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State Officials Push Back on A.I. Data Center ‘Misinformation’

Members of state departments, like the Department of Water Resources, say concerns about the environmental impacts of data centers are overblown.

June 3, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – AI data centers have become a hot-button issue in North Dakota over the past few years, with citizens in many of the cities in which they’ve been placed – like Harwood – expressing their extreme displeasure with the construction. Sometimes they’re upset they feel they haven’t been considered in the matter, and still others believe the…

Concrete Roads Buckling in Extreme Heat

Fargo Public Works says this is a common issue when temperatures reach past the 90-degree mark.

May 28, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – While it might not be technically hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk, right now it is warm to the point of causing legitimate damage to local roads. “That concrete roadway absorbs all of that heat, and we start seeing the surface temps run at 116 degrees and warmer,” explained Corey Houim, services manager…

Horace Mann Elementary School Ground Breaking

Horace Mann Elementary School breaks ground for the start of the next chapter

May 22, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It was a groundbreaking moment from students and staff at Horace Mann, Roosevelt, and Madison elementary schools, as shovels began breaking ground. Horace Mann Elementary School has served the Fargo community for over 100 years. Since 2008, Horace Mann has served students from kindergarten to the second grade. With the soon-to-be-revamped school, Horace Mann, Roosevelt, and…

Demo Day Introduces High Schoolers to Heavy Machinery

Organizers hoped that getting the students some hands-on experience with equipment like skid steers would inspire them to maybe pursue careers in construction.

May 14, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – High school students received the chance today to see if the construction industry might be the right fit for them – or, at least, they got to play around with some real heavy-duty equipment. May 14 was the annual Demo Day at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. The event is organized by the North Dakota…

Parade of Homes Showcases New Builds Throughout Red River Valley

The parade has one final day of open houses - Monday, May 11 from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M.

May 10, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) – Ahead of what are traditionally the hottest months for the housing market, realtors and homebuilders have teamed up to showcase their newly built properties and flourishing communities. The 2026 Parade of Homes – the ‘Spring Edition’ – showcased 61 homes, spread across 28 participants. It began the weekend of May 2 and picked back up this…

City of Moorhead asks residents for feedback on upcoming 1st Avenue project

March 25, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The project is part of an ongoing major renovation planned in downtown Moorhead. “Looking at 1st Avenue is really kind of a mobility corridor for both automobiles, but also for bikes and pedestrians. We really want to make sure the corridor is safe and is connected,” said Wade Kline, KLJ Engineering. The project continues further down…

Moorhead Library Staff Begin Moving Materials Into New Library

Moorhead Public Library staff begin moving materials to new building

March 9, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — It’s the start of a new chapter, as the Moorhead Public Library staff have begun to move approximately 50,000 books, magazines, and movies. As they will soon open the doors to a brand new library. “We’ve known for a long time that we needed a new building. Both because this building is in disrepair, but also…

Pop’s Soda Shack Officially Opens for Business in Fargo

The business got its start in April of 2024 and has already added a second location.

November 22, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – There’s a new business officially open in Fargo – in one of the newest buildings in town. Pop’s Soda Shack on University Drive opened its doors for the first time at 10 A.M. on Saturday, November 22. The business started in Dickinson before expanding to this second location in Fargo. The owners of Pop’s say that…

Business Owners On Center Ave. In Moorhead React To Closure

Business Owners on Center Avenue React to Closure

The road is currently closed between 10th Street and 14th Street, and is expected to fully reopen in November of next year.

November 5, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Adam Wiedman owns the Starbird Lounge on Center Avenue in Moorhead. He says, even though he’s been well aware of the impending shutdown of Center for underpass construction, it’s still been difficult to hammer out logistics, such as how delivery trucks will access the building. His neighbor, Jill Johnson of the Words to Live By bookstore,…

City of Fargo Plans Reconstruction of 1st Avenue North

The engineering department has already begun soliciting feedback with an online survey, and will speak to community members at an open house on October 28.

October 23, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The rationale regarding the reimagining of 1st Avenue North in Fargo is simple. “It’s made its jump to the top because it’s really in pretty poor shape,” said Jeremy Gorden, engineer for the transportation department. “It’s pushing 100 years old.” The city will attack the project in two stages. First, they’ll work on a shorter stretch,…