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“Future of Farming” Comes to Wheatland

The event featured several high-profile people from the agriculture world, including the Chief Technology Officer of John Deere.

March 2, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WHEATLAND, N.D. – Farmers in the Red River Valley Region got a glimpse of what industry experts are calling the next great leaps forward for agriculture. The “Future of Farming” event was held at the Grand Farm Innovation Campus in Wheatland. In attendance were many industry leaders, including the Chief Technology Officer of John Deere. Speakers touted advancements such as…

Project Leaders Discuss Future of West 94 Area with West Fargo Residents

The previously uninhabitable area could see major changes after the completion of the diversion project.

February 27, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo is one of the fastest-growing cities in North Dakota, having added an estimated 15,000 people since 20-10. But while its expansion may seem boundless . . . experts say it’s been running out of space as of late. “There’s only so much land, actually, to grow in West Fargo,” explained Dan Farnsworth, a…

‘Oldest man in North Dakota’ dies at 108

February 27, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Frederick Wallace Quam (Hanson Runsvold)FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The oldest man in North Dakota has died at 108 years old. Frederick Quam was born in Fargo on Oct. 2, 1916. He enlisted in the air force in 1941, and later joined the North Dakota Air National Guard where he served as an aircraft mechanic. Quam retired from the military in 1976….

Fargo Youth Hockey Addresses Parent Fight

The altercation took place after the conclusion of a game at the Coliseum.

February 26, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – The youth hockey community in the metro is still recovering after a fight broke out between parents following a game on Saturday. The peewee game between 11 and 12 year olds took place at the Coliseum in the late afternoon on February 22. After the game concluded, a fight broke out between parents in the stands. Fargo…

‘Knock ’em Down for Jeromy Brown’ Reaches 6th Anniversary

The bowling tournament is held sometime in February every year because that's the month of Jeromy's birthday.

February 23, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Sunset Lanes in Moorhead continues to be a hotbed for people who want to roll some strikes and raise money for good causes. The sixth annual Knock ’em Down with Jeromy Brown Charity Bowl took place this weekend. The entire alley was blocked off starting at 4 o clock Saturday and the lanes were filled with…

Pond Hockey Season Wraps up at Lindenwood Park

Teams in the gold and silver divisions even had the chance to compete for some vaunted hardware.

February 23, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A successful pond hockey season is in the books thanks to hard work and community involvement. Fargo Park District began hosting games at Lindenwood Park on February 8 for Youth Pond Hockey Day. Since then, those 18 and older have hit the ice, with the Novice division playing last weekend and the Silver and Gold divisions…

Bill Introduced to Name Rhubarb Official State Vegetable

Rep. Matthew Heilman says he was made aware that North Dakota did not have an official state vegetable by a constituent family of his.

February 20, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Do you love rhubarb? It could soon be the new state vegetable. Representative Matthew Heilman of District 7 introduced the bill after being contacted by some of his constituents. A family homeschooling their kids discovered that North Dakota has no official state vegetable. So they suggested rhubarb as the best option. Heilman agreed – and put his…

Breckenridge High School Forced to Forfeit Multiple Games

The Minnesota State High School League found that the program used an ineligible player in both basketball and football.

February 20, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Breckenridge basketball players in action.BRECKENRIDGE, MN – The Breckenridge High Cowboys have experienced a bit of an athletic setback, with both the boys’ basketball and football teams being forced to forfeit multiple games from their 2023-24 seasons. The official violation has not yet been confirmed, but sources say a player on the teams actually lived in Wahpeton and not in…

Leonard Peltier Thanks His Supporters in Belcourt, ND, Maintains His Innocence

February 19, 2025

TJ Nelson, Alex Bertsch,

BELCOURT, N.D. (KVRR) — After almost 50 years in prison, Native American activist Leonard Peltier addresses supporters in Belcourt, North Dakota. Over one thousand people came to Sky Dancer Casino and Resort to welcome Peltier home to the Turtle Mountain Reservation. He received gifts from supporters honoring his fight and return home including a star quilt and Eagle Staff. Peltier…

Peltier Family To Bring Leonard Peltier Back Home on Tuesday

February 17, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

BELCOURT, N.D. (KVRR) — Leonard Peltier’s family is eagerly preparing to meet with their brother in Belcourt, North Dakota after he spent nearly 50 years in prison. His youngest sister, Sheila Peltier, invited people on social media to welcome him home on Tuesday. They have asked people to gather from the reservation line to Belcourt as Leonard drives in. The…