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Ukrainians in Fargo Face Uncertain Future

Many are in the U.S. under private sponsorship via humanitarian parole, but their program is set to expire with no replacement in sight.

June 24, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Vlad discusses his love for his adopted home.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – 23-year-old Vlad is from Kyiv, so he experienced firsthand the terror of the Russian invasion. Two weeks ago, he looked at the news – and learned that his old dwelling had been hit with a missile attack. Luckily for him, he had been able to get to America and…

Sen. Cramer Helps Introduce GOLDEN DOME Act

The defense spending legislation is modeled after Israel's "Iron Dome" missile intercept network.

June 24, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer is one of the main creators of a defense spending bill that he helped present to the media today. The proposed legislation is called the GOLDEN DOME Act. It’s modeled after Israel’s “Iron Dome,” and is a defense strategy that President Trump asked to be implemented at the beginning of his term….

Straight Line Winds Cause Extreme Damage in Towns Across North Dakota

June 22, 2025

Max Mueller,

PAGE, ND (KVRR) — Friday night June 20, 2025 the sights and sounds of storms sweeping across most of North Dakota and northern Minnesota. By the morning replaced by the sounds of chainsaws as towns start to clean the damage. “We got the first shot that went through and that didn’t really bother us,” said Page, ND Mayor Jim Heidorn….

Art Fair at Parachigo Celebrates Queer Creators for Pride Month

The fair was followed by a concert.

June 22, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – We’re nearing the end of Pride Month, and a local art space decided to host a fair celebrating queer creators in the area. Parachigo held the “Big Gay Art Fair” on Saturday the 21st. The event got underway at 3 P.M. and featured 18 different vendors showcasing their original creations. Event staff said the event had a…

The Longest Open House Raises Money for Alzheimer’s Research

Kyle Olson was inspired to start the event after losing his father to the disease.

June 22, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FRONTIER, N.D. (KVRR) – A home in Frontier, North Dakota had its doors open all weekend to raise money for Alzheimer’s disease research. It’s the Longest Open House event, which was started by local realtor Kyle Olson in 2021 after he lost his father to the disease. The three-day event kicked off Friday evening with a concert, then had tons…

Enderlin Still in Shock After Lethal Tornado

The Cass County Sheriff's Office released the names of the deceased on the afternoon of June 22.

June 22, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Russell Myhre points out the destruction in his yard.ENDERLIN, N.D. – (KVRR) – Chief Meteorologist Max Mueller was on the ground Friday night, so, thanks to him we know what the tornado looked like as it caused devastation in and around Enderlin. In a matter of one to two minutes, the storm went from harmless to deadly. Russell Myhre lives…

Minnkota Power Cooperative: Some of the worst storm damage in decades

June 22, 2025

TJ Nelson,

Minnkota Electric / FacebookGRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR/FACEBOOK) — Minnkota Power Cooperative in Grand Forks is continuing to make progress on restoring power in its service area. On social media they wrote “This is some of the worst storm damage we’ve seen in decades, but progress is being made every hour.” They say the system damage is significant and stretches from western…

Generator blamed for shop fire in rural Enderlin, North Dakota after deadly storm

June 22, 2025

TJ Nelson,

ENDERLIN, N.D. (KVRR) — A shop used to store vehicles is a total loss after catching on fire in rural Enderlin, North Dakota. Cass County Sheriff’s Office got the call for a structure fire around 12:10 Saturday afternoon. When the deputy arrived, the shop was fully engulfed. The property had lost power after the tornado went through the area on…

Volunteers needed with storm cleanup in Hunter, North Dakota

June 22, 2025

TJ Nelson,

HUNTER, N.D. (KVRR) — Hunter, North Dakota is in need of volunteers. They are asked to reach out before arriving. Anyone interested in assisting with the cleanup efforts is asked to contact Volunteer Coordinators Brad Bateman at 701-430-3596 or Sean Richardson at 701-367-2128. Cass County is working closely with our partners at the City of Fargo, State Department of Emergency Services, local…

Third Annual Busch Battle for Pallet of Beer

The tournament served as a fundraiser for Farm Rescue.

June 22, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. – Cornhole players turned up at the Lights in West Fargo on Saturday, raising money for a good cause – while also competing for massive prize. The third annual Busch Battle kicked off at noon. 16 teams signed up, with an entry fee of $60, and all that money is going to Farm Rescue, a nonprofit that…