KVRR's Weekend Crew Takes on the Cardboard Sled Race
FARGO, N.D. -- It's the race of the century. Three members of KVRR's Weekend Crew took to the hills in their very own structurally sound cardboard sleds. Competitor One: Nick "Potato…
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No Fish Caught Again at the Frosty Bobber Winter Carnival
EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. -- Fargo isn't the only city in the valley throwing a winter celebration this weekend. The Frosty Bobber Winter Carnival began back in the 1990's and…
The City of Fargo Works with the Community to Plan Future Expansions
FARGO, N.D. -- The City of Fargo is working with the community to add expansions all throughout town. City workers are putting together a downtown master plan after spending the summer collecting…
Sneak Peek at the Frostival Ice Sculptures
FARGO, N.D. -- The second annual F–M Frostival kicked off Friday, but before the celebration began snow carvers were hard at work getting their sculptures in shape. Outside of…
The Red River Valley Boat Show Gets People in the Mood for Summer
FARGO, N.D. -- There's nothing like teasing summer in the middle of winter. The Red River Valley Boat Show is more than just boats. You'll find paddleboards, jet skis,…
Career and Technical Education "Winterfest" Open House
FARGO, N.D. -- Students taking career and technical education classes at South Fargo High School held an open house for their peers and parents. The open house took place…
Frostival Returns To Fargo
FARGO, N.D. -- It's warmer than usual this January, but that's not stopping the 2017 Frostival, which began in downtown Fargo where families joined together for a fun-filled…
National Weather Service Says Spring Flooding is Likely in the F-M Area
FARGO, N.D. -- Spring flooding throughout the Red River Valley is likely this year. The National Weather Service released their first flooding forecast of the year. "It doesn't necessarily…
Seniors Learn All About Smartphones and Tablets
The world of smartphones and computers is constantly changing. That's why AARP and AT&T teamed up for the Technology Workshop for Seniors. It's the first time they've ever done this,…
Fargo Fire Department's Captain Retires After 30 Years
A Fargo Fire Captain retires after 30 years of serving the community. Firefighters and law enforcement members joined Ellis Aakre and his family to celebrate his time with the department.…
University of North Dakota Moving Conferences for Basketball, Football
GRAND FORKS - The University of North Dakota is moving its basketball teams to the Summit League and its football team to the Missouri Valley Football Conference. The programs currently compete…
Release of NDresponse.gov Strikes Up DAPL Conversation
North Dakota launched a new state website. NDResponse.gov is split between two main sections: spring flooding and pipeline protests. The DAPL section is populated with daily police logs and press releases…
Lawmakers Seek to Lighten Marijuana Penalties in North Dakota
A bill to decriminalize marijuana is under discussion in the North Dakota legislature. Republican State Representative Rick Becker of Bismarck introduced the bill to help cut state spending. Bill 1340 is…
DOW Closes Above 20,000 Points
It's a historic day for the stock exchange. The Dow Jones has surpassed the 20,000 mark for the first time. This comes after speculation as to how the markets…
Health Officials Urge Women to Get Screened for Cervical Cancer
January is Cervical Cancer awareness month. Cass County health officials say getting screened and vaccinated are the best ways to prevent cervical cancer. Fargo Cass Public Health says each year, 12,000…
Cookie Time! Girl Scouts Preparing For Cookie-Selling Season
KVRR's Jackie Kelly talks to Jen Jamieson with Girl Scouts Dakota Horizon about the upcoming Girl Scout Cookie season. To celebrate 100 years of selling cookies, the Girl Scouts are releasing…
Officers Around the Country Pay Respects to Fallen Rolette County Deputy
Funeral services were held for the Rolette County Sheriff's Deputy who was shot and killed in the line of duty last Thursday. The service for Colt…
Local Officers Lend Support for Fallen Rolette County Deputy
Law Enforcement officers from multiple agencies from around the area are lending their support at Deputy Allery's funeral in Belcourt. Officers from Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo and…
President Trump Takes Action on Keystone, Dakota Access Pipelines
President Trump signed executive actions to advance two controversial pipelines. The actions signed by President Trump would advance the approval for the Dakota Access pipeline which was…
Warm or Cold: Frostival Will Go On!
While many welcome the warmer January, winter events continue to take a hit. In Fargo, four January days and nights above freezing is unheard of. We may…
Volunteers Prep for Frostival
The 2017 Frostival kicks off this Friday and the community has been working together to build the perfect winter set up. The Frostival will include activities such as cardboard sled races, snow…
Girl Scout Cookie Sales Coming Soon
We hope your sweet tooth is ready because Girl Scouts in the metro will start selling their classic cookies next week. Girl Scout cookies will be on…
Salvation Army Beats Red Kettle Goal of $900,000
You helped the Salvation Army reach its annual Red Kettle fundraising goal in the metro. They raised $904,678, beating the goal of $900,000. Majors Elaine and Byron Medlock say they…
Early Screening for Prostate Cancer Key to Survival
Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer for men and it's a highly survivable disease if caught early. According to the American Cancer Society,…
Governor Dayton in Good Spirits After Announcing Cancer Diagnosis
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton says he's been diagnosed with prostate cancer but will finish the final two years of his term. Dayton made the announcement just hours…
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North Dakota's Stroke System Trying to Increase Survival Rates
FARGO, N.D. -- Not everyone who has a stroke will pick up the phone and call 911. "We had 30,000 calls in 2018. Strokes only make up one percent and we know there's…
"The Jacob Wetterling Documentary" Holds Trailer Party to Raise Money for the Film
FARGO, N.D.-- Nearly 30 years ago, 11–year–old Jacob Wetterling was abducted from his Minnesota hometown and killed. Filmmaker Chris Newberry is telling Jacob's story. For the past three and a half years,…
Elle Interiors Opens in Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- If you are looking to spruce up your home, there's a new place that can help your design dreams become a reality. Elle Interiors held the grand opening of its…
Another Construction Project Leaves Deer Creek Neighborhood With One Way Out
FARGO, N.D. -- Road construction season is well underway, and neighbors in one South Fargo neighborhood are sure feeling the effects with yet another project. A drain improvement project on 63rd Street South starts…
Northern Red River Valley Holds Memorial Service for Fallen Law Enforcement Officers
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- Officials at the event say this year, 42 law enforcement members throughout the country have lost their lives while on the job. Their brothers and sisters of the Northern Red…
Muslims in F-M Area Observe Holy Month of Ramadan
FARGO, N.D. -- It's the second week of Ramadan, and many Muslims in the F–M area are observing the holy month. Muslims are encouraged to pray five times a day, and men and women…
"Slamabama" Honored During National Police Week In Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Popular local band "Slamabama" is honored during National Police Week observances in Washington, D.C. "In appreciation of your contribution to dedicated and continuous support for fallen law enforcement officers and their families across the nation. You exemplify…
Play The Alternate History Game Sickle With 77 Friends at West Acres Next Month
FARGO, N.D. - Prairie Fire Gaming is bringing a new type of game to the Fargo area: a mega–game. Sickle is a 78 player game where players run nations in the alternate history…
Truck Hits Power Poles Causing West Fargo Power Outage
WEST FARGO, N.D. - An Xcel Energy official says a City of West Fargo truck snagged a power wire bringing down multiple poles in West Fargo. The outage was reported…
Sandy's Donuts Plans to Keep Ownership in the Family
WEST FARGO, N.D.-- Sandy's Donuts is keeping its ownership within the family by making plans to add a third generation to the mix. Jeff Ostlund, son of current owner Mark and grandson…
Thinking Green: Recycled Glass
Glass objects can seem really fragile. Yet glass is one of the most recyclable materials around - and the more uses it gets, the more character glass seems to develop. See why old…
LIVE: The Jacob Wetterling Documentary
If you're under 40 and in the upper Midwest, you probably can't imagine a time before Jacob Wetterling. But no matter how old you are, almost everyone here has felt the reverberations of…
LIVE: Lifestyle Changes To Lower Stroke Risk
The American Heart Association says up to 80 percent of strokes can be prevented. KVRR Local News is dedicating an entire week to stories about stroke prevention. Chrissy Meyer from the American…
Superheroes Scale the Side of Sanford Medical Center
FARGO, N.D. -- Patients' Spidey senses are tingling at Sanford Medical Center. Not because criminals are afoot, but heroes. Superman, Batgirl, Mister Incredible and Spider-man descended on the hospital. The volunteers from A…
Fargo Marathon Adds New Course Option to Cyclothon
FARGO, N.D.-- Marathon week is kicking off with the fourth annual Fargo Marathon Cyclothon. This year, there's a new course option for cyclists. After four years of going strong, Fargo Marathon is…
Breckenridge's Aigner Snags HS Play of the Week
GLYNDON, Minn. -- Breckenridge's Jack Aigner is the winner of the Ken Kraft High School Play of the Week. Aigner tracked down a pop-up in foul territory and made the…
Fargo Antique, Gift Shop Stops Buying From China Because of Tariffs
FARGO, N.D. -- Donald Trump raised tariffs on Chinese exports from 10 to 25 percent. Now Beijing is retaliating by doing the same to American goods. It's causing a Fargo woman to change…
Shanley Girls Soccer Remains Undefeated With Win Over GF-Red River
FARGO, N.D. -- Shanley Girls Soccer remains perfect after a 3-0 win over Grand Forks Red River. The game was scoreless through the first forty minutes before the floodgates opened in…
NDSU Softball Preparing for Difficult Draw in NCAA Regional
FARGO, N.D. -- NDSU softball is heading to Minneapolis for the NCAA Tournament. It is a quick little bus ride for the Summit League champions as they open up play on Friday.…
Former UND DB Deion Harris Signs with Washington
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. (UND Athletics) – After impressing team executives, scouts, future teammates, and national media members at a rookie minicamp this past weekend, former North Dakota defensive back Deion Harris has…
Fargo College Student Starts Clothing Line to Spread Kindness
FARGO, N.D. -- A college sophomore is doing the most Fargo thing ever: spreading some kindness. But she's using clothing to do it. Emma Bartelson started an Instagram page last June…
NDSU's Hostetler Named Summit League Player of the Week
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - (NDSU Athletics) North Dakota State junior Bennett Hostetler has been named the Summit League Baseball Player of the Week for his performance last week. Hostetler put together his best…
Essentia Explains Stroke Warning Signs
FARGO, N.D.-- Essentia Hospital, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, uses in-house alarms and personal pages to alert doctors as soon as a stroke patient arrives. The hospital uses the acronym "be fast,"…
Fargo Running Company Offers Race Preparation Advice for Runners
FARGO, N.D.-- Fargo Running Company is telling runners to keep active during the final stages of Fargo Marathon preparation. Fargo Running Company advises runners to not make any major changes to diet…
Live: Craft Beer Passport Guide To Breweries Around Metro
Not that you need one, but here's another reason to check out the ever-growing number of breweries in the F-M Metro. The Fargo/Moorhead Convention and Visitor's Bureau is launching the Crafts and…
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