FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A singer who rose to fame through covers of his favorite songs on his YouTube channel is now on tour and coming to The Lights. Teddy Swims will hit the stage in West Fargo on Friday, September 13. The stop will be a part of his North American tour called “I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy Part 1.5” You can get tickets starting Friday morning at 10 on Ticketmaster.com. They are going for $49.50 to $79.50 plus fees. Tickets will increase in price by $10 on the day of the show. The event is also rain or shine. Here’s a band you might want to take a chance on. Mania: The ABBA ..read more

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — I-94 west of West Fargo is down to one lane in each direction for FM Area Diversion work. The lane closures are less than one mile and will last through Friday. Then on Monday, single lane closures will change to the right driving lanes and remain that way until bypass lanes are complete, which is expected in June. Speeds will be reduced. You can look forward to a short closure of the westbound on-ramp, the weigh station, and the eastbound off-ramp at Exit 342 to connect the ramps to the new bypass lanes in the future. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News Tags ..read more

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — What is old is new in West Fargo, as a new company has taken over the former Howard Johnson and is bringing a new hotel on Main Avenue. Studio 7 on Main is set for a grand opening on Friday, as they bring in a weekly rates approach with new renovations inside the building. The Howard Johnson was closed for a few years and this new company is looking to add new options for those looking for a place to sleep at night while visiting the Fargo-Moorhead area. “I feel like it shows that Fargo is booming, Fargo is growing, that Fargo is a great place to live and people are ..read more

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Nobody in North Dakota won the big $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot Saturday night, that ticket was sold in Portland, Oregon, but two players are celebrating six-figure wins. Tickets sold in West Fargo and Devils Lake matched four white balls and the Powerball number for $50,000. But since the players both bought Power Play and the multiplier was 3, the prize skyrocketed to $150,000. The winning ticket in West Fargo was sold at Cash Wise while the one in Devils Lake was sold at Superpumper. Cash Wise and Superpumper will each receive a $2,000 bonus for selling the winning ..read more

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Toppers 64th Annual Car Show was at the Veteran’s Memorial Arena in West Fargo Saturday and Sunday. The annual show brings classic car aficionados from around the region to show off their rides to the public. Awards are given out for various categories from best muscle car to best display. Mike Reilly brought his vintage 1947 Divco Milk Truck to the show. He said that he loves getting to come and share his piece of history, especially with people who lived it. “They will him out and he was in a wheelchair. And I hope you’ll get in the truck and set up the steering wh ..read more

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Before you know, we will see junk, or what some consider treasure, spread out across the metro. Cleanup Week is coming in May. Fargo will follow the recycling collection schedule May 6-10 and May 13-17. They say debris should be set out on the boulevard before 7 a.m. on your scheduled day. There is a limit of two appliances per household and up to four tires and rims will be collected. Moorhead will follow the same schedule as Fargo but your cleanup day will be your gargage day, opposite your recycling week. West Fargo Cleanup Week is set for May 6-10. They say all items s ..read more

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The top police chiefs in the metro area gathered in Moorhead to share current trends in crime and policing in the region. From Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski to Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting, some of the biggest trends revolved around mental health issues in the community to the importance of mutual aid between law enforcement on either side of the Red River. Retention is one of those big issues in agencies across both states. “284 agencies looking for officers. A lot of those agencies are looking for more than two officers. A lot of them are looking for multiple ..read more

One local church has already begun their Easter commemorations. St. Andrew Lutheran Youth Fellowship in West Fargo held their annual Cross Walk Friday. The walk started at Natural Grocers in Fargo and continued down 13th Ave. for over 2 miles before arriving back at the church in West Fargo. It is an important youth engagement event for the church. One participant says that events like this one help young people in the church feel a sense of community. “It helps bring other people together, and remind you that you’re not the only one believing this, and as you grow you can help teach younger p ..read more

WEST FARGO (KVRR) – Sheyenne High School’s Tommy Ahneman has been named the 2023-24 Gatorade North Dakota Boys Basketball Player of the Year. This is the first time the award has been given to boys player at Sheyenne. The 6’10” junior big man averaged 20.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, 2.2 blocks and 1.9 assists this past season. He led the Sheyenne Mustangs to a 21-6 record and a Class AA state title. Ahneman was named the 2024 NDHSAA Class AA State Tournament MVP after going for 28 points, 17 rebounds and two blocks in the championship game. Ahneman now heads into his senior season as the school’s ..read more

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Soul Asylum, a rock band founded in Minneapolis way back in the 1980s, is making a stop at The Lights in West Fargo. Soul Asylum is probably best known for their 1993 hit “Runaway Train” which won the Grammy for Best Rock Song. They will be joined by Gear Daddies, formed in Austin, Minnesota, and Bad Bad Hats of Minneapolis on Saturday, June 15. Find presale information on Ticketmaster.com. Regular ticket sales begin Friday morning at 9. The concert is also part of the Busch Light Plaza Pass. Categories: Entertainment, Local News, North Dakota News Tags: BAD BAD HATS ..read more