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Agricultural Education from the Red River Valley Fair

The room combines facts and learning experiences regarding agriculture with live, adorable animals.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Red River Valley Fair is on day 6 and there’s still plenty to see and do at the fairgrounds. One enticing exhibit in the midst of this heat is the Agricultural Education building. This space features various interactive exhibits that teach interesting facts about farming and crops. There’s also a petting zoo with many…

Warm temperatures cause roads to buckle

WEST FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) — Warm weather has created some trouble for commuters as some area roads have buckled. Roads buckle when the temperature is high enough to cause the pavement to expand. This is typically when temperatures are above 90º F for several days. Roads are designed so they can expand and contract without causing issues. When concrete is exposed…

Update: West Fargo Police ask for help locating assault suspect

Police blocked off an area near the post office and 4th Street East. 

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – UPDATE: West Fargo Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect in an assault that took place around 4 A.M. near the West Fargo Post Office. They are asking that members of the public review security camera footage from 2 to 5 A.M. in the areas of I-94 to Main Avenue and…

Lundy’s Hosts Fundraiser on Landon Solberg’s Birthday

Landon would have been 18 on June 29, 2025.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – People looking to beat the heat with a sweet treat also helped give back to a good cause. Lundy’s Ice Cream in West Fargo at The Lights held a fundraiser for Landon’s Light. The foundation, established in memory of Landon Solberg, helps kids battling serious illnesses, especially cancer. 20% of the sales today at Lundy’s…

Cooking Fire in West Fargo Damages Apartment

No-one was hurt, but the resident of the unit in which the fire started will be displaced.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Northern Lights Apartments are recovering from an early-morning fire caused by a cooking incident. At approximately 6:25 a.m. Sunday, June 29, the West Fargo Fire Department responded to 2920 Sheyenne Street for reports of a structure fire. Smoke was coming from a fifth-floor unit and the sprinkler system had been activated. The initial cause…

Third Annual Busch Battle for Pallet of Beer

The tournament served as a fundraiser for Farm Rescue.

WEST FARGO, N.D. – Cornhole players turned up at the Lights in West Fargo on Saturday, raising money for a good cause – while also competing for massive prize. The third annual Busch Battle kicked off at noon. 16 teams signed up, with an entry fee of $60, and all that money is going to Farm Rescue, a nonprofit that…

Change to short-term rental ordinance in West Fargo tabled, committee started to research the topic

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — City commissioners in West Fargo vote to table the second reading of a new ordinance to restrict who can operate short-term rental properties. It would make primary residences the only ones eligible to be used as short-term rentals, leaving investment properties out of the equation. Commissioners decided to start a committee to look into the…

Celebrating Father’s Day in the F-M Area

There were plenty of great deals for Dad if you knew where to look.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- It is Father’s Day, and many businesses in the region offering special promotions to help families celebrate the dads in their lives. Junkyard Brewing Company in West Fargo teamed up with Sandy’s Donuts for a giveaway. Each dad that stopped in for a drink also received a free donut. They said it was a natural partnership, with…

West Fargo Street Fair Attracts Most Vendors to Date

It seemed like the clouds parted specifically so that attendees could have the best day possible.

WEST FARGO, N.D. – A prediction of cloudy skies seemingly didn’t dissuade anyone from showing up to the West Fargo Street Fair on Saturday. The event saw record numbers – for both shopper turnout and number of vendors. West Fargo Park District said they had over 90 booths register this year. There were a wide range of crafts for sale,…

West Fargo Residents Face Restricted Driveway Access

Near 8th Street West and Westwynd Drive, much of the road has been torn up for a complete overhaul.

WEST FARGO, N.D. – Road construction in a West Fargo neighborhood left some residents without access to their driveways on Friday, June 13. The Westwynd Mill and Overlay Project is in the area near 8th St W and Westwynd Drive. Crews will be resurfacing roads as well as conducting spot replacement of curbs and gutters in the area. According to…