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Shoplifter who assaulted prevention loss employee at Fargo store is tracked down and arrested

May 29, 2025

TJ Nelson,

Madison DunkirkFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Police in Fargo arrest a woman suspected of shoplifting a $700 coffee machine on Tuesday, May 20 at a business in the 4200 block of 13th Avenue South. A loss prevention employee observed the woman loading a cart with high-value merchandise and attempting to leave the store without paying. When the employee tried to stop…

Annual Stroke Walk Shows Support for Survivors

The event is organized by Essentia's stroke program, with them saying it's important for patients to feel there are things to look forward to after an incident.

May 28, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – May is Stroke Awareness Month, and Essentia Health held its annual event to support stroke survivors. This is the 4th year of Essentia’s stroke walk. It was held this afternoon on the indoor track at Rustad Recreation Center in West Fargo. The event was free for participants, and everyone was welcome to sign up, from…

Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue Holds Adoption Event in West Fargo

The organization, based in Rolette County, trekked in some adorable pups to try and help them find their forever homes.

May 24, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Sophie jumps up, eager to meet her potential family.WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Several adorable adoptable dogs were hauled into West Fargo this weekend to give them a chance at finding a forever home – and to highlight a shelter doing great work in an underserved area. Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue is located in Rolette County, up near the Canadian…

West Fargo Closes Flood Diversion Gates

The city of Fargo was reportedly going to follow suit, but felt that conditions had dried up enough where it was no longer necessary.

May 22, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The weather has dried up but that doesn’t mean officials aren’t still worried about the heavy amount of recent rainfall. That’s why West Fargo decided to close the Sheyenne River diversion gates. Officials worked with Southeast Cass Water Resource District to initiate those north and south gate closures. The city says the rain combined with…

Two-Day Card Show Packs West Fargo Arena

The Dakota Card Show made good use of the space at Veterans Memorial.

May 18, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. – The trading card hobby is alive and well, as evidenced by the huge turnout this weekend at Veterans Memorial Arena. The Dakota Card Show set up 150 tables inside the space, which means well over 200 vendors were there showcasing their products. There were sports and Pokemon cards, of course, but also other collectibles like signed…

United Way of Cass-Clay’s Day of Action Exceeds Previous Year Numbers

May 14, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Here at United Way and across 45 locations, nearly five hundred volunteers have shared their time to support the United Way’s mission of helping their community. “It’s been great, it’s nice and hot, so we’re pretty much getting a workout in and giving back. So it’s been great to get out, learn about another wonderful non-profit…

Third Annual Cruise for a Cure Brings Out Classic Cars

May 11, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hot rods and classic cars, the third annual Cruise for A Cure opened up for many to come out. The charity car show in the parking lot of Veterans Memorial Arena in West Fargo was put together by the minds of two girls who were in high school. The idea came from inspiration from their…

Ziti’s Italian American Restaurant Coming To “The Lights” in June

May 8, 2025

TJ Nelson,

www.zitiswest.comWEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — La dolce vita indeed! A new Italian-American restaurant is coming to West Fargo so you can enjoy “the sweet life”. It’s called Ziti’s Italian American. In a social media post, the owners say they are working hard to get the restaurant open in June in “The Lights” development. They plan to offer lunch, dinner, catering,…

UPDATE: Motorcycle Rider Identified After Fatal Crash Into Motorhome on Main Ave. in Fargo

May 7, 2025

TJ Nelson, Eric Bolin, Jim Monk,

(THURSDAY UPDATE) Authorities identify the West Fargo man killed in a motorcycle crash as 34-year-old Christopher Bredemus. —————– (10PM UPDATE) North Dakota Highway Patrol says the motorcycle rider who was involved in a crash on Main Avenue in Fargo on Wednesday afternoon has died of his injuries. They say the 34-year-old man from West Fargo was wearing a helmet. The…

Concert Series: “Nothing But A Good Time” with Bret Michaels at The Lights

May 7, 2025

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Get ready for “Nothing But A Good Time” with Poison frontman Bret Michaels. He is bringing his “Parti-Gras” tour to The Lights in West Fargo on Friday, September 12. Michaels has sold over 100 million records, digital downloads and streams worldwide and had numerous hits including the now classic, “Every Rose Has Its Thorn”. Tickets…