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Moorhead water tower wins 2021 Tank Of The Year

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — There’s New bragging rights for the city of Moorhead. It’s southside water tower has been named the 2021 Tank of the Year by the Tnemec Company. They specialize in protecting surfaces and structures from corrosion. Moorhead’s tank won out of nearly 300 nominations. The artwork on the tower was designed by local artists Stephen Dorsey and…

LIVE: ND Woman & Son Are Finalists In FOX’s ‘Crime Scene Kitchen’

Cathy Jacobson & Thomas McCurdy Competing In FOX Baking Competition Show

  A North Dakota woman is helping her son sleuth through the kitchen on FOX’s Crime Scene Kitchen. Cathy Jacobson of Devils Lake and her son, chef Thomas McCurdy made it to the finals of the competition show. They are one of four teams left. Each round has contestants scouring a kitchen for clues to uncover and recreate a dessert….

Unique CrossFit competition: Fargo ABLE Games to celebrate inclusivity

THE FARGO ABLE GAMES IS THE REGION’S FIRST ALL-INCLUSIVE TEST OF FUNCTIONAL FITNESS

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — This summer, Fargo will host a fitness competition our region has never seen before. The Fargo ABLE Games is the Midwest’s first inclusive fitness contest where people of all abilities can show off their talents and strength. To celebrate inclusivity, highly skilled athletes and those with special needs will compete on the floor at the same…

Local Businesses compete in team building exercises during Frostival

"What's really great about it is that they kind of see their coworkers in a new light and they see a different strength they might bring to the table."

FARGO, N.D. — A team building event is getting co-workers out of the office and straight to the outdoors for winter activities. The Frozen Business Showdown brought local business employees from all over the metro together to compete in a series of events to promote physical fitness and a friendly competition. The Frostival event had teams battle for points in…

Ninja warriors compete in Four Star Ninja Academy obstacle competition

"It's really a way to get people in the door to experience what a ninja competition would feel like."

FARGO, N.D. — A warrior-style training facility is giving athletes of all ages the chance to compete in a one-of-a-kind obstacle course. The Four Star Ninja Academy gives young athletes the chance to showcase their skills on balance, agility and endurance all while promoting a healthier lifestyle. “We really wanted to inspire kids’ fitness because the one thing we didn’t…

Detroit Lakes High Schools Resumes Practices As They Move To Distance Learning

A staff member of the high school tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Practice and competition resumes at Detroit Lakes High School as the school go into distance learning mode. A staff member of the high school tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend and classes were called off on Monday. No students were in contact with this person but several teachers were in close contact and have been…

People Ride In For Final Day Of North Dakota Winter Show

This Is The 83rd Time The Winter Show Has Happened.

VALLEY CITY, N.D. — The last day of the year began with a bang of the Battle of the Border High School Rodeo, as the top horse riders from Minnesota and North Dakota faced off to see who’s the best in a friendly competition. “I was first interested when I was really little and my parents started me with horses…

BNG Team Hosts A Chili Cook-Off To Celebrate National Chili Day

They called on KVRR Anchor Alison to help judge.

FARGO, N.D.- The company had eight employees participating in the contest. They invited three local celebrity judges to rate each chili and of those judges was our very own Alison Voorhees. She says judges were looking for the chili with the best texture, aroma, taste and presentation. Company leaders say it’s important to create events that are fun for employees where…

Frostival Hosts Beard Invasion Competition

The Association Will Host It's Next Competition At The West Fargo VFW In April.

FARG O, N.D. — A group of facial hair enthusiast are competing in the hairiest of competitions in the Fargo Civic Center. These self declared Beardo (Beard-O’s) are seeing who has the best styles and trims at the Frostival Beard Invasion. The competition, which is also for people of all ages and gender competed in divisions such as the Mustache,…

Hotdish cook-off benefits Veterans Honor Flights of North Dakota/Minnesota

It's the first-ever hotdish competition the organization has hosted

MOORHEAD, Minn. — They say a little friendly competition never hurt anyone. But this cook-off isn’t just about placing first. “For our veterans, a lot of them would not be able to see our memorials unless we brought them there.” Organizers of the Veterans Honor Flights of North Dakota/Minnesota are hosting their first-ever hotdish competition at the Moorhead American Legion….