BIKES

Moorhead Police’s bike patrols will soon return

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Sunshine and warmth is finally here in the region, which means you can expect to see more police on two-wheels. Moorhead Police is taking advantage of warmer temperatures by training officers for bike patrol missions. “Following the rules of the road, things like that. And then just being able to do target enforcement on bikes. People…

Pedal It Forward gives kids bikes at little or no cost

"We thought it was a great way to provide bikes to kids that might not otherwise have the financial means to get those bikes.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A bike sharing program aims to provide a sense of freedom to local kids throughout the FM metro. The FM Pedal It Forward organization is a bike recycling program and are looking for as many gently used bikes and helmet donations to lend them out to children in need. The way the program works is local…

Juveniles are using bikes to menace drivers in Fargo

FARGO (KFGO) – Fargo police are working to resolve a dangerous game that’s has been the source of complaints from the public for several months. Police spokeswoman Jessica Schindeldecker says juveniles using their bikes have been harassing drivers by blocking intersections, using offensive language directed mostly at women drivers, and sometimes even playing chicken with cars. She says it’s not…

El Zagal Shrine Circus partners with KVRR, local police departments for bike giveaway

The Fargo, West Fargo and Moorhead police departments each received 12 bikes to give to deserving kids in their communities.

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Every year, the El Zagal Shrine Circus gives away hundreds of bikes to kids for free with the help from sponsors. The Circus was cancelled this year due to COVID-19, but El Zagal Shrine made sure deserving kids still got their new ride. “The sponsors came back and said ‘We sponsor these bikes and we really…

El Zagal Shrine Circus, West Fargo Police Department to award bikes to kids in the FM area

West Fargo Police will randomly select 12 completed pictures and announce the winners on August 5.

WEST FARGO, N.D.–The El Zagal Shrine Circus isn’t letting the COVID-19 pandemic stop them from giving deserving kids in the FM area something to remember. Organizers at the Circus along with KVRR have donated 12 children’s bikes to the West Fargo Police Department to give away. The bikes would normally have been awarded at the Circus. In order to fairly…

Fifth Graders Embark on a “Bike to Books” Journey

The field trip is meant to prepare them for the next phase of their lives: middle school

FARGO, N.D. — They say knowledge is power, and these fifth graders are brushing up on theirs with both books and bikes. “It’s super fun because, like, you get to check out books and you get to bike, and I love to bike,” said 5th grader Bella Tesch. The idea of combining the two came to one Centennial Elementary School…

Horace’s First Streets Alive is Getting Kids Active and Engaged with Local Law Enforcement

At Horace's first ever Streets Alive, kids got the chance to learn new safety tips about bike riding and play some games with the officers

HORACE, N.D. — Law officers in Horace are engaging with kids and families in the community to remind them that cops aren’t that scary, they’re the good guys. The city has been working hard to bring different events to the area each month that get all different people from the city involved. At Horace’s first ever Streets Alive, kids got…

“Miracle Ride” Raises Money for Sanford Children’s Hospital

Motorcycle riders rode out to the Lakes Area

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Motorcycle riders revved up their engines to go on a Miracle Ride to raise money for Sanford Children’s Hospital. Many of these bike riders have a personal connection to the Miracle Ride. “My son has a disease called Marfan’s and he’s spent some time in the hospital…it’s our way to give back for what my son has…