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Veterans Ruck For Mental Health Awareness

Veterans Haul Rucksacks to Raise Awareness of Mental Health Issues with Military Members

This is the 9th annual ruck in honor of the late Brady Oberg.

May 24, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In 2015, combat veteran Brady Oberg died by suicide after struggling for years with post-traumatic stress disorder. Ever since, fellow veterans have organized rucks across North Dakota and Minnesota to highlight the importance of mental health for members of the military. John Dalziel has been spearheading these rucks for almost a decade now, after serendipitously getting…

United Way Mobilizes Community On Day Of Action

United Way of Cass-Clay Mobilizes Community for Day of Action

The focus of the entire day is getting as many volunteers working on beneficial, hands-on projects as possible.

May 20, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The “action” in the United Way Day of Action is pretty self-explanatory. “It’s about connecting nonprofits, our neighbors, businesses, and volunteers,” said Eric Piela, Senior Director of Marketing for United Way of Cass-Clay. ” to take all the compassion that’s in this community and transform it into meaningful action through hands-on projects.” The United Way of…

Rising Gas Prices Unlikely to Impact Short-Term Memorial Day Plans

Industry experts say if gas remains over $4.00 a gallon for an extended period of time, people may forego traveling for later summer events like the Fourth of July.

May 20, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Gas prices continue to rise nationwide, and many are wondering how that pinch at the pump may affect travel over the busy Memorial Day weekend. According to AAA, the average price of gas in Cass County, North Dakota is 4 dollars and 23 cents per gallon. There will be an estimated 49 million people travelling over…

29th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Brings Runners, Floats, and Fun to City Streets

Organizers had been coordinating with the National Weather Service to make sure the parade dodged any precipitation.

March 14, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Amidst threatening storms and slightly cloudy skies, the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Fargo-Moorhead seemed to find the perfect pocket of weather to entertain the community. The festivities technically started at 10:30 A.M., when over 300 runners set out for 5k and 10k races that started on the parade route. Then the parade itself began…

Members of Iranian Community in Fargo-Moorhead Protest for Regime Change

Iran's exiled Crown Prince called for a global day of action, which led to demonstrations in several major world cities.

February 14, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Members of the Iranian community in Fargo-Moorhead as well as their supporters held a demonstration on Saturday as part of an international call to action. Protests took place in Munich, Los Angeles, Toronto – and Fargo, as a crowd gathered down by Broadway Square. Those in attendance called for a regime change, saying that the current…

Cold Conditions Continue to Threaten Drivers

As temperatures plummet, focus for motorists shifts from avoiding crashes due to icy roads to staying alive if catastrophe were to strike.

January 22, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – At the start of the cold snap, the concern with driving was largely centered around crashes and spinouts. With temperatures falling fast, though, the focus of law enforcement has shifted from accident prevention to traveler survival. “With temps dropping quickly, it doesn’t take long for people to freeze,” said Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State…

15th Annual Davies Swim A Thon Raises Money For Matthew's Voice

Fargo Davies Holds 15th Annual Swim-a-Thon

The program has held the event every year since its inception, inspired by coach Jen Johnson's dedication to community service.

January 18, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Any swimmer will tell you how reluctant they are to first jump in the water – especially on a Saturday, when they’d rather be home on the couch than swimming eleven thousand yards. The Saturday of January 18, though, isn’t any ordinary practice. It’s the Eagles’ annual Swim-a-Thon – a fundraiser that benefits a different local…

Winter Classic Brings Soccer Action to Fargo-Moorhead

The tournament has been hosted by Tri-City United for many years, but they say adding the Fargo Parks Sports Center as one of the venues has really improved the experience.

January 18, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Yet another athletic spectacle took over three venues in the Fargo-Moorhead area this weekend. The Winter Classic soccer tournament, hosted by Tri-City united, brought in 197 teams with 2500 players from the Dakotas and Minnesota. They played fast-paced 5-on-5 games from Friday to Sunday on TCU’s home turf, the Rustad Recreation Center, and the Fargo Parks…

Best of the Midwest Brings Cheerleading Excellence to Fargo-Moorhead

The event began at Scheels Arena in 2022, but has since had to move to the Fargodome due to the increase in its popularity.

January 18, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The area’s biggest cheerleading competition brought teams from all over to the area’s biggest arena. Best of the Midwest took place in the Fargodome on January 17. The competition began at 8 A.M. and continued non-stop until 7 P.M., with a total of 237 separate performances. That included cheerleading teams from various high schools all the…

New Year's Resolutions In The Fargo Moorhead Area

New Year’s Resolutions in Fargo-Moorhead: How to Stay Realistic and Committed

Anecdotal evidence says we up North are a results-driven people who can be hard on ourselves. Experts say to stay patient and forgiving when pursuing one's goals.

January 4, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With the New Year comes new resolve to formulate goals and put increased effort into self-improvement. In Fargo-Moorhead, though, the weather may make those good intentions easier envisioned than executed. David Ernst of Anytime Fitness says that Northern cold does sometimes delay gym resolutions. “When it’s 20 below zero, you’re not too motivated to leave the…