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National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day Brings Community Out Early for Treats

The nationwide tradition takes on special significance in the F-M area, as many stores use it as a sort of re-opening date after being closed during colder stretches of the calendar.

February 7, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A beloved, decadent tradition returned to ice cream shops across the F-M metro on Saturday. National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day brought families and ice cream enthusiasts out in droves. Many stores, like The Silver Lining Creamery in Downtown Fargo and Lundy’s at the Lights in West Fargo, teamed with Sandy’s Donuts to make their over-the-top…

Former West Fargo church business manager indicted for embezzling over $600,000

February 4, 2026

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A former business manager for Faith Journey Lutheran Church in West Fargo is accused in federal court of embezzling over $600,000. Carly Tufte has been indicted on five counts of bank fraud and one count of access device fraud. Court documents show the alleged thefts happened between April 2019 and December 2024. Tufte is accused of…

Concert Series: Jon Pardi sets a return date at “The Lights” in West Fargo

January 26, 2026

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Get ready to party with Jon Pardi again when he returns to The Lights in West Fargo. The country music hitmaker with songs like “Heartache On The Dance Floor” and “Dirt On My Boots” will be in town on Thursday, July 16. The opening act is yet to be determined. Pardi was last in West…

‘Smash for Sarcoma’ Tournament Raises Money for West Fargo Man’s Second Cancer Battle

36-year-old Brad Lindblad has fought off the disease once - now, the community is trying to make sure he has the support he needs to do it again.

January 25, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Community members packed a local pickleball venue to raise money for a West Fargo man who is battling a rare form of cancer for the second time. Brad Lindblad was first diagnosed with epithelioid sarcoma at age 23. He fought off the cancer and has since gone on to mentor other cancer patients while having three…

Search for missing West Fargo woman extends to Otter Tail County, MN

January 15, 2026

TJ Nelson,

Isadora Wengel, Fargo PoliceFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –Fargo and West Fargo police departments are now asking people in Otter Tail County, Minnesota to check their camera footage in the search for 25-year-old Isadora Wengel of West Fargo. They want businesses and property owners to check any security cameras, doorbell cameras or trail cameras between 2 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday,…

Scott Diamond appointed to East Central Judicial District judgeship in Fargo

January 15, 2026

TJ Nelson,

Scott DiamondFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Gov. Kelly Armstrong has appointed Scott Diamond to take the place of Nick Chase as a judge in the East Central Judicial District chambered in Fargo. Diamond is a former prosecutor and current Judicial Referee. He also served five years as a city prosecutor in Fargo from 2008 to 2013 and as an alternate municipal…

Person detained during search for missing West Fargo woman is released

January 11, 2026

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A person who was detained during a SWAT raid involving a missing West Fargo woman has since been released. On Friday evening, Red River Valley SWAT team assisted Fargo Police in serving a search warrant in the 4400 block of Calico Drive South. Officers were looking for evidence related to 24-year-old Isadora Wengel of West Fargo….

Bonanzaville Receives Federal Grant to Help with Inventory Organization

Bonanzaville leadership says they have about 30,000 artifacts in one particular building that are in desperate need of sorting and cataloguing.

January 5, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Bonanzaville has received their first-ever federal grant, aimed at helping the historical society organize a huge surplus of artifacts. The grant is a three-year funding injection from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Right now, Bonanzaville holds an estimated 30,000 artifacts in an external overflow storage area known as Building 16. The grant money…

Vikings Legend Tommy Kramer Makes Appearance in West Fargo

Kramer's meet-and-greet was free, but the proceeds from any memorabilia purchased for Tommy to sign went to a cat rescue in Minnesota.

January 4, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Minnesota Vikings legend Tommy Kramer stopped by a local establishment this weekend to meet fans and raise money for a good cause. The quarterback, perhaps best known for the “Miracle at the Met”, did a meet-and-greet at Shy Bar in West Fargo from 4 to 6 P.M. on January 3. Pictures and signatures were free,…

“Frozen 600” Allows Local Archers to Compete for Scholarship Money

This is the third year of the nationwide competition, which has grown to include 28 locations, including Fargo.

January 4, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Young archers from the F-M area strung up their bows this weekend in the name of friendly competition – and also for the chance to win some scholarship money. The Frozen 600 is part of the National Archery Scholarship tour, sponsored by the Easton Foundation. 28 cities across the country host events and submit their…