2024

Wrapping Up the Red River Valley Fair

Organizers aimed to turn things around after a down year in 2024; they believe they achieved that goal.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Even on the final day of the Red River Valley Fair, you could still see kids flocking to the rides, trying out the games, and enjoying all the fair has to offer. After a disappointing 2024, many were curious to see how the fair would adjust – “We’re always looking to change and tweak to…

Essentia Health Unveils Top Baby Names At Its Hospitals in Fargo and Detroit Lakes

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Essentia Health is sharing the top baby names picked at its hospitals in Fargo and Detroit Lakes for 2024. At Essentia Health-Fargo the top name for boys is Beau or Bo and Theodore with eight each. Seven baby boys were named Brooks while seven others were named Maverick. For the girls variations of Adaline topped the…

Willie Nelson is returning to the Bluestem Amphitheater

FARGO (KVRR) – One year after quickly selling out two back-to-back performances in Moorhead, Willie Nelson is coming back to the Bluestem Amphitheater. Jade Presents says the country music superstar will perform on Monday, May 20th and Tuesday, May 21st. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 19 at 10:00 a.m. A special online only presale is set for Thursday, January…

Supreme Court will decide if Trump can be kept off presidential ballots

WASHINGTON  – The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide whether former President Donald Trump can be kept off the 2024 ballot. The justices acknowledged the need to reach a decision quickly, as voters will soon begin casting presidential primary ballots across the country. The court agreed to take up a case from Colorado stemming from Trump’s role in the…

Minnesota will welcome in new laws for 2024

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota is releasing new laws at the start of 2024. The state is unloading the largest tax-cut package in state history including cuts for social security tax for couples under the 100,000 dollar threshold. If you’re a renter, tenants will have more rights. Landlords need to give notice before entering apartments, a 14-day eviction notice,…

North Dakota governor defends crowded GOP primary field: ‘Competition is great for America’

Gov. Doug Burgum (R-ND) Presidential Candidate/CNNCNN —  Republican presidential candidate Doug Burgum on Sunday sought to assuage concerns of an overcrowded 2024 primary field, which now boasts 12 high-profile GOP contenders. “I don’t think a dozen candidates is too many. Competition is great for America. It’s great for any industry, and it’s great for the Republican Party. And it’s great for our voters to…

Reports: Burgum will launch presidential bid in Fargo June 7

Gov. Doug BurgumBISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum, a former computer software entrepreneur, is running for the Republican presidential nomination, a political aide familiar with the plans told The Associated Press on Friday, putting him in an already crowded field dominated by ex-President Donald Trump, The aide said Burgum plans to launch his campaign with a June 7 event in…

Trump announces third campaign for president

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) – Former President Donald Trump is running for president again. Trump made his plans official Tuesday night after teasing the potential of a comeback since before he even left the White House in 2021. He had hoped to piggyback off expected Republican gains in last week’s midterm elections and stave off potential challengers. Instead, Trump is…