Author: Alex Bertsch

Red River Market wraps up tenth year

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – As October comes to a close the Red River Market wrapped up their season in Broadway Square. Saturday was the final day of the market this year, and despite some cooler temperatures, people came out to check out local produce and live music. It was the tenth year of the farmer’s market, and organizer Joe Burgum…

Visitors check out unusual pets at Fargo Exotic Pet Expo

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s a common question, are you a cat person or a dog person? Well for some people the answer might be snakes, or lizards, or birds. “Bird people are very unique. It’s a lot of work. It’s not easy work.” The crowds flocked to the Fargo Exotic Pet Expo at the Red River Fairgrounds, where…

Fall Markets offer unmatched opportunities for local vendors

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s an important time of year for local craft vendors, as the holiday season ramps up, and the fall market season comes to a close. Fall Makers Markets at both Fargo Brewing and Brewhalla gave people the opportunity to support their local craft vendors. For the vendors, it’s an unmatched marketing opportunity as the holiday shopping…

Ribbon cutting held for new South Fargo fire station

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – After a lot of planning and construction, the Fargo Fire Department is opening their new station in South Fargo. Station 8, which is located just off 64th Ave. S in Fargo, is a state of the art fire station in an area of the city where response times were high. A lot of effort was put…

What to know before you head to the polls in North Dakota

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With just over a fortnight before election day, voters across the state of North Dakota are preparing to cast their votes. North Dakota is the only state in the country where voters do not have to register before they cast their vote in elections. However there are still some rules that voters should be aware of…

“Goth Market” offers spooky pieces from local artists

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – As Halloween approaches, people came out to support local artists offering up some spooky pieces. Parachigo and Lunatique Boutique partnered to put on their “Goth Market” in downtown Fargo Sunday, offering up a haunting atmosphere to accompany the artists’ ghostly works. They had paintings featuring horror icons, custom jewelry and even tarot card readings on offer….