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Weather Concerns This Weekend Push St. Patrick’s Day Parade To Next Weekend

March 12, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Bad news if you were getting ready for this weekend’s St. Patrick’s Day parade in Fargo-Moorhead. It is being delayed until next weekend due to the potential for dangerous weather. The parade will now take place on Saturday, March 22 at 11 a.m. And an update to the route. The parade will now end on 5th…

Tariffs Spark Worries About Decrease in Canadian Tourism

Experts say it's too soon to calculate the monetary value of lost revenue, but there has been anecdotal evidence that Canadians will choose not to spend money in America.

March 5, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – Local leaders are raising concerns that the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration may put a damper on Canadian tourism in North Dakota. Experts believe that tourism generates over $300 million a year in tax revenue for the Fargo-Moorhead area. However, the U.S. Travel Association estimates a 10% reduction in Canadian tourist visits in the wake of…

YMCA of the Northern Sky Has A Goal of Raising $650,000

October 8, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — YMCA of the Northern Sky is kicking off its 2024 fundraising campaign. The combination of YMCA Cass Clay and YMCA Fergus Falls has a goal of $650,000. The F-M metro would get $500,000 with $150,000 going to Fergus Falls. The two Ys combined forces officially in July. Gifts from the campaign directly benefit local families. It…

After Days of Rain, Red River in Fargo-Moorhead Begins to Recede

May 28, 2024

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Red River is starting to recede in Fargo-Moorhead. The area’s been under a flood warning for some time, but it looks like relief is on the way. The Red River in Fargo has been at minor flood stage since last Thursday. On Monday, the river crested at 22.2 feet, three feet short of reaching moderate…

From food to new competitions, the Food Truck Festival has it all

August 11, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The 10th annual Fargo Food Truck Festival returns with new competitions, trucks and fun. “We do the deep-fried cookie dough factory. We do chocolate chip, snickerdoodle, and Oreos and put some soft serve ice cream on top.” For the second year in a row the festival is being held at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds, which gives…

Moorhead Teen Drowns on Lake Julia near Bemidji

July 31, 2023

TJ Nelson,

BELTRAMI CO., Minn. (KVRR) — The body of a 13-year-old girl from Moorhead is recovered from Lake Julia, north of Bemidji. Law enforcement learned the girl had just removed her lifejacket while on the ladder of a pontoon when she went under the water and did not resurface. Emergency crews were called in around 5 Sunday afternoon to search for…

Taking care of mental health for law enforcement after Friday’s tragedy

July 17, 2023

Aaron Walling,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Friday is still fresh in the minds of everyone in the Fargo-Moorhead area, where one officer was shot and killed off of 25th St. S. in Fargo, ND. This incident also left two officers in critical condition and bystander with serious injuries. This situation will stick with local law enforcement and the community for years to…

Hundreds across Red River Valley honor Mark Knutson’s legacy

July 15, 2023

Site Staff,

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-Moorhead celebrates 4th of July in the Metro

July 4, 2023

Aaron Walling,

FARGO-MOORHEAD (KVRR) — The Fargo-Moorhead area is celebrated the 4th of July through different events throughout the day. Over in West Fargo, Bonanzaville held their annual celebrations by welcoming guests to their historical site and had numerous visitors travelling through their grounds, checking out the old buildings, and catching some rides around the area. “We spend our entire year working…

Minnesota Lottery kicking off summer by giving away lottery tickets

May 18, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Minnesota Lottery is kicking off the summer travel season this week to celebrate the new $5 scratch game Road Trip. They are giving away tickets in 35 cities throughout Minnesota, including Moorhead. The Road Trip scratch ticket art features popular roadside attractions throughout the state of Minnesota. Including Big Ole in Alexandria and the largest…