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Protest Against ICE and Deportations Moves Through Downtown

The protest was organized on Facebook by Latino Networking FM.

February 2, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

A protester stands outside Fargo City Hall holding her message.FARGO, N.D. – On Saturday, protesters gathered in front of Fargo City Hall, braving the elements to fight for the rights of those affected by Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration. “We’re standing here not just for ourselves, but for our families, our ancestors, and the generations to come,” said protest organizer…

Judge dismisses lawsuit of injured Dakota Access pipeline protester

April 7, 2024

KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A federal judge in North Dakota has dismissed the excessive-force lawsuit of a New York woman who was injured in an explosion during the protests of the Dakota Access oil pipeline. In orders on Wednesday and Friday, U.S. District Court Judge Daniel Traynor granted motions to dismiss the 2018 lawsuit by Sophia Wilansky, who alleged her…

‘Flour Massacre’ protestors gather in Moorhead

March 11, 2024

Aaron Walling,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Outside the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead, Minn., protestors chanted ‘ceasefire now’ and ‘free, free Palestine’. They were protesting the February 29th events that took place in Gaza where people were killed waiting for aid convoys in what is being called the ‘Flour Massacre’. “Just meaningful to see people come out and speak of the injustices…

Highway blockade gains ground as it inches toward Pembina, N.D.

February 10, 2022

Site Staff,

EMERSON, Mb. (KVRR) – Royal Canadian Mounted Police say at least 50 vehicles are being used to block Highway 75 at the Emerson, Manitoba Port of Entry. It leads to I-29 in Pembina, North Dakota. People are protesting Canadian vaccine and mask mandates during the so called “Freedom Convoy.” Truck drivers have been setting up blockades along several ports of…

People rally for the Kyle Rittenhouse case to be tried at the federal level

"The verdict just further makes clear that neocolonialism is alive and well."

November 21, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — People holding flags and signs rallied outside Fargo’s Federal Courthouse against the recent verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. They are calling for the case to be tried at the federal level. “Had I been in Kyle’s position or anybody else of a darker complexion been in Kyle’s position, and we murdered two people, shot a…

People protest vaccine mandates at Sanford Health Medical Center

Sanford Health Medical Center, Fargo

September 16, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — People protest against COVID-19 vaccine mandates saying they should have a right to choose. Those against the COVID-19 vaccinations and mandated face coverings gathered in front of Sanford Health Medical Center hospital to protest what they call their rights to personal freedoms. Protesters say the intention is to bring awareness of people’s right to question and…

Rally Against Face Masks in Classrooms at NDSU

Some students at NDSU are saying no to COVID-19 overreach.

August 30, 2021

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, ND (KVRR) — The students that were protesting said that they are not anti mask or anti vaccines but they are anti mask mandates on NDSU campus. “Being anti mask mandate means you are giving the people the right to choose what they want to do. we just wanted to be able to choose what we do with our…

Former Navy diver returns medals in Line 3 protest

August 17, 2021

Jim Monk,

MINNEAPOLIS – A former U.S. Navy diver who helped efforts to search for bodies in the Mississippi River after the I-35W bridge collapse in 2007 has returned his awards to protest the Line 3 oil pipeline. John Miller, a native of Monticello who now lives in Hawaii, asked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to stop construction on the pipeline replacement project…

People take to downtown Fargo for ‘Free Palestine’ rally

May 15, 2021

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Local advocates took to downtown Fargo Saturday to rally against the ongoing unrest in Gaza. “Because these are my people and they are killing them,” said Hala Hilala. People of all ages came out to show their support for Palestinians and the ongoing violence in the Gaza Strip. The group gathered in Island Park. “As we…

BLM Protest in Response to “White Lives Matter” Flyer

A controversial flyer made its way around town and sparked up community activists.

April 11, 2021

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D.-(KVRR) People made it their mission to dismiss hate and racism in the city of Fargo with a counter protest to a “White Live Matter” rally that was planned for this weekend. KVRR’s Clare Allen was there with the activists downtown and gives us a closer look. “No hate no KKK no racist USA” “Treat everybody equal.” Community activists…