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Somali Heritage Celebration Brings African Culture to Downtown Fargo

Somalians make up a significant portion of the immigrant population in Fargo-Moorhead.

July 6, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – People of all nationalities gathered in Broadway Square this Saturday to celebrate Somalian culture. Folkways partnered with the Immigrant Development Center, amongst other organizations, to host the Somali Heritage Celebration, which took place on July 5 from 5 to 8 P.M. According to the organizers, Somalians first started arriving in the Fargo-Moorhead area in the 90s…

Fatal Crash in Morton County

The North Dakota Highway patrol says the driver was not wearing their seatbelt.

July 5, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MORTON COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) – A Mandan man is dead after a single-vehicle crash early on the morning of July 5. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says at approximately 2:40 A.M., a white 2015 Dodge Ram 3500 was traveling eastbound on County Road 139A. The driver, a 51-year-old man from Mandan, did not take a curve in the roadway, causing…

HIGHLIGHTS: Wahpeton Post 20 Wins Border Battle Behind Aiden Hajek’s No-Hitter

AIDEN HAJEK TOSSES NO-HITTER FOR POST 20 IN THE ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY BORDER BATTLE BETWEEN WAHPETON POST 20 AND BRECKENRIDGE POST 53.

July 4, 2025

Ryan Bowlin,

WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR) -There are few traditions quite like it: The Border battle on the Fourth of July between Wahpeton Post 20 and Breckenridge Post 53. Each year since 2003 the two legion programs meet for game under the lights with fireworks to follow. In 2024 the game was rained out, and with rain in the forecast Friday, the teams…

Miss Preteen North Dakota shares her joy in winning the title

July 4, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — We have a brand new winner in the contest to crown Miss Pre-Teen North Dakota. That winner is Elena Kovaci. She reportedly took the stage with a lot of confidence and an upbeat attitude. This was the first time experiencing the world of pageant life for Kovaci and all her family. Her school recommended that she…

Red River Valley Fair to Close Early due to Severe Weather

The event will shut down at 5:00 tonight.

July 4, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Red River Valley Fair Management Team, has issued an official announcement stating that the fair will end early on July 4. Authorities say this decision comes after closely monitoring the weather forecast, which indicates that potentially severe weather conditions could impact the area later in the…

Walsh County Bans Camping at the Matejcek Dam

Authorities say they didn't want to take this step, but felt they had no other choice given locals' safety concerns.

July 3, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WALSH COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) – Walsh County Commissioner Kristi Brintnell lives just miles from the Matejcek Dam. She says that for ages, people used the informal campsite overlooking the water as a place to enjoy the beauty of nature for a few nights. Now, though, people are staying for months at a time. That’s raised concerns about safety and cleanliness…

Big, Beautiful Bill passes in the House; Sen. Hoeven says it will “make our nation more prosperous and more secure”

July 3, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — The House of Representatives passes the One Big, Beautiful Bill and it now goes to the desk of President Donald Trump. Senator John Hoeven, of North Dakota, says it will provide permanent tax relief for American families and small businesses, secure the border, rebuild our military, support farmers and ranchers by passing the heart and soul…

Hunter Ambulance Service on the Lookout for Stolen Radio

The device is valued at $5,000, but the department says they're not interested in pressing charges; they just want it back.

July 2, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

HUNTER, N.D. (KVRR) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says that on June 24, when the Hunter Ambulance Service building was open to the public so cleanup volunteers could stop in to rest and recharge, someone took an EMS radio off the charging dock. It actually took an outside agency tipping off the volunteer personnel of Hunter’s Ambulance Service for…

Hillsboro teen to represent North Dakota at Children’s Congress with Breakthrough T1D in D.C.

July 2, 2025

TJ Nelson,

HILLSBORO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Hillsboro teen is headed to Washington, D.C. to represent North Dakota at Children’s Congress with Breakthrough T1D, formerly Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. 16-year-old Nina Kritzberger and diabetes advocates most recently helped get legislation passed in North Dakota. It will allow access to insulin and basic diabetes supplies at a $25 co-pay per month for fully…

Dakota Resource Council concerned about proposed dairy farm near Abercrombie

July 1, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

ABERCROMBIE, N.D. (KVRR) — The Dakota Resource Council held a press conference with concerned people and water quality advocates over the proposed Abercrombie Dairy. They are worried about possible groundwater contamination. The farm by Riverview is proposed to have a 12,500-head dairy cattle operation on top of the Wahpeton Buried Valley Aquifer. Advocates presented evidence of states like Iowa having…