2017

Financial Experts Help Area Taxpayers Get Ready for Tax Day

The deadline for filing 2017 tax returns in April 17

FARGO, N.D. — Tax Day is April 17, and W–2s will be arriving in the mail soon, and there are some things to consider before you send in your tax return. The deadline to file returns is three months away.  Many filers choose to have their taxes done by a professional. While this can save taxpayers the time of filing…

KVRR’s 2017 Year in Review

a look back at the top headlines of the year

  FARGO, N.D. — Just like that, 2017 started and is already over. But with every year, there come the stories that show the good, the bad and the ugly of society. Here’s a review of Fargo’s 2017 from the many people throughout the community trying to make a difference to the tragedies this community will never forget. DAKOTA ACCESS PIPELINE…

First Blast of Winter 2017 Hits the Region Hard

As the hours tick by, Fargo Public Works has been keeping a close eye on the conditions

FARGO, ND — The first blizzard of the season has affected everyone from students and local drivers to professional truckers. “It was just crazy the rest of the day,” said West Fargo senior, Matthew Jahnke. “Once the announcement came out, kids were just, like bouncing off the walls.” It also prevented people from finishing their journeys on the road. “Running…

Democratic NPL Prepares for Next Election with Burgers and Music

Summerfest is an annual community event put up by the party to meet their voters

FARGO, ND — As democrats in North Dakota approach the 2018 election season, part of their strategy involves burgers, brats and music. Summerfest 2017 brought many of the state’s Democratic NPL politicians to Rheault Farm in Fargo. The smells of fresh patties and Merrill Piepkorn’s music are a small part the Democratic-NPL campaign strategy. “It’s really just a chance for…

Budweiser Celebrates Barley Growers in Midwest Region

A day full of festivities highlights Anheuser-Busch's appreciation for Minnesota and North Dakota growers

It’s the “King of Beers.” But Budweiser wouldn’t have that title if not for all the North Dakota and Minnesota barley growers that make its beer possible. So, they created Grower Days 2017. “This is my first time being at one of these and we haven’t seen everything yet but there’s crop tours we’re going to be going on so…

UND Soccer Schedule Highlighted by NDSU, Auburn

The Fighting Hawks open the 2017 regular season at North Dakota State

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND Athletics) – The University of North Dakota soccer team announced its 18-contest schedule for the upcoming 2017 campaign. The Fighting Hawks will play in eight non-conference games to begin the season before taking on Big Sky competition. Highlighting the non-conference portion of the schedule are road games against North Dakota State (Aug. 18) and the SEC’s…

UND Engineering Expo: Time, Commitment and Passion

These engineering and design students are not taking the typical final exams

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Finals week involves test driving race cars and building robots for some students at UND. Several aspiring engineers showed off their best work at UND’s annual Engineering Design Expo. A sleek green race car is one of 70 projects built by students from the ground up, many of which are part their finals. The expo can…

Vikings Release 2017 regular-season schedule

Minnesota opens the year in prime time against New Orleans on MNF

MINNEAPOLIS —  The Minnesota Vikings open up the 2017 season in prime time, with a Monday Night Football game against New Orleans. Last season, the Vikings came back from a bye week with less rhythm, throwing away a 5-0 start as they missed the playoffs. This season, their bye week comes in week nine. The schedule is highlighted by three…

From Blood Recipient to Blood Donor: The Vincent Ulstad Story

A life changing accident kept this avid blood donor from giving back for seven years

FARGO, N.D. — Donating blood was a regular part of his life. But after a major car accident, blood donations were needed to save him. The accident left Vincent Ulstad blind, forcing him to make several adjustments. But almost eight years later, he can make donating blood a regular part of his life again. “I have absolutely no memory of…

Fargo Leaders Say City is Prepared for the Rest of the Flood Season

The updated forecast calls for a lessened chance of a major flood in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. — The latest flood outlook for the region is out, and the chances for a major flood are down.  The city’s flood protection project is nearing completion. City leaders say they’re prepared for the rest of the flood season. The National Weather Service has issued a revised flood outlook for the 2017 season. The forecast calls for a…