Twelve National Guard Soldiers Return Home to Fargo
FARGO, N.D. -- For the last year and a half, Sgt. Tyler Nagel has been away from his family, serving his nation while protecting the airspace over Washington DC. He's seen his…
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Olive Street, an Accessories Store, Holds Grand Opening in West Fargo
WEST FARGO, N.D. -- Olive Street, a store that sells accessories like jewelry, shoes, and handbags, held a grand opening celebration. The whole store is 15 percent off on Friday, Nov. 16…
Jefferson Elementary Third Graders Learn about Recycling
FARGO, N.D. -- Third graders at Jefferson Elementary are learning how to reduce, reuse, and recycle. The three third grade classes learned what products are recyclable, and how recycling benefits the environment. Students also…
Devils Lake Officer Will Not Be Charged In Officer-Involved Shooting
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (AP) _ North Dakota prosecutors say they will not charge a Devils Lake police officer who shot and killed a man earlier this summer. Detective Brandon Potts killed 26-year-old…
LIVE: Big Blue Couch Coaching
By now you probably feel like the task of things you need to do for the holiday season is as full as it can possibly get. What with cooking and cleaning and decorating…
Fargo Fire Department Holds Graduation Ceremony for 497th Firefighter
FARGO, N.D. -- The Fargo Fire Department welcomes Brent Bachmeier, its 497th firefighter, with a graduation ceremony. "I'm ecstatic, I'm incredibly happy that I finally made it. I wanted a job I could feel…
Actors and Robots Helping Medical Students Get Closer to Dream Job
FARGO, N.D. -- Third–year medical students at UND are getting even closer to their dream job with a little help from actors and robots. KVRR's Danielle Church tells us how simulations are helping…
Salvation Army Plans to Raise $900,000 through Its Red Kettle Campaign
FARGO, N.D. -- As winter nears, you might see a slew of red kettles popping up around the metro. The Salvation Army is planning to raise $900,000 this winter through its annual Kettle Campaign.…
Trying to Change Habits: How the City of Fargo is Trying to Eliminate Plastic Bag Use
FARGO, N.D. -- In honor of America Recycles Day, the city of Fargo is running the "Day Without a Bag" campaign. It's not always easy to kick an old habit... ...but what if…
Local Conference is Cultivating Relationship Between Agriculture and Technology
Emerging Prairie brings farmers, agtech company founders, software developers and many more to their second annual Cultivate Conference. It focuses on the relationship between agriculture and technology. More than 20 speakers touched…
Courtyard by Marriott Opens Next to Sanford Medical Center in Fargo
FARGO, N.D. -- A new hotel opens its doors right next to Sanford's Medical Center in south Fargo. Courtyard by Marriott has been open for two weeks, but they held their ribbon cutting…
LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Perkins
Ladies' man Perkins has it all: the charm, the warmth, the playfulness, the ability to attract women from all corners of the studio. The four-month old kitten came in to visit live on…
Plants for Patients Inspiring a Little Compassion in the Red River Valley
FARGO, N.D. -- A non-profit with a mission is to spread a little compassion holds a fundraiser at Front Street Taproom. Plants for Patients puts small plants in handmade ceramic planters and then gives…
Fargo VA Now Offering Whole Health, Primary Prevention Practice to Help Veterans Heal
FARGO, N.D. -- The Fargo VA celebrates one of their new departments at the hospital with Whole Health Day. KVRR's Danielle Church tells us how whole health is getting rid of surgery…
Soldiers Return to North Dakota After Almost Yearlong Mission in Afghanistan
FARGO, N.D. -- Just in time for Thanksgiving, over a dozen North Dakotans are back home after an almost yearlong mission in Afghanistan. About 15 members of the North Dakota Army National…
Author Jon Krakauer Draws Packed Crowd at Concordia
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Students packed the Knutson Campus Center at Concordia to hear from author Jon Krakauer. Krakauer spoke about his best–selling book, Missoula, which shares the experience of five victims…
Danica Patrick Motivates Business Leaders at Chamber's "Voices of Vision"
FARGO, N.D. -- In her time behind the wheel, Danica Patrick became the first woman to win an Indy Car race and the first woman to have a lead in the…
NDSU Students Learn about Careers in Cybersecurity
FARGO, N.D. -- Students learned more about careers in cybersecurity and computer science at NDSU. Many civilian and military organizations are looking to hire NDSU students for jobs specializing in information security. Seven different…
Sandy's Donuts Announces New Fargo Location
FARGO, N.D. - Sandy's Donuts is making it even easier for customers to stop by and grab a donut. The business is adding a third location at 4281 45th Street South…
Creating More Than a Mosaic: How Art is Being Used to Create a Closer Community
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Community members are assembling pieces of glass which will end up as a mosaic inside a Moorhead apartment building. KVRR's Danielle Church tells us why the project is about much more…
Moorhead Parks and Recreation Looks to Sell Sports Center to City's School District
MOORHEAD, Minn --- The Moorhead School District and the city's Parks and Recreation Department are coming to an agreement on selling the Sports Center. If approved, the Center will be sold…
Otter Tail County Becomes First MN County to Raise Minimum Tobacco Age
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. -- When Diane Thorson began serving as Otter Tail County's Public Health Director in 1978, she said it was common to see county commissioners smoking in the council…
Costco Warehouse Donates Over $36,000 to Children's Miracle Network
FAGRO, N.D. --- Costco Warehouse is giving back and donating over $36,000 to Children's Miracle Network. Costco employees presented the check at Sanford Children's Hospital in Fargo. Six-year-old…
Local Woman Selected to Help Decorate White House for Christmas
FARGO, N.D. -- One local woman, Amanda Morgan, is going to the White House after being picked to help decorate for Christmas. "Since I was a little kid, I've just dreamed…
Concordia Students Discuss America's Future Post-Midterm Elections
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Concordia students discuss America's future now that the midterm elections are over. That includes the divide between the House and the Senate, voter turnout and how it all specifically impacts North…
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Central Cass Wins Impact Softball League
HILLSBORO, N.D. -- The North Dakota Impact Softball League wrapped up play on Tuesday with semifinal and Championship action. Thompson beat Hankinson and Central Cass beat Cass-Traill to advance to the Championship. The 2019 State…
Los Angeles Chargers QB Stick Back in Dakotas Working Out With Sanford Power
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Former North Dakota State and current Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Easton Stick is working through a virtual off-season and a quarterback competition, however, that did not take away from making time…
West Fargo's The Lights Plaza celebrates grand opening
WEST FARGO, N.D. -- The Lights Plaza in West Fargo is officially open. The city hosted a Ribbon Cutting ceremony to officially add the Plaza to West Fargo's community owned spaces. The celebration included speeches…
Forbes Magazine Spotlights Drekker Brewing
FARGO, N.D. -- A local brewery is getting some big attention thanks to Forbes Magazine. The business magazine reached out to Drekker Brewing to profile the brewery for a recent issue of the magazine. One…
Doctors want more students to get physicals this year despite exemptions
FARGO, ND - The North Dakota High School Activities Association is allowing students to use last year's physicals due to the coronavirus. It's just one of the reasons parents may be choosing to opt out…
Governor Doug Burgum outlines K-12 Smart Restart Plan to open schools
FARGO, N.D. -- The decision on how to educate students this year will be left in the hands of each school district. District leaders will have the opportunity to decide whether to teach…
Moorhead Tastee Freez Feels The Community Support After Being Vandalized
MOORHEAD, Minn.- Tastee Freeze receives outpouring support after it gets vandalized overnight. The owners received a call from the Moorhead Police at around 2:00 Tuesday morning after a passerby noticed something was wrong. They…
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Burgum to discuss plans for K-12 education at 3:30 p.m.
FARGO, N.D.--Gov. Doug Burgum is holding a press conference to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and the state's plan for K-12 education in the fall. Burgum will be joined by State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler. In addition, Fargo Public Schools and…
GoFundMe seeks to gather justice for airman killed at Grand Forks Air Force Base
GRAND FORKS, N.D.--A GoFundMe is set up to seek to create positive change for women's safety in the military after a shooting at Grand Forks Air Force Base last month. The account has…
Thinking Green: Rain Barrels
You know the saying, "too much of a good thing"? Living in this region we know what that's like -- like when we're having too much rain, for example. But if you can figure…
Social Distancing: Distanced From Shore
With summer recreation season here, we've been looking at ways to get away from it all while social distancing. I've been planning a couple camping trips in the next few months, trying to…
Nationwide coin shortage hits Fargo-Moorhead
FARGO, ND - You may have noticed signs at your favorite fast food restaurants asking for exact change or a credit card, that's because there is a coin shortage nationwide. The cause of the shortage:…
2020 live horse racing at North Dakota Horse Park is a go
FARGO, N.D. -- If you're looking for something to do this weekend, live horse racing is a good bet. The races begin this Friday and Saturday at the North Dakota Horse Park in Fargo…
City Commission, Fargo Police revise policy on use of chokeholds
FARGO, N.D. -- The Fargo City Commission votes unanimously in favor of a revision to Fargo Police's "Response to Resistance" Policy. "It needs to stop," said Faith Dixon with Black Lives Matter Fargo-Moorhead. "The…
Social Distancing: Camping Tips
I've been trying to come up with some socially distanced vacation ideas. I settled on camping. I went camping all the time when I was a kid. But it's been a while so…
Ask Danny: Stains on Wood Floors
Getting stains out of clothes is tough. Getting stains off of floors is a nightmare. Danny Lipford wakes us up with some tips on how to repair stained wood floors in this morning's Ask…
Cass County Vector Control seeing uptick in tick activity
FARGO, N.D. -- We may still be social distancing, but it's that time of year when a certain critter will get too close for comfort; we're talking ticks and the potential exposure to Lyme disease.…
Author of "The Wax Pack, on the Road in Search of Baseball's Afterlife" discusses book
Fargo: Have you ever wondered where some of the athletes you loved as a kid are now? Brad Balukjian from California was inspired by a pack of baseball cards to track some former major leaguers…
F-M City Soccer Running Free Scrimmages And Encouraging People To Sign Up For Fall Leagues
FARGO, N.D. -- At Centennial Park in Fargo, players are chatting and lacing up for a game of soccer that requires no invitation. "That's actually how F-M City Soccer started; there wasn't a league in…
20 Years Later: KVRR Local News Hits a Milestone
FARGO, N.D. --This weekend marks a milestone for KVRR Local News. We have been around 20 years ever since our first on-air newscast in July 2000. Former news director Jim Shaw says, "with us, we…
RedHawks fall in series finale against Chicago
FARGO, N.D. – The Chicago Dogs jumped out to an 8-1 lead after six innings, and the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks couldn't get enough offense over the final four innings to complete a comeback in an 8-3…
RedHawks handle business in win over Chicago
FARGO, N.D. - After a rough first start to the 2020 season, RedHawks' pitcher Tyler Pike bounced back with a strong performance in a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Dogs at Newman Outdoor Field on…
Making More Than Custom Creates New Colorful Display At Moorhead Mall
MOORHEAD, MINN. -- Making More Than Custom is looking to add a little color to the Moorhead Center Mall. The Moorhead Screen Printing & Embroidery company is hosting a rock painting sessions for people to…
A Juneteenth Celebration Sheds Light On Racism
MOORHEAD,- "I knew the cotton fields. I knew the plantations. Now, I see hope." Hope, Destiny says, for a future where black people are no longer killed or discriminated against solely for the color of…
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