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Video games provide safe space for kids with Autism at Replay Games

Every first and third Monday of each month, the group gathers for their Game On event at Replay Games where those on the spectrum can play for free.

January 3, 2022

Site Staff,

‘FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A local business is using the power of video games to unite special kids who see the world different. Red River Valley Asperger’s Autism Network is a local nonprofit that helps with kids on the Autism spectrum and we wanted to be able to provide that to be able to play video games especially because the…

A look back at issues Fargo faced in 2021 with Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney

December 31, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The pandemic, permanent flood protection and filling hundreds of open jobs. There have been a lot of difficult issues Fargo has faced this year. Austin Erickson spoke with Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney to see how the city fared amidst the obstacles. “The biggest thing that’s really happened for Fargo is F-M Diversion is now going through. So,…

New Year’s Eve on Broadway Square in Fargo has been cancelled

The New Year's Eve event was scheduled for 8:00 p.m. tomorrow night.

December 30, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND (KVRR) – Due to weather and cold temperatures, Broadway Square is cancelling its New Year’s Eve Extravaganza event planned for Friday, December 31. This free Fargo Park District event was scheduled for December 31 from 8:00-10:30 pm. SCHEELS Skating Rink and Skate Shack hours are also impacted due to weather, as the rink and Skate Shack will be…

Fargo Public Works plan is to have all residential streets cleared by 9:00 p.m. Monday

Garbage and recycling collection will take place on Monday and will not be delayed.

December 27, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND (KVRR) – Due to snow coverage of up to nine inches on residential streets, all City of Fargo facilities (including COVID-19 testing sites) will open two hours late, at 9:45 a.m. The Fargo City Commission meeting (scheduled for Monday at 5 p.m.) will be held as scheduled. Garbage and recycling collection will take place on Monday and will…

Sections of I-94 and I-29 Closed In North Dakota

December 26, 2021

TJ Nelson,

UPDATE: 8 a.m. The North Dakota Department of Transportation and State Patrol reopened I-29 from Grand Forks to the Canadian border as well as U.S. Highway 2. I-29 remains closed from Grand Forks to the South Dakota border, as well as Highway 13 between I-29 and Wahpeton and I-94 from Fargo to Bismarck. FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/NDDOT) — The NDDOT and…

6 People Displaced During Christmas Day Fire in Fargo

December 26, 2021

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Six people are forced out of their homes after a Christmas Day apartment fire. It was reported last night around 8 on Fiechtner Drive South. Fire crews arrived to find smoke and fire coming from the door of the first floor apartment. The building was searched and everyone was able to get out safely. Fire officials…

Vitalant looking for workers to help the nonprofit save lives

December 23, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Vitalant has such a big staff shortage, the nonprofit isn’t able to get 600 to 800 donations per month. Vitalant isn’t able to hold mobile blood drives because of a lack of employees. The nonprofit is looking to hire 14 full and part-time donor care positions. Officials want anyone looking for a career change or looking…

Update: More than 30 Fargo-Moorhead area businesses targeted by burglars

Business owners are encouraged to regularly set alarms, maintain surveillance equipment and keep buildings secure

December 23, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – Police in Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead and the Cass County Sheriff’s Office are asking business owners to take precautions following a string of dozens of commercial burglaries in the area since September. Owners and managers are encouraged to regularly set alarms, maintain surveillance equipment and to keep buildings secure when businesses are closed. Cass County Sheriff ‘s…

Lend A Hand Up makes 17 families’ spirits bright with $2,500 each in donations

December 22, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s a wonderful feeling when you’re going through hard times to know someone is there that cares. “It’s so overwhelming, the community support we received. It’s been very overwhelming” Stacie Rinde who’s battling breast cancer said. Seventeen families going through health issues receive $2,500 from Lend A Hand Up through Holiday Hand Up. Fifty thousand dollars…

Newborns at Sanford Health put in stockings with care

December 22, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s a cute tradition for the holiday season: babies in stockings at Sanford Health’s Family Birthing Center. They weren’t hung above the chimney, but they were put in there with care. Natalie, Ziona and Rivyn were put in the stockings. They were born between Sunday and Wednesday morning. Sanford staff say they have fun being creative…