DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — The Red River Valley celebrates Mark Knutson’s legacy this weekend. “I’ve lived here for ten years. He just moved here. But, seeing him on the lake, on his boat, in his element, just happy up at Detroit Mountain. He was doing so many good things for this community. He did a wonderful job with Fargo,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Private and public services are planned for Mark Knutson. The executive director of the Fargo Marathon died Sunday in Detroit Lakes after he lost control of his bicycle and fell into the path of an oncoming pickup pulling a boat. He was just 53. A private family service will be held on Friday. A public Memorial…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — We are learning new details in the deadly crash that claimed the life of Fargo Marathon Executive Director Mark Knutson. Detroit Lakes Police Chief Steve Todd says home security surveillance video captured the accident on South Shore Drive Sunday around 7 a.m. It showed Knutson lose control of his bicycle and fall into the path…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Marathon has become a staple, a marquee event in the region. The man who brought it to life, Mark Knutson, became an icon in the running community. Unfortunately, the 53-year-old died on Sunday after he was hit by vehicle while riding his bike in Detroit Lakes, Minn. “We’re just heart broken. He was a…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — A crash on South Shore Drive in Detroit Lakes has killed 53-year-old Mark Knutson. Knutson was riding his bike just after 7 a.m. when he was hit by a pickup towing a boat. Life saving measures were performed on Knutson at the scene. He was flown by helicopter to Sanford Medical Center in Fargo where…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — America’s Best Small-Town race is back and it brought that sweet midwestern charm for a week-long celebration. Running the week of May 15th through the 20th the Fargo Marathon is always something our community looks forward too. The Fargo Marathon brought the party to Fargo. With over 50 live bands they’re sure to get your blood…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Abraham Talam Kipkemei wins the 19th annual Fargo Marathon. He finished at just over 2 hours and 19 minutes. Kipkemei, from Kenya, broke a 37-year-old record 2 weeks ago at the Lincoln Marathon in Nebraska by fifteen seconds. Rumors swirl around the 45-year-old’s retirement from marathons. St. Louis native Sadie Smith won the women’s division at…
FARGO, ND (KVRR) – Tomorrow morning, the FARGODOME will be filled with thousands and thousands of people running in the 19th annual Fargo Marathon. Recently the F-M area was dealing with smoke conditions, but recent rainfall and a cold front has helped clear the skies. “So hopefully tonight, 65 and sunny and hopefully tomorrow morning 45 and sunny,” said Mark…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As wildfires in northwestern Canada send smoke across our region, the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality is advising those, especially with respiratory conditions, to limit prolonged outdoor activities. The National Weather Service in Grand Forks says a cold front will drive wildfire smoke to the ground by Thursday as winds shift to the north and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Marathon week was another huge hit in the community. The Fargo Marathon brings in thousands of runners and supporters and the economic impact is substantial annually. “We’re going to be about 8,300, 8,400, people, just talking to the Convention Visitors Bureau people. Based on the kinda of average spend of people coming in, it’s going…
