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Slumberland donates beds to area kids for the holidays

December 8, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Slumberland’s Home For The Holidays 2025. Courtesy: Slumberland Furniture – West Fargo.WEST FARGO — A local furniture store is helping area kids have a good nights sleep this Christmas. Slumberland’s Home for the Holidays event has been going on for several years now. The company gives out free twin mattresses and bed-frames for families in need. This year Slumberland, with…

Jury finds West Fargo man guilty of child sex abuse

December 8, 2025

KVRR Staff,

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A West Fargo man has been convicted of sexually abusing a young girl. Nicolas Wika was charged with three counts of gross sexual imposition of a victim under 15-years-old. A felony jury trial concluded on Friday, Dec. 5 and Wika was found guilty on all three counts. Wika was arrested in July after detectives executed a search warrant. According…

Santa Returns to Moorhead for a Skating Session

Santa said he surprisingly doesn't get too many requests for presence while the children are actually skating with him and Mrs. Claus.

December 7, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Santa also made an appearance this weekend over in Moorhead, hitting the ice for a beloved annual tradition. Participants could Skate with Santa from 2:15 to 4:15 on December 7 at the Moorhead Sports Center. The event was free, and also featured free hot chocolate and cookies for those warming up off the rink. Santa said…

Jingle & Mingle Signals Opening of West Fargo Public Ice Rink

There were also a myriad of indoor activities for those who didn't want to be outside at The Lights.

December 6, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Scheels skating rink in downtown Fargo has now officially opened for the season – and, on Saturday, West Fargo followed suit with their own outdoor skating experience. It was all part of the Jingle & Mingle event at The Lights. The full-size hockey rink in the middle of Essentia Health Plaza saw a steady…

Harry’s Steakhouse location now open in West Fargo

December 1, 2025

KVRR Staff,

The new West Fargo location replicates the 1940s feel of Harry’s Steakhouse in Grand Forks.WEST FARGO — People looking for a steak dinner in an elegant atmosphere now need look no further than West Fargo. Harry’s Steakhouse opened it’s second location last week in the former JoJo’s. The first one is located in Grand Forks and opened in 2021. The…

UPDATE: Several crashes reported Sunday afternoon on I-94 near Fergus Falls, non-life threatening injuries

November 30, 2025

TJ Nelson,

Sgt. Jesse Grabow/XFERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow on X says troopers on Sunday afternoon were responding to and investigating several crashes. At 1:29 p.m., a semi was stopped in traffic on westbound I-94 with a vehicle stopped behind the semi. That driver began to move when they noticed a pickup with a utility…

United Way, Essentia Team Up to Deliver More School Supplies

School administrators say the need remains constant, with many students transferring to a school after the year begins.

November 20, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The big annual school supply drive in the Fargo-Moorhead area is behind us – but the need in classrooms persists. That’s why United Way of Cass-Clay and Essentia Health teamed up to deliver more materials to Eastwood Elementary in West Fargo. School officials say they have students arriving throughout the entire school year, and many…

West Fargo’s head football coach announces resignation after 35 seasons

November 10, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

Jay Gibson/ Oct. 20, 2017WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Head Coach Jay Gibson announces his resignation after 35 seasons coaching the West Fargo Packers. Gibson led the Packers to an impressive 217–140 record, a 61% winning percentage, and 29 playoff appearances. Gibson also led West Fargo to capture 11 Eastern Dakota Conference titles and advance to the state championship game…

Fargo man pleads guilty to sexually abusing minor

November 10, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Aaron Cofell (West Fargo Police Dept.)FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A Fargo man has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a minor. 26-year-old Aaron Cofell was charged with gross sexual imposition, endangerment of a child or vulnerable adult, simple assault and two drug-related charges. Cofell pleaded guilty to gross sexual imposition and endangerment of a child at a change of plea hearing on Monday. The…

Bundle Up Your Baby Bump Helps Families In Need

Bundle Up Your Baby Bump Seeks to Help Needy Families for the Colder Months

The biannual event saw a spike in attendance with many concerned about the suspension of SNAP benefits.

November 9, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Catholic Charities of North Dakota first sensed that families in the Fargo-Moorhead area were in need during the pandemic – and their biannual event, Bundle Up Your Baby Bump, has been occurring ever since. This one, held at Trinity Lutheran Elementary in West Fargo, is the 9th item giveaway. With the uncertainty over SNAP benefits…