— Blind Joe (@theblindjoe) October 24, 2021 FARGO (KVRR) – A country music artist who grew up in Fargo is getting international attention for a new song that takes direct aim at COVID-19 mask and vaccine mandates. “Blind Joe” Bommersbach says the song, “I Will Not Comply” is generating support from fans around the world, including France, Greece, Germany and…
FARGO (KVRR) – The Salvation Army is distributing coats and winter apparel through October at the Salvation Army in Fargo. “The winter months will be upon us sooner than we are ready for and we want to make sure that all individuals and families are outfitted for the weather we experience” Salvation Army Major Abe Tamayo said. “The community has…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The new basketball training and development center Shoot 360 Fargo is drawing attention from the community. “I don’t know what this is, but I’ve got to bring it here to Fargo. So, two years later here we are,” Shoot 360 Fargo Manager Blaine Cook said. Shoot 360 Fargo is providing and opportunity for hoopers all around…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A two-time cancer survivor is sharing her story this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Marti Simmons was first diagnosed with breast cancer in September of 2000. Nearly exactly 20 years later, she received her second diagnosis last November. The cancer returned in the same breast and this time, resulted in a mastectomy. “In the exact same breast. Who…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Wimmers Diamonds is a family run business, and has been in Fargo for 102 years. The business has continued to evolve and now shifts to a new central location under new ownership. Aaron Wimmer has watched his cather and uncle run the show for decades and now he is excited to step up and lead the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The White House has unveiled its plan to vaccinate millions of kids ages 5 to 11 against the coronavirus. It’ll be put in motion as soon as the FDA approves Pfizer’s vaccine for that age group, which may happen as soon as the first week of November. Advisers to the FDA are scheduled to meet next…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo’s Liquor Control Board unanimously approves the transfer of Africa International Restaurant & Nightclub’s liquor license to the commercial realtor who owns the building. Fargo City Commission will make the final decision on the transfer at its next meeting scheduled for November 1st. If approved, the new license owner would be owner of 518 Properties, Tyler…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Although a majority of businesses passed the most recent alcohol compliance checks, Fargo’s Police Chief says some have a “culture” of serving alcohol to minors. “Most of these people are trained, some of them are even looking at ID’s, and they’re serving anyway,” Chief David Zibolski said during Wednesday’s Liquor Control Board meeting. Nine out of…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A local woman and non-profit co-founder who KVRR featured in a fundraising story back in July has died from stage four cancer. A visitation and memorial service for 38-year-old Sara Dcamp of West Fargo are planned for Thursday morning at First Lutheran Church in Fargo. Dcamp had early onset colon cancer. It led her and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo firefighters respond to a fire that started in the basement of an apartment building. They say one teen had to climb out of a window to escape the building. It happened in the 2800 block of 8th Street North. Crews were met with heavy smoke and fire coming out of one of the basement units….
