Polar Plunge returns to The Lights to support Special Olympics ND athletes
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- They are freezin' for a reason into North Dakota's frigid waters for a good cause. The Polar Plunge is back at The Lights in West Fargo giving our…
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EXCLUSIVE: Minnesota Twins President Dave St. Peter Joins KVRR Sports Extra to Talk Twins Baseball
MINNEAPOLIS -- Twins President Dave St. Peter joins Sports Extra to talk about a report that says Target Field will have the cheapest home opener, the Carlos Correa signing, Luis Arraez trade AND MORE. …
F-M area gets a good view of the Northern Lights
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Occurring around 62 miles above the sky, The Northern Lights are dramatic and colorful light formations which can be seen when you look up. "It looks like special effects to…
LIVE: PRCA Championship Rodeo Rides Into Fargo
The rodeo rides into the Fargodome this weekend. The PRCA Championship Rodeo will bring more than 200 cowboys and cowgirls to compete in a variety of events. You have Bareback bronc riding.…
Fargo area economy boosted as thousands attend NCAA regionals
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- The NCAA hockey tournament is at Scheels Arena. "I've never been to Fargo before, first time. We probably won't do much, we did hear about going to a Sandy's Donut shop,…
Sweet Dreams Confections expands in grand opening
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Sweet Dreams Confections in Fargo holds an open house grand opening for its expansion. The shop's owner, Lee Paseka, says it's always been a quaint store and it stays…
Recent Weather Could Affect Local Flooding
FARGO (KVRR) – Flooding in our region is nothing new. However, with the recent snowfall there could be a chance for some flooding even this year. The risk of significant flooding has increased since…
'Shark Tank' Star Praises North Dakota Economy, Takes Dig at Minnesota and Moorhead
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- An investor known for his role as a judge on the hit reality show 'Shark Tank' has a lot of praise for North Dakota but not so much for Minnesota.…
LIVE: The Nice Thing About Ice
Sick of all the ice outside? There's one way to make it fun while we wait for spring to hit. This weekend, you can catch young athletes taking a spin on the ice at the…
LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Kraft
If you're thinking a mastiff mix must come complete with that laid-back, sedentary, couch-potato personality that mastiffs have a reputation for, think again. Kraft is a a big beautiful boy who's all about being active,…
Bowl For Kids Sake Raising Money For Local Youth
FARGO (KVRR) - Big Brothers Big Sisters is America's leader in one-to-one youth service. Kids with a Big Brother or Big Sister show real differences in their personal and academic lives. Bowl…
NY Jets Center and Co-Founder Of Able Games Brings Inclusion To Our Local Schools
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) -- Inclusion in schools is becoming more and more common. Connor McGovern, the co-founder of ABLE games and Center for the New York Jets, is helping bring that inclusion to our…
Senate bill in ND legislature focuses on parents' fundamental rights
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- A bill in the North Dakota legislature focuses on parents' rights, education and consenting medical treatment for their children. The Senate bill would let parents direct the education, moral and religious…
Minot teen to appear on "The Jennifer Hudson Show" after half-court shot goes viral
MINOT, N.D. (KVRR) -- A seventh grader from Minot goes viral after winning a basketball shootout contest at his school and now he's appearing on the Jennifer Hudson Show. 13-year-old JJ Franks from Bishop Ryan…
Is there any relief from the snow?
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Many cleaned up from a winter storm which packed a punch on the valley Tuesday evening. High snowfall rates exceeding 1" per hour at times reduced visibility and made driving conditions…
Fire destroys implement dealership in western Minnesota
MADISON, Minn. (KVRR-KWAT) - A Tuesday night fire has destroyed the John Deere implement dealership in Madison, Minnesota, and led to the evacuation of some nearby homes and apartments. The Lac Qui Parle County…
LIVE: John C. Reilly Joining Benefit Concert For Grand Forks Children's Museum
A Hollywood star is bringing his guitar to the Northern Valley to raise money for a new Children's destination. Grand Forks singer/songwriter Tom Brosseau invited his friend, actor John C. Reilly, to join…
LIVE: Get Lunch & Help People In Need With "Dine While You Donate" Day At Culver's
You can help kids experiencing homelessness just by grabbing lunch later this week. Golden Drive is partnering with Culvers to a "Dine While You Donate" event. On Thursday, 20% of all sales at…
Fargo Police say 2022 overall crime down compared to 2021
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Fargo Police Department crime statistics shows a slight decrease in overall offenses against people last year. But Chief David Zibolski noted increases in both aggravated assault and rape. Zibolski says the…
'Dead Man Walking' author discusses Rodriguez case, expects federal executions to decline
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- The case of Alfonso Rodriguez, Jr. is one that is well-known in our community. The federal government recently decided not to pursue the death penalty for Rodriguez, Jr. "Being sentenced to…
National Poison Prevention Week & Keeping Your Family Safe
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- It's National Poison Prevention Week and accidental poisoning is more common than you would think. In order to keep your family safe the best measure would be to make sure your…
ND House bill would prohibit trans birth certificates reflecting new identity
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- A bill in the North Dakota legislature would keep transgender people from obtaining birth certificates reflecting their new identity. The bill allows three exceptions. One includes basic data entry errors. Another…
Boys Basketball: DGF Rebels off to State
GLYNDON, M.N. -- "It was freaking pretty cool to be honest," said senior guard Owen Leach. "I thought it was pretty cool. I was just happy we won. I told a lot of people I…
Tina Fisk Says City Asked Her to Leave
West Fargo's longtime city administrator says she was asked to leave her position. At the city commision meeting, commissioners voted unanimously to accept the resignation of Tina Fisk. Fisk announced last Wednesday that she was…
Rising Interest Rates Impact on Housing Market
The Federal Reserve is expected to hike rates by one-quarter of a percent and although that doesn't seem like much, it could mean hundreds of dollars per month extra for local home…
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NDSU men's basketball gets healthy ahead of final stretch
FARGO, N.D. --NDSU men's basketball is off to an 8-2 start in the summit league, the best start to conference play since the 2014-15 season. What might make that hard to believe is that…
HS Boy's Basketball Roundup: Top-Ranked Kindred Defeats Oak Grove
FARGO, ND - Not long after a win against Richland that gave them a top rank in Class B, Kindred Boys Basketball didn't slow down as they defeated Oak Grove 71-54 away from home…
NDSU Thrower Akealy Moton Heads into Bison Cup With More Belief After Good Start to Indoor Season
FARGO, N.D. -- North Dakota State Track and Field is getting ready to host its third indoor invite of the season, the Bison Open, this weekend. One of the groups that continues to put up…
UND Softball's Offense "Biggest Weakness" Heading into New Season
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- North Dakota softball also returns to the field this week starting on Friday in Texas. The Fighting Hawks are coming off a 22 and 34 season where it was hard…
Youthful NDSU Softball Team Ready to Take on Bigger Roles in New Season
FARGO, N.D. -- Its hard to tell by going outside, however, spring sports are here and North Dakota State softball is getting ready for a new season inside. NDSU is coming off the program's…
High School Basketball Roundup: Shanley Girls, Sheyenne Boys Win
FARGO, N.D. -- Big Tuesday night in the EDC for boys and girls basketball. Shanley Girls came into the night tied for second in the conference with Davies. Sheyenne sat a game and a…
Bye Week Gives Opportunity for UND Hockey to Keep Improving in Competitive Areas
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- North Dakota Hockey is riding high into a bye week after earning their first series sweep in a month and putting up nine goals against Colorado College. UND won't play…
Grand Forks Red River's Obioha Wins High School Play of the Week
FARGO, N.D. -- Grand Forks Red River's Will Obioha is the winner of the Chris Heise High School Play of the Week. Obioha's dunk against Sheyenne in EDC play received 64 percent…
UND Hockey Rounds Out Weekend With Sweep
GRAND FORKS, ND - North Dakota Hockey stayed hot over the weekend with a pair of wins against Colorado College. KVRR's Kathryn Gallo reports from Ralph Engelstad Arena.
Fargo Davies Stays Undefeated
FARGO, ND - It's safe to say Fargo Davies didn't max out any offense in Thursday's 17-0 win given that the Eagles scored another three goals on Saturday afternoon en route to…
Kindred Girl's Basketball Stays Hot With Another Win
GRAND FORKS, ND - The Vikings won their 14th game of the season Saturday evening with a 68-51 win over Thompson.
North Dakota Hockey Sweeps Weekend Set
GRAND FORKS, ND - North Dakota Hockey defeated Colorado College 8-1 on Saturday night for their 20th win on the year.
HS Hockey Roundup: Fargo North Takes Down Grafton-Park River
FARGO, N.D. -- Fargo North hosted Grafton-Park River Friday night. The game was all tied up at one after the first period. In the second, Caden Fritel got the scoring going for the…
HS Basketball Roundup: Davies Tops Grand Forks Red River
FARGO, N.D. -- Davies Boys Basketball remains a top the EDC standings heading into Friday night's match-up with Grand Forks Red River. The Roughriders are one of the teams in the top half of…
Play of the Week Nominees: January 31
FARGO, N.D. -- This week's Chris Heise High School Play of the Week nominees take us to both the ice and the court. First up, from Fargo North boys hockey, Wyatt Johnson nails a…
UND hockey outlasts Colorado College
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- A strong defensive performance from both teams ended in a 1-0 win for North Dakota over Colorado College. Peter Thome had a big day in net for the Fighting Hawks.…
MSUM Basketball Victorious In Double Header
MOORHEAD, MN - The Minnesota Moorhead women's basketball team ended the game on a 7-0 run to earn a 66-63 win over Minnesota State, Mankato on Friday night at Nemzek Fieldhouse in Moorhead,…
University of Minnesota Crookston brings back hockey
We are elated to officially announce the return of hockey to @UMNCrookston. The Golden Eagles will compete in ACHA Division II in the Central Region and will begin play in the 2020-21 season! We will have more exciting news…
Class B High School Basketball Roundup: Kindred, Richland Win
FARGO, ND - Richland used a strong offensive outing to beat Oak Grove 63-50 on Thursday night. A two-pointer to end the 1st quarter gave the Grovers a 17-12 lead but the Colts…
NDSU Softball Tops Summit League Preseason Poll
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – (NDSU Athletics) North Dakota State University was selected as the Summit League preseason softball favorites in a poll of the league's seven head coaches released on Thursday, Jan. 30. NDSU…
UND Men's Basketball's Mindset Change Key to Team's Recent Success
GRAND FORKS, N.D -- After dropping four games in a row, North Dakota men's basketball has turned a corner in their season. The Fighting Hawks won their last two games against Western Illinois and…
UND Hockey's Westin Michaud 'Excited' to Play Against Old Team
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- UND hockey is back at the Ralph on Friday to begin a series against Colorado college. It is an extra special weekend for senior Westin Michaud, as the UND transfer…
High School Hockey Roundup: Moorhead Boys, Davies Girls Win
FARGO, N.D. -- In Tuesday night high school hockey action, Moorhead put up nine goals against Bemidji to get their 17th win on the season. Forward Carson Triggs recorded a hat trick. On the…
UND basketball remembers Kobe Bryant
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- News of the shocking and tragic death of NBA superstar Kobe Bryant had the world shaken up on Sunday, and that includes here in the state of North Dakota,…
The Mamba Mentality: NDSU Basketball Reflects on the Life of Kobe Bryant
FARGO. N.D. -- Its been a little over 24 hours since the world was shocked at the news of Kobe Bryant's passing along with his 13-year old daughter, Gianna, and seven others in…
Honor Flight from Grand Forks Includes One WWII Veteran
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) -- The latest Veterans Honor Flight left Grand Forks Sunday morning with 109 veterans on board. That includes one from World War 2. KVRR'S Emily Welker and photojournalist Emily Harmon are…
48th year of ValleyCon
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - The people of Fargo dressed up as their favorite characters for the 48th year of ValleyCon this weekend. Valley con 48 let the people of Fargo escape reality for the weekend.…
Concordia College inaugurates 12th president
MOORHEAD, MINN. (KVRR) - Members of the Concordia college community came to show their support for the school's new president, Dr. Colin Irvine. The prayer filled ceremony had musical performances by the Concordia Band and…
RED RIVER VS. DGF | 10/13 DJ COLTER HIGH SCHOOL PLAY OF THE WEEK
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Play number one... The Hawks go back to pass, but Thomas Kraft for Red River jumps the route and intercepts the ball for a PICK-6. In play number 2... Detroit Lakes…
DEACONS STAY UNBEATEN: SPORTS EXTRA FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL HIGHLIGHTS 10/13
FARGO, N.D. -- Scores from the region: LANGDON-E-M,50,CARRINGTON,8,FINAL,HS FB (THURS) DICKINSON TRINITY,50,SOUTHERN MCLEAN,2,FINAL,HS FB (THURS) DGF,28,EAST GF,8,FINAL,HS FB…
ValleyCon returns for 48th year
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- If you're looking for an escape from reality for a weekend ValleyCon has something for you. ValleyCon is excited to be back for its 48th year with some new elements to…
Concordia College unveils its new state of the art Heimarck Center
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - The center is named after long time professor in the health science department, Dr. Ted Heimarck. Concordia Colleges President Colin Irvine said, "Behind me is a building that exists because he existed…
U.S. Border Patrol sees massive increase of apprehensions from the northern border
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) - According to the U.S. Border Patrol, apprehensions have skyrocketed compared to last year in the Grand Forks sector. In 2021, there were 90, and in 2022 it was at 81,…
University of North Dakota opens new Learning Center
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) - The University of North Dakota is trying something new to help their students prepare for the future. The experiential learning center provides students opportunities they may not get elsewhere…
Update: Some West Fargo church members return from Israel
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Some members of a West Fargo church group who'd been stuck in war-torn Israel are back home after a long journey from the Middle East. The group…
Pet Connection: Meet Sneakers
Sneakers is a hoot. The talkative African Grey Parrot joined Pet Connection this week from C.A.A.R.E. in West Fargo. She's 34-years-old. Birds like her can live to 80, so she'd be a…
Fargo Police Department seeking recruits for academy starting in January
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo Police Department is looking for recruits to join its upcoming Fargo Police Academy class this January. This 13-week program will consist of training in the classroom, workouts, and…
Kesselring Vineyards near Kindred is Making Wine in a Different way
KINDRED, N.D. (KVRR) - Harvest has begun at the only winery in North America that harvests Riverbank grapes and it's just half an hour from Fargo. Kesselring Vineyards in Kindred uses Vitis Riparia better known…
UND Hockey Begins Season Friday
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- The North Dakota Fighting Hawks open the season ranked No. 7 in the country and will host the Ice Breaker tournament this weekend. UND will play two different opponents to open…
Burgum Gives Speech on Foreign Policy and Security While Rep. Phillips Mulls Dem Bid for President
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR/AP/CNN) -- Gov. Doug Burgum delivers his foreign policy address taking aim at President Joe Biden and his administration's policies. The Republican presidential candidate made his remarks at the Hudson Institute, a…
City of Fargo moving trees to city hall grounds
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - The city of Fargo is in the process of moving roughly 30 trees from a nursery. Most of these trees will be placed around the grounds of city hall. "To take…
'Brought chills to me': West Fargo church group makes it out of Israel; has flights back to U.S.
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Over 80 people affiliated with the Holy Cross Catholic Church are in the process of making their way back to West Fargo after they were nearly caught up in…
LIVE: Carbs for a Cause
MOORHEAD -- Nonprofit HOPE Inc. is taking its mission to Moorhead, home of the Spuds, this morning. The Spud students at Robert Asp Elementary are playing wheelchair soccer to learn what it takes to…
Kacie Buckets Named Summit League Preseason Women's Basketball Player of the Year
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- North Dakota Women's Basketball star, Kacie Borowicz has been named the Summit League's preseason player of the year. The graduate student point guard led the league in points with 21…
West Fargo begins the next step of its sanitation study with a survey
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - It will help the city meet the sanitation needs of the community. The questions focus on the city's need for large ideas and extra garbage pick up. The survey also reflects…
Great Plains Food Banks Mobile Pantry makes five stops
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - In 2008 Great Plains Food Bank started their mobile food pantry, delivering fresh produce and non-perishables to those in need. Moorhead Business Association member and volunteer Alisha Nelson said, "It's…
MSUM's 'Become a Teacher Day'
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - Amid the teacher shortage crisis, Minnesota State University Moorhead looks to help out by having a 'Become a Teacher' day. The university gave local high school students a look at studying…
Barbenheimer phenomenon to be discussed at MSUM
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - The cultural phenomenon known as Barbenheimer will be studied for years to come. A panel will be held at Minnesota State University Moorhead to talk about Barbie and Oppenheimer. This discussion…
DEACONS SOCCER WINS CHRIS HEISE HIGH SCHOOL PLAY OF THE WEEK
Shanley Boys Soccer is off to the North Dakota Boys State Soccer Tournament this week and they hope to secure the State Championship as the number one seed out of the…
Indigenous People's Day Celebrations in Fargo-Moorhead
FARGO N.D. (KVRR) - There were all kinds of events this Indigenous Peoples' Day throughout the Fargo Moorhead area. NDSU held an event to bring awareness to how Indigenous People have been treated in…
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