATIONAL -- YouTube has officially entered into the television streaming business. Company officials announced a way users can watch their favorite shows LIVE and on-demand without a cable or satellite subscription and be able to choose from up to 40…
Lawsuit May Halt Construction on Dakota Access Pipeline
MORTON COUNTY, N.D. -- A federal judge says he'll likely decide within a week whether to temporarily halt construction of the final section of the Dakota Access pipeline. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg held a hearing in a lawsuit…
City of Fargo Incorporates Mandatory Social Media Training
FARGO, N.D. -- A city of Fargo worker has been issued a written reprimand for an inflammatory social media post about the Dakota Access protesters. A spokesman says the employee, a 17-year veteran of the city, apologized for writing…
ND Bill Proposal Cracks Down on Assistance Animals in Rental Units
BISMARCK -- The North Dakota House has passed a bill that will crack down on people who obtain medical documentation that allows service or assistance animals into rental units that prohibit pets from living there. West Fargo Republican Representative…
Amazon Server Failure Taking Out Webpages, Causing Errors Across the Country
NATIONAL -- Slow internet? Web page won't load? Photos and videos at a stall? We're even experiencing it here at KVRR! Websites and companies across the country are in the same situation as Amazon announced Tuesday afternoon that its S3…
Done Deal? The Star Lake Casino Project
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. -- A proposed casino on an undeveloped portion of Star Lake is raising concerns and leaving questions unanswered. Members of White Earth Nation and people of Otter Tail County…
Fat Tuesday Brings Out King Cakes...But No Baby for Some!
FARGO, N.D. -- Tomorrow is Fat Tuesday and that means it's the last day to try a king cake. King cakes can come in many different forms. "We're going to start…
Republican Legislators Talk Budget, Higher Ed Cuts, DAPL and Hopes for President Trump
FARGO, N.D. -- It just might be every Republican's favorite way to spend the noon hour. Lunch...with a side of politics. The United Republican Committee hosted "Politcs and a Plate" at…
Goo Goo Dolls, Phillip Phillips Make Tour Stop in Fargo
FARGO, N.D. -- The Goo Goo Dolls' "Long Way Home Summer Tour" is making a stop in Fargo. The band with opening act, Phillip Phillips of "American Idol" fame, will be at Scheels Arena on Thursday, July 20. The…
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