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Dr. Colin Irvine named Concordia College President

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Dr. Colin Irvine is selected as the 12th president of Concordia College in Moorhead. Hundreds gathered on campus to attend the announcement. Irvine is currently the provost and senior executive vice president at Augustana University in Sioux Falls. He will take control beginning July 1. He replaces Doctor William Craft, who is retiring this summer after…

Roller Skating makes a comeback, thanks to social media

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Check your clocks because it’s not in the 90s anymore. Roller skating is making a comeback. Some say it’s because the pandemic gave people an excuse to try tying on roller skates, looking for outdoor exercise and relief from lockdown boredom. There’s also a larger nostalgia in fashion and music for the ’70s, ’80s and disco,…

F5 Project’s 3×3 basketball tournament addresses criminal justice reform

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A car show, community resources and a popup barber all featured at Dike West Park in Downtown Fargo. The F5 Project hosting a 3×3 basketball tournament as all ages and skill levels are allowed to participate. Community organizers are excited to see people display their passion on the court while many caught the games from the…

Fargo daycare closed indefinitely due to water heater leak from nearby business

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A south Fargo daycare is forced to close temporarily after a water heater leak causes up to 14 inches of flooding. Last weekend Anna Matcha, the owner of Time 2 Play daycare, was informed the center saw a significant water heater leak coming from a nearby business. The F-M community are showing their support by starting…

Sen. Cramer blocks Homeland Security nominees due to separation case

WASHINGTON (KVRR) — Senator Kevin Cramer is blocking Department of Homeland Security nominees because of an immigration case in North Dakota. A family is separated after the mother, a Canadian, inadvertently overstayed her visa. She has been barred from entering the U.S. for 10 years. Cramer says the woman received poor advice during the COVID pandemic which led her to…

Mayor Mahoney releases budget plan for 2023

In a special session in front of City Commissioners at City Hall, the Mayor highlighted some major initiatives for next year.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney releases his preliminary budget plan for 2023. The main initiatives involve a priority to retain Fargo citizens, city growth and expanding the Fargodome. He says energy costs are up nearly a half million dollars and Fargoans can expect a $2.50 raise for both water rates and water reclamation for the average…

Fargo police perform Violent Intruder Training at City Hall

At Fargo City Hall, law enforcement is conducting a staged exercise simulating a violent intruder scenario.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A training exercise at Fargo’s City Hall designed to be a realistic active shooter scenario. It’s to put security, sheltering and evacuation plans into place for those inside City Hall. The point of the exercise: to prepare and recognize anything could happen at any time, especially in a public building. “We have a lot of staff…

Red River Market draws big crowd with many vendors

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- The Red River Market in Downtown Fargo’s Broadway Square is buzzing with energy. There were over 30 local vendors all within a 200 mile radius. People were able to buy food, jewelry and clothing among other things. Organizers say it’s a prime opportunity to draw the community out and have clean family appropriate fun. The crowd was…