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Sweeto Burrito Not Closing Down According to Management

We sent a Facebook message to the business after they temporarily closed more than a week ago

August 6, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Management with a restaurant in downtown Fargo said they’re not closing down despite reports from other local news sources. A sign dated July 23rd was put on the front door of Sweeto Burrito on Broadway which says they’re closing for renovations. Brown paper covers its windows and the lights are off. Recent news reports said the business…

Pyrotechnics Companies from Around the World Arrive in West Fargo

The Pyrotechnics Guild International's "Kaleidoscope of Fire" will have four nights of fireworks displays at the Red River Fairgrounds

August 5, 2017

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — It’s bringing people together from all over the Metro and the world. “We have people who are ditch diggers, we have people who are medical doctors, the whole gamut of professions represented here,” said Pyrotechnics Guild International media representative Dan Creagan. Their common thread? “Love of fireworks. Painting something in the sky is just fun,” Creagan…

Fargo Brewing Company Celebrates Anniversary with Dog Expo

Shelters and dog-related businesses were all in attendance

August 5, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Craft beer connoisseurs brought their fluffy four–legged friends to the brewery. The Fargo Brewing Company hosted their second “Hair of the Dog” expo. Twelve shelters and local businesses came out to mingle with the pups and enjoy a locally produced pint. They set up a tent for a Shakey Graves concert on Tuesday to celebrate the brewery’s…

Yazidi-Americans Honor the Lives Lost in an ISIS Genocide

People in the metro got together for the three year anniversary of a deadly attack in Iraq

August 4, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Fargo-Moorhead’s Yazidi-American community is remembering the genocide committed against their people at the hand of ISIS three years ago. On August 3rd, 2014, a group of ISIS militants attacked the Yazidi community in Iraq, killing thousands according to Haroon Al Haider. He and many other Yazidi-Americans living in the Fargo-Moorhead area are holding an event to honor…

Mobile Concert Hall Pops Up in Downtown Fargo

The Concert Truck tries to make classical music more accessible

August 4, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — It’s a concert hall on wheels. And many passersby were not disappointed. “It’s very good,” said 11-year-old Dimarlo Aroni. Pianists Susan Zhang and Nick Luby are bringing classical music across the country with their pop-up venue, the Concert Truck. The first performance was in Columbia, South Carolina about two weeks ago. Since then, Zhang and Luby have…

Longest Serving Fargo Firefighter Returns to Firehouse

LeDoux served as chief at the department for six of his 47 years

August 3, 2017

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FARGO, ND — A long time Fargo firefighter steps back onto the job to see what’s changed since he’s been gone. Eighteen years after retiring from the Fargo Fire Department, Duke LeDoux is finally making his return. LeDoux worked at the department for 47 years, making him the longest serving fireman in Fargo’s fire house history. He had read about…

Comedian Bill Engvall in Fargo

Tickets for "An Evening with Bill Engvall" will go on sale next Friday at 11 a.m.

August 2, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Get ready for some more blue collar comedy courtesy of Bill Engvall. Engvall will bring his comedy act to Scheels Arena on Thursday, October 5. He was part of the enormously successful “Blue Collar Comedy” tours and has had several specials for Comedy Central. Tickets for “An Evening with Bill Engvall” will go on sale next…

Rally Against Racism Being Held in Downtown Fargo

Organizers say the rally is due to "concerning incidents" of hate filled speech in the community lately

August 2, 2017

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FARGO, ND — North Dakota United Against Hate is holding a rally against racism and bias speech after a few concerning incidents have taken place in the community. KVRR’s Morgan Parrish joins us live from the event in downtown Fargo with more details. REPORTER MORGAN PARRISH: I’m here at the rally where dozens of people are out supporting refugees all…

House Moved From Fargo to Mapleton Due to Diversion Project

Fargo Saw Road Closures Due to a House Being Moved From Fargo to Mapleton

August 1, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Drivers this morning along South University in Fargo were slowed down thanks to a house on wheels. The house is just one of many of the homes being moved due to the F-M Diversion project. It took a journey to the Mapleton Golf Course, where a family will be able to move into it in November. Preparations…

LIVE: House Moves From Fargo to Mapleton

House Moved From Fargo to Mapleton as Part of Diversion Buyout

August 1, 2017

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KVRR’s Jackie Kelly shows a house being moved from Fargo to Mapleton as part of the Diversion buyout. Categories: Morning – Features, Morning – In The Community Tags: F-M Diversion, FARGO, House Moving, Mapleton, Mapleton Golf Course