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16th annual Rumble on the Red returns to Fargodome

The largest high school sanctioned wrestling tournament in the nation is back as wrestling fans pour in from near and far.

December 29, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The 16th annual Rumble on the Red is underway at the Fargodome. “We really enjoy it here. There’s so many people, so many teams that we see year after year…the kids that we see growing up through this process has been really fun,” says Leonard Bollinger, a Bismarck Century fan. Around 1,500 high school wrestlers across…

Essentia Health announces top baby names for 2022

December 29, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Essentia Health has the top baby names from its Fargo hospital. The top five for boys are Henry, Maverick, Leo, Easton and Noah. The most popular names for girls are Violet, Charlotte, Norah and Amelia. Claire and Ava are tied for fifth. 1,103 babies have been born at Essentia Health Fargo this year. Tags: ESSENTIA HEALTH,…

NDSU and UND Prepare For New Years Hoops Showdowns

North Dakota and North Dakota State Basketball Will Play Against Each other Friday and Saturday Night

December 28, 2022

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FARGO– NDSU and UND Women’s Basketball are both 2-0 in conference heading into Saturday’s showdown and subsequently sit at the top of the Summit League standings. North Dakota has a slight edge at 9-3 overall to North Dakota State’s 8-4 record this season. Neither team has lost a home game all season. NDSU has won the last seven games between…

$150k Powerball ticket sold in Fargo hasn’t been claimed

December 28, 2022

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BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – A winning Powerball ticket worth $150,000 bought in Fargo hasn’t been claimed. The winner bought it at the Casey’s on 45th Street South July 18th. The ticket matched four white balls and the Powerball for $50,000. It also had the power play option tripling the money. The winner has to call the North Dakota Lottery Office…

Alleged doughnut thief charged with brandishing hatchet

December 28, 2022

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BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – A Bismarck man is accused of raising a hatchet toward a convenience store clerk who tried to stop him from stealing doughnuts. Thirty-six-year old Brently Iron Road faces felony terrorizing and misdemeanor criminal trespass charges in connection with the incident December 23. Police say a clerk at the Simonson Station store confronted Iron Road after Iron…

LIVE: ND’s new U.S. Attorney prepares to retry penalty phase of Rodriguez trial

Mac Schneider's in the top spot at Fargo's federal courthouse.

December 28, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo-based attorney and longtime politician Mac Schneider was tapped about a year ago by President Joe Biden to serve at the U.S. Attorney for the state of North Dakota. Now that he’s been confirmed, Schneider is taking the reins at Fargo’s federal courthouse with the help of a team of longtime federal prosecutors there. He came…

Red River Zoo animals use Christmas trees for playtime

December 27, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The animals at the Red River Zoo love the holiday season not only for the cold temperatures, but also for the trees. While the animals are able to play outside, even in the cold temperatures, they still can get bored. Zookeepers are always looking for ways to introduce new items to the animals. Christmas trees are…

Giving on full display as Golden Drive’s donations are handed out

December 16, 2022

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WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s the time of year for giving and a nonprofit brings schools and organizations thousands of donations. Golden Drive volunteers, law enforcement and firefighters handed out donations to shelters and schools at the West Fargo fire station on First Street. Boxes upon boxes are loaded into vehicles. “I’m just so thankful. We are so blessed….

Selection committee picks Michael Redlinger as next Fargo City Administrator

December 16, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Interim Fargo City Administrator Michael Redlinger is unanimously picked as the finalist for the permanent position. Redlinger and City Manager for Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan James Puffalt interviewed for the position. The other finalists, Becker County Administrator Pat Oman and City Manager for Cape Girardeau, Missouri did not take part. Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney suggested they…

Air Force veteran to sleep outside in Fargo for Ukrainian volunteer awareness

December 16, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – An Air Force veteran is sleeping in Downtown Fargo for 17 nights to support Ukrainians fighting for their freedom. “This is what our community is doing for the people of Ukraine 6,000 miles away. There are many opportunities for Americans to serve, so Operation Sleep out is our way of shouting it from the rooftops,” Mark…