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International Women’s Day Celebration

This is the fifth year Kondial Kel International has hosted an event commemorating the day.

March 9, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Saturday was International Women’s Day, and the strong ladies of the area hosted an event that’s been growing in popularity every year. Kondial Kel International put on their annual celebration for the day, this year at Armory Events Center in Moorhead. There wre booths helmed by organizations like League of Women Voters and Planned Parenthood. There…

Mexican National Sentenced in Fargo After Entering U.S. Illegally Again

March 9, 2025

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Mexican national with multiple convictions for entering the U.S. illegally has been sentenced in Fargo for reentering the country illegally again. 35-year-old Nicolas Fierro-Borunda was stopped by a North Dakota trooper in rural McKenzie County in December. The trooper contacted Border Patrol after Borunda admitted he was in the U.S. illegally. He was sentenced to…

11th Annual High School Welding Contest

Over 20 high school welders turned out to compare their skills against one another and bring home prizes for their respective programs.

March 3, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – Sparks flew, and iron melded with iron. But the ones operating the welding torches might not be those you expect. Twenty-seven teenagers converged on the Lynnes Welding Training facility on 3rd Avenue North. Instructors say they’re always passionate about their craft, but putting it in competition form just gives it a little extra oomph. “When kids know…

Another $2 Million Offered Through Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative in Fargo

March 3, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A program started over two decades ago is providing financial help to homeowners in renovating and repairing their properties. Gate City Bank and Fargo are offering another $2 million investment in the Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative. People with homes that are 40 years old or older are eligible for the loans. The assessed value of the home…

Fargodome Hosts 63rd Annual Red River Valley Home & Garden Show

Attendees were there to either look for assistance on specific home improvement projects or just to peruse the offerings of hundreds of vendors.

March 2, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Thousands of people headed to the Fargodome this weekend for the annual Red River Valley Home and Garden Show. More than 230 vendors packed the concourses and the field, and officials estimated over 7 thousand people attended during the 3-day expo. People looking for resources for their next home improvement project found hot tubs, window treatments,…

Protest Held in Broadway Square; Targeted at Sen. Cramer

Based off their interpretation of comments the Senator made during an interview, the protesters feel their voices are not being heard.

March 2, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Some of the protesters that gathered in the wake of Sen. Kevin Cramer’s comments.FARGO, N.D. – Protesters filled Broadway Square in Fargo on Saturday to protest many actions of the Trump administration but primarily to send a message to one North Dakota congressman. Sen. Kevin Cramer gave an interview on February 20 and many people interpreted some of his comments…

Project Leaders Discuss Future of West 94 Area with West Fargo Residents

The previously uninhabitable area could see major changes after the completion of the diversion project.

February 27, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo is one of the fastest-growing cities in North Dakota, having added an estimated 15,000 people since 20-10. But while its expansion may seem boundless . . . experts say it’s been running out of space as of late. “There’s only so much land, actually, to grow in West Fargo,” explained Dan Farnsworth, a…

Fargo Youth Hockey Addresses Parent Fight

The altercation took place after the conclusion of a game at the Coliseum.

February 26, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – The youth hockey community in the metro is still recovering after a fight broke out between parents following a game on Saturday. The peewee game between 11 and 12 year olds took place at the Coliseum in the late afternoon on February 22. After the game concluded, a fight broke out between parents in the stands. Fargo…

‘Knock ’em Down for Jeromy Brown’ Reaches 6th Anniversary

The bowling tournament is held sometime in February every year because that's the month of Jeromy's birthday.

February 23, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Sunset Lanes in Moorhead continues to be a hotbed for people who want to roll some strikes and raise money for good causes. The sixth annual Knock ’em Down with Jeromy Brown Charity Bowl took place this weekend. The entire alley was blocked off starting at 4 o clock Saturday and the lanes were filled with…

Dozens Show Up Downtown Fargo to Support Federal Workers

February 23, 2025

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Around 70 people standing together outside the downtown Fargo Federal Courthouse for about two hours. The group gathering in support of federal workers and against what the Trump administration has been doing since taking office, especially creating DOGE. Many of the signs held by the people downtown, showed their distrust of Elon Musk who is in…