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Memorial Day Weekend Travel Preview

Record numbers of travelers could be emboldened by record-low gas prices.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It may feel like gas prices are lower right around now than they were for Memorial Day 2024 – and that’s because they are! “In North Dakota the average is about $2.92. It’s been stuck there for about a week,” explained Skyler McKinley with AAA. “This time, a year ago, it was $3.34.  Pretty significant savings.”…

Midwest Derby Convention Spreads Knowledge, Showcases Action

The session at the John E. Carlson Coliseum began with instructional workshops before featuring some hard-hitting matches.

Participants picking up new skills on the Coliseum floor.FARGO, N.D. – People of all skill levels flocked to Fargo this weekend to pick up a couple of pointers in roller derby. The Fargo-Moorhead Derby Girls hosted the Midwest Derby Convention at the John E. Carlson Coliseum. The primary goal was instruction, as derby experts signed up to lead workshops on…

Rise in Gas Prices Normal for Now, but Issues Could Deepen

Experts say that the current bump in cost is normal for this time of year, but it is possible that economic policies could make it more difficult for the U.S. to acquire gas.

FARGO, N.D. – People seeing a jump in gas prices shouldn’t be terribly concerned – at least, not yet. The average gas price in North Dakota has risen to over $3 a gallon – when it was just under that threshold last month. Experts from AAA say that this is normal for the beginning of March. As weather warms, demand…

LIVE: PBS Travel Show Heads To North Dakota For Season Premiere

"Travels with Darley" is kicking off season 11 with an episode exploring the Bismarck area

  NORTH DAKOTA, (KVRR) – North Dakota is getting some love in the season premiere of a PBS travel show. “Travels with Darley” is kicking off season 11 with an episode exploring the Bismarck area. In the episode, she explores sunflower fields and highlights the region’s art, food and history. Host Darley Newman says this is her second time visiting…

Holiday travels to ramp up this weekend

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – We are days away from Christmas, which means holiday travel is going to be extremely busy this weekend. Despite those challenges, it is important to remember safety and guidelines to make your travels much better this upcoming weekend. “With more people being on the road. You’re sharing the roadways with more people,” said Sgt. Jesse Grabow…

Keeping the roads safe this Labor Day weekend

MOORHEAD, Minn. – (KVRR) – Labor Day weekend is the deadliest summer holiday and the second deadliest yearly holiday behind Thanksgiving. It is also the third busiest travel day of the year. The National Safety Council estimates 455 people die on U.S. roads during this holiday weekend.  Some tips to keep yourself and others safe on the road include planning…

Detroit Lakes preparing for busy holiday weekend

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) – Detroit Lakes is preparing for a busy Fourth of July weekend as thousands of people will make their way to the lakes area. “We always love the 4th of July,” said Carrie Johnston, the president of the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce. “Summer in Detroit Lakes is what people kind of live for. That’s…