FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -For the first time since 2007, the city of Fargo will start on a citywide growth plan. With Fargo’s population increasing 105 percent and land area increasing 92 percent since 1980. The city of Fargo introduced their new Fargo Growth plan. “The city of Fargo is going through a growth plan rewrite. In essence the last time…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The people of Fargo dressed up as their favorite characters for the 48th year of ValleyCon this weekend. Valley con 48 let the people of Fargo escape reality for the weekend. As best in film, television, books, video games, comics, toys, and more packed the holiday inn. Chairman of ValleyCon Tony Tilton says, “The whole point…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — If you’re looking for an escape from reality for a weekend ValleyCon has something for you. ValleyCon is excited to be back for its 48th year with some new elements to show off. “So it’s just one of those things you need a release valve once in a while we think of it as Mardi Gras…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo Police Department is looking for recruits to join its upcoming Fargo Police Academy class this January. This 13-week program will consist of training in the classroom, workouts, and classroom demonstrations. Once completed, recruits will begin field training with a training officer. We got an inside look at the academy and what you can expect…
KINDRED, N.D. (KVRR) – Harvest has begun at the only winery in North America that harvests Riverbank grapes and it’s just half an hour from Fargo. Kesselring Vineyards in Kindred uses Vitis Riparia better known as Riverbank grapes. Kesselring Vineyards owner Jason Kesselring said, “Locally people have been making it in different variations forever but it’s never been done commercially….
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It will help the city meet the sanitation needs of the community. The questions focus on the city’s need for large ideas and extra garbage pick up. The survey also reflects community member’s overall satisfaction with the Sanitation Division. People living in West Fargo have until 8 pm on October 23rd to fill out the survey…
FARGO N.D. (KVRR) – Great Plains Food Bank introduces its new Kitchen Coalition program. It works with neighbors and community leaders to make sure that the meals represent people’s dietary and cultural needs. The program then partners with local restaurants and caterers that turn food bank ingredients into nutritious, freshly prepared meals. The group has partnered with the VA, Gladys…
FARGO N.D. (KVRR) – East Central Judicial District held it’s 20th anniversary of Adult Drug Court. Adult Drug Court is a court supervised treatment oriented program. The program targets willing high risk and high need participants whose major problems come from substance use disorders. Participants have the opportunity to receive assistance in education and skills assessment, referrals for employment training,…
FARGO N.D. (KVRR) – Riverkeepers of Fargo Moorhead held their reforest the red event for sustainability. Executive Director Christine Holland said, “Riverkeepers help the community learn about the red river so they can self sustain it which we’re doing today and also safely enjoy it whether that means walking along the bike path or kayaking or fishing just really appreciating…
FARGO N.D. (KVRR) – Crunch fitness hosting a challenge to climb 110 flights of stairs in remembrance of the 110 floors of the World Trade Center Twin Towers. People got on stairmasters and got their sweat on to honor those who risked their lives to save others on September 11th. With 110 floors being close to two miles the climb…
