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Great Plains Food Bank begins a new chapter with a new distribution center

May 12, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — After serving the region for 43 years, Great Plains Food Bank is expanding its operations with a new distribution center. The center has been a few years in the making, as the needs of the community have continued to grow. In 2025, the food bank served more than 167,000 individuals across 54 counties. The current facility…

Free Comic Books And Mick Foley: The Biggest Weekend For Paradox Comics N Cards Yet

Free Comic Books, Mick Foley Mark Monumental Weekend for Paradox

The shop's owner says the last two weeks have been the most impactful in the shop's entire history.

May 3, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “We had a thousand people for Free Comic Book Day yesterday, and now we’ve got the legend himself, Mick Foley, right here,” beamed Richard Early, owner of Paradox Comics-N-Cards. That’s right. It wasn’t enough for Paradox to get items out the door like gangbusters for National Free Comic Book Day, where the store remained packed for…

Moorhead American Legion Pancake Breakfast

Moorhead American Legion Plans Expansion, Begins Fundraising

The Legion recently acquired land to the west of their current location and are excited about the possibilities provided by so much more space.

January 11, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – The American Legion in Moorhead has big plans for expansion – and they kicked off those efforts this weekend with a special breakfast fundraiser. The Legion has acquired the parcel of land to the west of the current building, which used to house a nursing home. They say they now have room to double their current…

State of North Dakota Issues Loans for Local Drinking Water Projects

The largest of the recent loans went to Hillsboro, which is getting $8.6 million to revamp their infrastructure.

May 31, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – Six drinking water projects around North Dakota have received loans from the state for various repairs and improvements. The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) program, jointly administered by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality and the North Dakota Public Finance Authority, has awarded six loans since March. The biggest went to the city of Hillsboro….

Project Leaders Discuss Future of West 94 Area with West Fargo Residents

The previously uninhabitable area could see major changes after the completion of the diversion project.

February 27, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo is one of the fastest-growing cities in North Dakota, having added an estimated 15,000 people since 20-10. But while its expansion may seem boundless . . . experts say it’s been running out of space as of late. “There’s only so much land, actually, to grow in West Fargo,” explained Dan Farnsworth, a…

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held For Hector International Airport Expansion Project

July 1, 2024

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A groundbreaking ceremony is held at Hector International Airport for the terminal expansion and new parking garage. Gov. Doug Burgum along with Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer and local leaders were on hand for the event. The $195 million project will renovate the current 5 gates, and will add 4 new gates to the airport….

Groundbreaking Ceremony Monday for Hector International Expansion Project

June 30, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Local and state leaders will be at Hector International Airport on Monday morning at 10 for a groundbreaking ceremony. Gov. Doug Burgum and Sen. John Hoeven will be on hand as the terminal expansion and parking garage project begins. The nearly $200 million project includes expanding the current terminal to nine gates, an apron expansion and…

FAA Awards $10 Million to Hector International Airport Expansion Project

February 12, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The FAA is chipping in $10 million for the Hector International Airport terminal expansion project. It is just a fraction of the expected $80 million federal cost share for the project. The entire remodel and expansion is expected to cost $155 million. Work is set to begin in the spring to expand the current terminal to…

The Chamber Hosts The Annual “State of the Cities”

January 11, 2024

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D., (KVRR)- Mayors from across the metro got together for the Chamber’s annual State of the Cities presentation at Delta by Marriott in Fargo. The event included mayors from Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead, Dilworth, and Horace. The event spotlighted several new projects like the Fargo Sports Complex, Moorhead Community Center and Library, Dilworth Fire Station, and an expansion at…

Fargo National Cemetery set to expand from 5 acres to 35 acres

January 4, 2024

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With the sale of land finalized between the Department of Veterans Affairs and local landowners, the 5-acre Fargo National Cemetery will grow to 35 acres. U.S. Senator John Hoeven said, “And I also want to express my intent to continue to work to enhance this cemetery as much as we’ve done over the past 20 years…