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46th Annual Scandinavian Festival kicks off with first full day of events

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – It’s a day some people in our area look forward to each year… A day to celebrate their Nordic Heritage.   The Scandinavian Festival is a fun filled time of Nordic food, music, and culture.  “Scandinavian Festival is a two-day event. We are celebrating our Nordic heritage with clubs that belong to the Nordic Culture Club…

Boy shot and killed in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Police say a boy had been shot near the 900 block of 19th St. S. They say an officer was flagged down on patrol and was told the boy had been shot just after 6p.m. Friday evening. The body was found in an area of trees nearby. First responders tried lifesaving measures but the boy…

Hundreds enjoy Fargo Police’s community picnic at Broadway Square

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police hosted its annual community picnic at Broadway Square earlier this evening. Law enforcement officers and some city officials gave the community a glimpse into their day-to-day life. Hundreds enjoyed free treats courtesy of Old Dutch Foods and Cass-Clay Creamery. Some kids played in bouncy houses while others tried on uniforms and had their parents…

How the F-M metro is trying to beat the heat

The 98 degree heat in Fargo flirted with breaking a record for June 20th, tying the record that stood since 1910.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Record-high temperatures overtake the Red River Valley as communities try to cool off. A doctor at Essentia Health says the key to beat the heat is to stay hydrated and limit your time outside to avoid heat exhaustion and stroke. “If you have work you have to do outdoors or have high intensity activities, try to…

And they’re off! Torch Run for Special Olympics takes off in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The Special Olympics in Minnesota is off to the races this week, starting with the law enforcement torch run in Moorhead, MN. “I just think it’s awesome that law enforcement can come together with the disability community.” said Bailey Halland, a volunteer with Special Olympics Minnesota. This is a special movement for all involved, showcasing the…

RiverArts presents Nordic Night at Memorial Park

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — On five Tuesdays in the summer, Moorhead Parks and Recreation presents RiverArts. During these events, you can expect cultural performances, artist-led demonstrations and activities, inflatables, yard games, a photo station, and more. There are concessions available from The Lions Club of Moorhead and adult beverages from Fargo-Moorhead Community Theater. People were encouraged to bring a chair…

Moorhead will start hosting RiverArts concert series on Tuesdays

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead is inviting people to come out to the park for some summer entertainment. Starting tomorrow, Moorhead Parks and Recreation is hosting its RiverArts concert series. For five nights throughout the summer, you can show up for a concert, inflatables and art activities. It’s from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and you’re encouraged to bring a chair….

Hundreds enjoy annual Day of Play in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Tractors and machines aren’t really known to be kid-friendly but those rules go out of the window when it’s the Day of Play! RDO’s Equipment Company and John Deere hosts its annual play party in Moorhead. Hundreds of kids and their parents had a chance to not only see the equipment but ride and play on…