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Safety Safari at Red River Zoo

Admission to the park was free in order to get as many children in to learn about safety as possible.

May 31, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Law enforcement officials interact with children at the Safety Safari.FARGO, N.D. – The Red River Zoo threw open its doors on Saturday to showcase a different kind of exhibition – one about safety. The zoo held its annual Safety Safari, sponsored by Sanford Health. There were demonstrations that showed the efficacy of bike helmets and other safety equipment, plus law…

Gov. Walz Visits New Fire Station in Dilworth

The governor became convinced of the need for a new facility after visiting the old one in 2021.

April 16, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) – The atmosphere was positive inside the nearly-complete fire station in Dilworth on April 16. State senators such as Rob Kupec and Erin Murphy joined Governor Tim Walz in celebrating the project’s progress and impending completion. Dilworth’s old fire station had been built in 1980, and Walz saw for himself in 2021 just how badly it needed…

West Fargo Fire Dept.’s new automated dispatch system cuts down on confusion & response times

January 13, 2023

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The West Fargo Fire Department has a new automated dispatching system. “The lights come on when the call goes out. There’s reader boards that tell us what the address is instead of having to try and listen to the audio,” West Fargo Fire Chief Dan Fuller said. Fuller calls it a much easier process with…

Giving on full display as Golden Drive’s donations are handed out

December 16, 2022

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s the time of year for giving and a nonprofit brings schools and organizations thousands of donations. Golden Drive volunteers, law enforcement and firefighters handed out donations to shelters and schools at the West Fargo fire station on First Street. Boxes upon boxes are loaded into vehicles. “I’m just so thankful. We are so blessed….

Sock Drive begins October 1 through November 4

October 1, 2022

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The start of October also means the beginning of Golden Drive’s Sock Drive which runs from now until November 4th. Golden Drive asks that you donate longer tubed socks instead of ankle socks for maximum warmth to help keep those struggling with homelessness warm. Sue Baron, the founder of Golden Drive, says socks, underwear and…

Person found dead during Grand Forks apartment fire

March 26, 2022

Site Staff,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – A person is dead following an apartment fire in Grand Forks. Police, fire crews and paramedics were sent to 21 South 4th Street around 4:15 Saturday morning. When they arrived, they saw smoke coming from the building. Police say firefighters found a person dead inside an apartment. Authorities say their identity is unknown. Crews were…

A scrumptious deal: Eat at a Fargo Culver’s & raise money for homeless children

February 23, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – If you like Culver’s, Starbucks and helping others, two fundraisers are perfect for you. Until 8:00 Wednesday night, 20 percent of sales at both Fargo Culver’s will go to The Golden Drive. The giving also happened during the lunch rush. From Mar. 1 through the 21st if you donate five food items to Golden Drive at…

How to keep safe from carbon monoxide poisoning

December 20, 2021

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With the colder months here and more people heating their houses after months of not using a furnace, it is crucial to have a carbon monoxide detector for the safety of everyone. When examining your detector, make sure you have fresh batteries and test the system to make sure it’s operational. The detectors typically run…

Plans for new West Fargo Fire Dept. HQ shared with City Commission

November 9, 2021

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Plans for the new West Fargo Fire Department headquarters are coming together. West Fargo Fire Chief Dan Fuller announced the finalized planning process of the project. The fire department selected the building’s design firm, Construction Management Company, and have been moving forward with the design process. They hope the new headquarters will Improve response times…

West Fargo Fire Dept. using Light The Night to honor fallen firefighters

West Fargo Fire Department is inviting the community to join in a week-long celebration to honor fallen firefighters.

September 13, 2021

KVRR Staff,

WEST FARGO, ND (KVRR) – The West Fargo Fire Department is inviting the community to join in a week-long celebration to honor fallen firefighters. National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s “Light the Night” will be held September 26th through October 3rd. Fire department stations across the country will turn on red lights to recognize firefighters who have fallen in the line of…