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UPDATE: Leak stopped late Monday afternoon at Cargill plant near Wahpeton

(UPDATE 6:30 PM) — Sheriff Gary Ruhl said a hazardous materials team from the Fargo Fire Department was able to stop the leak late Monday afternoon. RICHLAND CO., N.D.  (KVRR) –Police and fire for both Fargo and Wahpeton are working to clear out a spill of hydrochloric acid. The leak was reported at around 5:45 a.m. Firefighters from several area…

Somali Heritage Celebration Brings African Culture to Downtown Fargo

Somalians make up a significant portion of the immigrant population in Fargo-Moorhead.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – People of all nationalities gathered in Broadway Square this Saturday to celebrate Somalian culture. Folkways partnered with the Immigrant Development Center, amongst other organizations, to host the Somali Heritage Celebration, which took place on July 5 from 5 to 8 P.M. According to the organizers, Somalians first started arriving in the Fargo-Moorhead area in the 90s…

Intersection in Downtown Fargo Shut Down for Art Installation

The street mural should be finished by Friday, July 11.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – An intersection in downtown Fargo is now shut down in anticipation of a mural being installed on the street itself. The closure began at 6 A.M. today at the intersection of 2nd Avenue and 5th Street North. The nonprofit group Folkways received an AARP grant to install the mural – a colorful, large-scale pattern that reflects…

Benefit for Meredith Olafson Shows Support

The registered nurse says the hardest adjustment has been staying sedentary after living such an active lifestyle.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Meredith Olafson was convinced she just had the flu. At first, she tried to work through it, but her supervisor sent her home. The next time she showed up, those superiors at Sanford Medical Center, where she’s a registered nurse, overrode her objections and forced her to get herself checked out. The test results were devastating:…

Ukrainians in Fargo Face Uncertain Future

Many are in the U.S. under private sponsorship via humanitarian parole, but their program is set to expire with no replacement in sight.

Vlad discusses his love for his adopted home.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – 23-year-old Vlad is from Kyiv, so he experienced firsthand the terror of the Russian invasion. Two weeks ago, he looked at the news – and learned that his old dwelling had been hit with a missile attack. Luckily for him, he had been able to get to America and…

Art Fair at Parachigo Celebrates Queer Creators for Pride Month

The fair was followed by a concert.

FARGO, N.D. – We’re nearing the end of Pride Month, and a local art space decided to host a fair celebrating queer creators in the area. Parachigo held the “Big Gay Art Fair” on Saturday the 21st. The event got underway at 3 P.M. and featured 18 different vendors showcasing their original creations. Event staff said the event had a…

Fargo Hosts 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration

Organizers say the event gets bigger and better every year.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Juneteenth was officially celebrated on Thursday, but the city of Fargo kept the party going on Saturday afternoon. That’s when they held their 6th annual Juneteenth celebration in Broadway Square. It was similar to the earlier festivities in Moorhead, with vendors, inflatables, and food trucks. This was bigger in scope, though, as staff estimate a thousand…

Annual Fargo Police Department Community Picnic Fills Downtown

The event is touted as a chance for community members to meet officers in person and form a deeper connection with the department.

FARGO, N.D. – Folks filled Broadway Square this evening for the Fargo Police Department’s annual community picnic. The festivities stretched into surrounding streets, which contained inflatables and interactive exhibits for the kids. There was live music, many local vendors, and an atmosphere of fun in the air. Captain Matthew Christensen said he looks forward to this event every year. “The…

Community Juneteenth Celebration To Be Held Saturday in downtown Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Juneteenth is tomorrow but Fargo is planning its community celebration for Saturday, June 21. Human Rights Commission and City Administration Office are helping to sponsor the annual celebration curated by the community group Fred’s Dissonance. An educational series will be held from noon to 3 at Black Coffee and Waffle Bar followed by a community block…