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New York Times writer takes a “completely unexpected” trip to Fargo

Danielle Braff said in a Zoom interview that she thought it would be funny to visit Fargo; now she would love to come back

October 24, 2022

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A New York Times writer visits Fargo and is surprised by what she found when she got here. Danielle Braff and her 13-year-old daughter planned a trip to Fargo because of their love for crime stories and associated the city with the movie. Her article describing their journey was published this morning, called “Geez, Even Fargo…

Annual Bridal Fantasy Show hosts record number of vendors

The show was held at Hilton Garden Inn in Fargo

October 23, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Around fifty of the top wedding vendors around the region gather in Fargo for what some say is one of the best bridal shows in the country. The Bridal Fantasy Show at Hilton Garden Inn was full of information on planning a wedding, learning about venues and even clothing options. Vendors tell us this is also…

Roller Skating makes a comeback, thanks to social media

October 23, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Check your clocks because it’s not in the 90s anymore. Roller skating is making a comeback. Some say it’s because the pandemic gave people an excuse to try tying on roller skates, looking for outdoor exercise and relief from lockdown boredom. There’s also a larger nostalgia in fashion and music for the ’70s, ’80s and disco,…

Salvation Army Fargo celebrates 125 years of giving

October 21, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Salvation Army of Fargo celebrates 125 years of helping those in need. Staff, volunteers and the community gathered at Broadway Square. The mayors of Fargo, West Fargo and Moorhead proclaimed Friday “The Salvation Army Day.” Staff also gave tours of emergency response vehicles. The Salvation Army served more than 80,000 people in 2021 through church…

LIVE: The Monster of Devils Lake

The stories live on, even if the monster may be no more.

October 20, 2022

Emily Welker,

It’s one of the region’s longest-running scary stories. The murky depths of Devils Lake in North Dakota may be hiding a monster. And the source may surprise you. It’s been variously referred to as a sea serpent, or a sort of Loch Ness Monster of the Upper Midwest. But it turns out, according to the original legend, neither of those…

LIVE: Talking with the Dead

Okay, our guest is alive. But he has some pretty good dirt to spill, especially for someone who's above ground.

October 19, 2022

Emily Welker,

FARGO — Are you one of those people who thinks you can communicate with the dead? If you lived in the Fargo-Moorhead of the 1880s, you probably believed you could. That’s what records from that era show, according to the Clay County Historical and Cultural Society’s Markus Krueger. A religion called “Spiritualism” was big here in those days, as it…

Fargo seeks public input in proposed downtown pedestrian bridge

October 18, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The City of Fargo is in the first stages of planning a pedestrian bridge adjacent to the floodwall by 2nd Street North. Project managers are pitching three concepts for the pedestrian bridge near City Hall. Concept A would be the most expensive at $11 million, Concept B is the next costly at $10 million while Concept…

“It’s a Wonderful Night” ends at West Acres

The mall made the announcement on its Facebook page

October 18, 2022

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Acres announces an annual event is coming to an end. The mall will no longer host “It’s a Wonderful Night.” The event raises money for local charities by bringing people out to the mall. Over 23 years, nearly a million dollars have been raised. Photo Courtesy: West Acres Categories: Business, Community, Local News, North…

Spud Valley Hobby Show returns at a new location

Organizers are happy to return to the groups roots

October 16, 2022

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –The Spud Valley Hobby Show comes home to Red River Valley Fairgrounds after spending some time away at hotels around the area in previous years. For the 43rd annual show, organizers were excited for the turn out. They say there was some initial worries about attendance numbers with the location change. The event features different types…

Local organizations collab in Movers for Mutts

October 15, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — 4 Luv of Dog Rescue teams up with Two Men and a Truck for an open-house adoption event. They are trying to raise awareness to rescue animals in the local community. Not only are they looking for people to adopt or foster dogs, they’re also looking for supplies. Movers for Mutts is hosted every fall and…