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Satire, Useful Idiots, and the Red River Valley Commuter Blues (7-7-26)
Scott Hennen is on a mission to test the studio’s “civility meter.” After unleashing a heavy dose of host-driven satire regarding an upcoming anti-data center town hall tour, the organizers clapped back with a scathing Facebook message. Scott relives the 4-minute segment that sparked the outrage, breaks down the historical context of a certain political label, and asks the audience to grade his performance. Plus, the North Dakota Highway Patrol logs a dangerous uptick in traffic friction, and the Department of Transportation explains why local drivers are stuck with single-lane bottlenecks through the end of autumn. Finally, fourth-generation expert Zach Hefty drops by to tease the gold-standard educational sessions coming to “Agriculture’s Greatest One-Day Event.”
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Red River Valley Fair opens
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - They call it the best ten days of summer, and it's officially back - the 2026 Red River Valley Fair has begun. The fair kicked off Friday evening, and runs every day through the 12th of July. Some changes have been made to the live...
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Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks across the Red River Valley in 2026
N.D./Minn. (Valley News Live) - Resident across the region will have several options to watch Fourth of July fireworks shows once the sun goes down. The display is scheduled for July 4 at 10:30 p.m. at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds, 1805 Main Avenue West, during the fair’s opening weekend. Grandstand admission to watch the fireworks is free for West Fargo residents with a valid ID showing their address. Organizers say an alternative viewing spot with clear sightlines is the Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights, 3150 Sheyenne Street, where food trucks and family activities are planned before the show.
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Chef’s Indigenous-themed menu to energize library visitors
A good way to stir a person's heart is through their stomach, right? And Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library executive chef, Candace Stock, fully plans to manipulate that organ. “You could go through the exhibits and then come out here,” she said. “And if we were serving really heavy cheeseburgers and you went home, you would think about how uncomfortable you were in the car and had a gut ache. We want people to literally get out and experience the Badlands. Like the goal is to get good food and get sunlight and fresh air and really enjoy this space.”
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Georgetown’s St. Patrick’s bell created in 1898 taken down to be refurbished
A big change has happened at St. Patrick’s Church in Georgetown. The bell which has graced the roof of the church since 1899 was taken down to be refurbished last Tuesday, June 23 after 127 years. The plan is for it to return to its perch on top of...
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Bonanzaville Celebrates America 250 this Saturday
WEST FARGO, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – This Saturday, July 4, 2026, Bonanzaville will host its annual Independence Day celebration, featuring new elements in honor of America’s 250th anniversary of independence. Attendees are invited to enjoy a range of activities, including a petting zoo, barrel train rides, face painting, bouncy houses, food vendors, and additional entertainment. Take a stroll back in time across 12 acres and through 36 historic structures. Watch the printing of a historic reproduction of the Declaration of Independence on an 1889 press or participate in a watermelon-eating contest for a chance to win various prizes.
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This Minnesota Museum Is Home to a Full-Size Viking Ship That Crossed the Atlantic
Most people driving through the Red River Valley of Minnesota would never guess that a full-size Viking ship sits just off the highway, resting inside a museum that quietly holds one of the most remarkable stories in American history. A man with a dream, a woodworking shop, and an ocean to cross built something that most engineers would call impossible.
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North Dakota Today | USA Patriots and Free Bowling
Thank you, friends, for watching and working for North Dakota Today. It was a lovely (albeit possibly stormy?) day to talk about the McQuaid Softball tournament, the NDDOC, and the USA Patriots, all my Nice People of the Week, as well as a free way to keep your kids rockin’ and rollin’ this summer.
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June 29: Aftermath of the 1957 Fargo Tornado
The Fargo newspaper headlines this week in 1957 concentrated on the devastating tornado that had leveled a large swath of the city only days before. An effort called “Operation Cleanup” was making progress with the damage caused by the twister that drilled through neighborhoods, especially the Golden Ridge area of North Fargo. On this date, the workers were hammered with rain during the daylight hours, but the dampness of the downpour did not deter the quest to aid their neighbors. It was a gargantuan task for the scores of overworked clean-up crews.
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Rancher Acquires Rare White Buffalo From Chahinkapa Zoo
(Selfridge, ND) — A North Dakota rancher has acquired a rare white buffalo from the Chahinkapa Zoo in Wahpeton. Selfridge Rancher Ernie Fischer says he traded a male calf for Beau, the five-year-old white male buffalo who was previously living at the zoo. He says it will help improve the diversity of the animals at the zoo and says the plan is to have Beau live out the rest of his days on the ranch. Beau is credited with breeding many cows and Fischer says the trade helps the zoo change up the genetics of future cows.
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A Viking Ship and a Stave Church Replica Await at This Scenic Minnesota Museum Complex
You round the corner and there it sits, a full size Viking ship that looks ready to slice through open water. This museum complex houses a stunning replica that pays tribute to Norse seafaring and adventurous spirit. The ship is massive, with a dragon head curling proudly at the bow...
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Past girlfriend of John Lennon sits down for one-on-one interview
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - A traveling photography exhibition featuring intimate images of John Lennon arrived in Fargo last week, brought to the city by the woman who captured them: May Pang, Lennon’s former girlfriend. Pang sat down to discuss her relationship with the late Beatle and the...
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New Red River Valley Fair grandstand stage is believed to be the tallest permanent one in the U.S.
WEST FARGO, N.D. – A big change is coming to the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. What’s believed is the tallest permanent outdoor stage in the country is going up in the grandstand. It’s 81 feet tall, 140 feet wide and 60 feet deep. The old stage was only 32 feet tall.
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North Dakota Shakespeare Festival brings “Macbeth” to the region
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Something wicked this way comes, and it’s making its way to West Fargo tonight, and tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow. The North Dakota Shakespeare Festival’s production of “Macbeth” is taking its tour to West Fargo’s POW/MIA Plaza for two nights of free performances in the open air.
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Kids get chance to touch the past at Fargo Public Library
FARGO — The Fargo Public Library is giving kids a chance to get their hands on artifacts from the past. Archeologist Amanda Baker gave kids an introduction to the field archeology and how simple mounds or pits can mean people once lived there. Baker has degrees in archeology and...
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North Dakota Shakespeare Festival brings theatre to the park
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Shakespeare is coming across North Dakota this summer. The North Dakota Shakespeare Festival is bringing its production of Macbeth on the road, with free park performances scheduled in Fargo, Grand Forks, and surrounding communities. The Tragedy follows a Scottish nobleman’s rise to power and destructive...
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New Red River Valley Fair grandstand stage is believed to be the tallest permanent one in the U.S.
WEST FARGO, N.D. – A big change is coming to the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. What’s believed is the tallest permanent outdoor stage in the country is going up in the grandstand. It’s 81 feet tall, 140 feet wide and 60 feet deep. The old stage was only 32 feet tall.
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VCSU grad publishes books focused on faith, healing and courage
FARGO — Valley City State University graduate Kimberly Souba has recently published two new books aimed at encouraging healing, resilience, faith, and personal courage among readers of all ages. Souba earned both her Bachelor of Science in Communications and Master of Education in Teaching and Technology from Valley City...
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American Idol’s Chris Tungseth to perform at Red River Valley Fair
WEST FARGO, N.D. (Flag Family Media) - A star from a hit national television talent show is coming to the Red River Valley Fair. “From American Idol, Chris Tungseth is going to be with us,” Nick Hall, Founder and President of Pulse Evangelism, said. Appearing in the show’s 24th...