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Third Annual Fooler’s Ball Brings Strange Brews to Brewhalla

55 different breweries poured their oddest concoctions at the event.

Two of the hundreds of beer options available for thirsty Foolers.FARGO, N.D. – The excitement was palpable at Brewhalla before the third annual Fooler’s Ball even began. The goal of the ball is to show off as many strange brews as humanly possible. 55 different breweries set up shop, with one even coming all the way from Greece – delighting…

Protest Fills Both Sides of Veterans Memorial Bridge

The protest was one of many nationwide, organized under the "Hands off Day of Action" general umbrella.

A few of the many signs on display.FARGO, N.D. – Protests against President Trump and the actions of his cabinet members, especially Elon Musk, have become fairly common as of late. The one that took place Saturday afternoon on the Veterans Memorial Bridge, though, dwarfed many other prior efforts. Organizers estimated that about 2,000 people turned up, waving signs and…

North Dakota lawmakers go over bill on sealing criminal records

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota lawmakers are looking at a bill to change rules for sealing criminal records. Currently, only people convicted of non-violent crimes can petition to have their records sealed. The bill changes some of the rules regarding denied petitions and the ability of convicts to appeal that denial. If passed into law, one of the biggest…

Several Inches Of Snow Expected In The Overnight Hours In Parts of North Dakota and Minnesota

(KVRR) — Winter has once again brought itself into the spotlight and experts are saying to be prepared. “As we get into overnight, temperatures are going to start falling below freezing. So we’ll start to see more rapid accumulations. Especially when we start to see that one to two-inch snowfall rates tomorrow morning into the early afternoon,” said Austin Perroux,…

65th Annual Toppers Car Show Stuns with Wide Array

The assortment of cars filled two massive rooms of the arena.

One of the many beauties on display on the Veterans Memorial Arena floor.WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “We’ve got some really fabulous cars this year, I gotta tell ya,” said Toppers Custom Car Club President Rich Barnes. 92 to be exact, and they were everywhere you looked inside the Veterans Memorial Arena in West Fargo. This is the 65th annual…

Push for Elimination of All Car Window Tint Regulations in North Dakota

Jeremy Schaeffer was inspired to create a petition after he was repeatedly penalized for his tint.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Some folks never even consider the level of tint on their car windows – but for one North Dakota resident, it’s a very personal issue. Jeremy Schaeffer is extremely sensitive to light and also has astigmatism. It can cause severe vision issues when he drives. So he tinted up his Toyota Camry – and the tickets…

ND Gov. Kelly Armstrong Pushes for Bill To Ban Cell Phones In School

BISMARCK, N.D.  (KVRR) — Governor Kelly Armstrong and Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden highlighted a bill focused on banning cell phone usage in North Dakota schools. The concerns brought to attention were focused on students’ mental health and lack of attention to their peers and teachers. 72% of K-12 teachers have admitted that cell phone usage has caused great distractions for…

Flickertail Solar Project Hearing Brings Up Many Concerns On Boundary Lines

WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR) — The Flickertail Solar Project hearing brought in several dozen people, including landowners and others who would be affected by the project. “We’re still asking for the site to be designated as it is with the condition that there will not any components of the solar facility within 500 feet of a residence within that boundary,” said…

4 Luv of Dog Hosts Quarterly Merch Sale

The organization says that as a non-profit, it's always important to keep the funding flowing in.

One of the pieces of merchandise available for sale.FARGO, N.D. – 4 Luv of Dog set up shop this weekend, looking to sell some merch to keep their dog-rescuing efforts well-funded. This merch sale took place in the new Natural Pet Center location, which just opened up about a month ago on 19th Avenue in Fargo. There were all sorts…