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Protest Held in Support of Fired Forum Columnists

The crowd expressed their displeasure with the Forum's decision and asked for the three to be reinstated.

April 1, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fallout continues from the Forum’s decision to fire three of its columnists, with protesters gathering outside the Forum building to make their voices heard. The protest began at 4:30 in the afternoon of April 1. Many feel the news outlet’s decision to let go of Jim Shaw, Jack Zaleski, and Joan Brickner is an indication that…

No Kings 3 Takes Place On Churchill Field At Ndsu

Third ‘No Kings’ Protest in Fargo Takes Place on Churchill Field at NDSU

Organizers moved to the new location after holding the first two installments at City Hall because they were worried that recent precipitation would make the sloping lawn a hazard for attendees.

March 29, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Previous No Kings rallies at Fargo’s City Hall have been well attended – but it seemed like the NDSU installment had the largest number of people yet. Those who showed up had a variety of reasons for doing so. “I really don’t want this war to go on,” said Eileen Plath regarding the conflict with Iran….

Previewing No Kings 3

The third installment of the nationwide protest will look a bit different in Fargo than it did for the first two iterations.

March 26, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The first two “No Kings” protests in Fargo took place out in front of City Hall. This time, it’ll be on the lawn outside North Dakota State University’s Churchill Field. Organizers say this move is purely for safety reasons, as they worry muddy conditions could be hazardous on the sloping City Hall lawn. One other development…

Aclu To Train 'legal Observers' For Upcoming No Kings Protest

ACLU to Train ‘Legal Observers’ in Advance of Third No Kings Protest

The organization says that having impartial, third-party witnesses and documenters of what goes on at public gatherings is essential for protecting First Amendment rights.

March 18, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The previous two No Kings protests at City Hall in Fargo featured plenty of community volunteer staff members in hi-vis vests, monitoring the area, aiming to keep the peace. This time, though, those in attendance will see a new kind of vested volunteer on display. The ACLU calls these people Legal Observers – a term not…

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.

March 1, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

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.

February 14, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

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

February 1, 2026

KVRR Staff,

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.

January 25, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

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 In Fargo For Friday Protest

Local activist group prepares to gather for next protest against ICE

January 20, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

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.

January 10, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

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…