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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

Site Staff,

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

TJ Nelson,

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

Site Staff,

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

Mayor Mahoney Releases Preliminary 2018 City Budget

There will be continued spending on the F-M diversion, growth of utility services and a completion of the new city hall

July 31, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney has released his preliminary 2018 Budget and it includes a property tax reduction of two mills. Mahoney also proposes a competitive wage adjustment of 2% beginning January 1st and investments in police staffing and equipment. There will be continued spending on the F-M diversion, growth of utility services and a completion of the…

One Dead, One Woman Left Clinging To Life In A Tree After Crash

Accident Happened Saturday Afternoon North of the Fargo Airport

July 30, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — A crash Saturday afternoon north of the Fargo airport left one woman dead and another woman clinging to life in a tree. The state patrol says 26-year-old Chelsey LaCroix of Fargo was speeding down County Road 31 when the car left the road, rolled and came to rest against a tree. Two passengers were thrown from the…

Fargo Junior League Battles Back, Falls in Extras

Fargo Junior League is eliminated from District tournament.

July 29, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Day 2 of the Junior League District tournament took place at Bennett Field on Saturday. Fargo’s 14 & under team faced Rapid City National in an elimination game. RC National defeated Fargo 8-6 in 9 innings. Rapid City got out to a 5-0 lead before Fargo exploded for 6 runs late in the game, but RC National…