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Protesters Push Back on U.S. Military Actions in Iran

Those demonstrating expressed various issues with the offensive measures, be it that the President did not obtain Congressional approval or that they believe this is meant to distract from domestic issues.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Protests have been happening with regularity in the Fargo-Moorhead area as of late, but an extra one was called this weekend following U.S. military actions in Iran. The strikes, carried out in conjunction with the Israeli military, have reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Violence related to these actions has continued throughout the greater region,…

Members of Iranian Community in Fargo-Moorhead Protest for Regime Change

Iran's exiled Crown Prince called for a global day of action, which led to demonstrations in several major world cities.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Members of the Iranian community in Fargo-Moorhead as well as their supporters held a demonstration on Saturday as part of an international call to action. Protests took place in Munich, Los Angeles, Toronto – and Fargo, as a crowd gathered down by Broadway Square. Those in attendance called for a regime change, saying that the current…

More protests against I.C.E. actions held this weekend in the FM Metro

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Protests against I.C.E. and the actions of the Trump administration continue. Following the economic blackout on Friday, were more demonstrations in Moorhead on Saturday and then the largest protest of all today in Fargo. It began at 1 P.M. outside the federal courthouse in Fargo and then marched down to Broadway Square, where the crowd remained…

Protest Springs Up in Fargo in Response to Latest Shooting

Organizers put out the call on social media and had accumulated a crowd just after 1:00 P.M. in Fargo.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The latest fatal shooting in Minneapolis involving federal agents sparked immediate outcry in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Following the news that 37-year-old Alex Pretti was dead following a confrontation with Department of Homeland Security agents, Red River United Indivisible quickly put out word of a protest at the corner of 45th St. and 13th Ave. in Fargo….

Local activist group prepares to gather for next protest against ICE

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hundreds of people have gathered at protests and rallies in the metro area hosted by local activist group Red River United Indivisible. And as the numbers continue to grow, their determination to continue what they are fighting for rises. “Whether it be municipal, whether it be state, whether it be county, whether it be district, whether…

Protests Continue in Moorhead

The action was originally planned to express disapproval over the Trump administration's actions in Venezuela, but took on a different tone after the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – One day after a similar protest took over 24th Avenue South in Moorhead, thousands crowded the Veterans Memorial Bridge linking North Dakota and Minnesota to express their displeasure over the actions of ICE agents in Minneapolis. This protest, hosted by Red River United Indivisible, began around 1:00 P.M. and featured signs mourning the passing of 37-year-old…

Second “No Kings” Protest Again Draws Crowds to City Hall

Demonstrators remain upset over a myriad of policy decisions from the Trump Administration.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The first “No Kings” protest at Fargo City Hall was held back in June. The second, in October, saw a similar turnout. Most protesters said that not only have their concerns not been addressed, most of the issues they’re worried about have only gotten worse. The nationwide protests are organized under the “No Kings” moniker because…

Nationwide “No Kings” Protests Planned for October 18

The Fargo version of the event will again take place in front of City Hall.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The nationwide “No Kings” protests are scheduled for October 18, and the plans are provoking strong reactions from both sides of the political aisle. The first iteration of “No Kings” took place back on June 14, and drew large crowds to Fargo City Hall, as well as several other locations in North Dakota. North Dakota No…

Special City Council Meeting in Harwood Turns Contentious

As it was a special meeting, councilors were not required to take public comment; those in attendance were angry they weren't allowed to have their voices heard.

HARWOOD, N.D. (KVRR) – Tensions boiled over in Harwood on the evening of September 10, as a special city council meeting regarding the proposed Applied Digital AI center ended with angry residents trying to make their voices heard. The special meeting was called to approve the rezoning of the land where the proposed data center will be located. Because Mayor…