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Winds of Change concert series returns to F-M region for 16th year

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Here’s a special treat for all you classical music fans out there. That is the New York Kammermusiker and its back in our region for the group’s 16th annual Winds of Change Concert Series. The nonprofit ensemble reintroduces instruments and music of the double-reed band to modern audiences. A North Dakota native and director behind the…

WE Fest kicks off 40th anniversary With Long Lines of Traffic

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — People heading to WE Fest’s 40th anniversary in Detroit Lakes encountered jam packed traffic, stopped at times according to social media posts, and filled lots on day one. The three day country music festival features headliners Morgan Wallen, Kane Brown and Brad Paisley and so many other artists. Not only is there live music but…

LIVE: These Aren’t Your Grandma’s Needles; Festival Embraces Funky Side Of Fiber Arts

This weekend's free Fiber Arts Festival shows off the wild side of creature comforts

  This isn’t your grandma’s knitting. This weekend’s free Fiber Arts Festival shows off the wild side of creature comforts. You can learn about the entire process from taking materials from animals or plants to the finished product. You can buy fur and yarn from things as varied as camels, rabbits and bamboo. There are free classes and demonstrations ,…

White Earth Opening 1st Recreational Marijuana Dispensary On Thursday

You can buy legal recreational marijuana starting Thursday about an hour and 15 minute drive from the F/M Metro

MAHNOMEN, Minn. (KVRR) – You can buy legal recreational marijuana starting Thursday about an hour and 15 minute drive from the F/M Metro. The White Earth Nation is opening its first dispensary for recreational sales at 10 a.m. The Waabigwan Mashkiki dispensary opened on Monday in Mahnomen for medical cannabis patients. Their recreational hours will be Monday through Friday from…

NDSU’s Williams On Walter Payton Watchlist

TaMerik Williams Representing Bison on Payton Watchlist

FARGO, N.D. — NDSU running back, TaMerik Williams was one of the 35 players on the Walter Payton watchlist. Last season, Williams averaged 7.1 yards per carry and rushed for eight touchdowns. Williams is expected to be the lead back in the Bison’s vaunted rushing attack. Categories: College, Top Sports Headlines Tags: NDSU, NDSU Football, STATS FCS Walter Payton Award,…

UND Football Kicks Off Fall Camp; Schuster Makes Walter Payton Award Watchlist

North Dakota Comes In Projected to Finish 4th in the MVFC

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — While nine Fighting Hawks were honored with Missouri Valley Football Pre-Season All- Conference honors, quarterback Tommy Schuster was named to the 2023 Walter Payton Award Watchlist on Wednesday morning. Tuesday, Schuster was named an honorable mention Preseason All-MVFC selection. While Schuster did not have much to say about being on the watch list his coach and…

Authorities now say Barakat was interviewed twice about weapons

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The man who killed a Fargo officer and wounded two others had another run-in with authorities during an apartment fire in September 2022. Fire crews spotted numerous weapons and propane tanks. He was interviewed by police even though Chief Zibolski says prior contact was “not anything significant”. Mohamad Barakat admitted to owning ten guns, 6,000…

LIVE: Local Massage Therapist Wins Bronze At American Massage Championship

An award-winning massage therapist is working to grow the practice in North Dakota

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – An award-winning massage therapist is working to grow the practice in North Dakota. Jessica Irelan of West Fargo won the bronze medal in the Sports Massage category at the 2nd American Massage Championships last month. She will be the director for the first ever North Dakota Massage Championship set for 2024. Irelan has been a…

Wahpeton Wallops Kindred 10-0 For Class A Legion Championship

Post 20 Caps Perfect State Tournament With shutout win over Tournament host, Kindred

KINDRED, N.D. — Wahpeton Post 20 was lights out on the hill allowing just one hit and racked up 10 runs to beat Kindred 10-0 Tuesday afternoon to clinch the North Dakota Class A Legion Baseball Championship. Categories: High School, Top Sports Headlines Tags: American Legion Baseball, wahpeton post 20

Glyndon Police Chief Vogel takes home “Night to Unite” burger crown

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — As is tradition, police chiefs and sheriffs across our region competed for bragging rights to see who can cook the best burger. It’s part of the 18th annual Night to Unite celebration that goes on the first Tuesday of every August. Nine contestants, but only one can take home gold. “There’s a lot of secret recipes…