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Preparations ongoing for Concordia’s 99th Christmas Concert

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Thousands of people will be making their way to this year’s 99th Concordia Christmas Concert. With this year’s theme, “Welcome All Wonders.” “The Welcome All Wonders is really about all of those things we celebrate on a yearly basis. All of those elements that go into making a Christmas concert happen. And today and this year,…

Santa Village Returns to Rheault Farm

The holiday wonderland draws hundreds of families every Christmas season.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – One of the metro’s most charming Christmas attractions is back open for business. Santa Village at Rheault Farm returned for its opening day this Saturday, November 29. The annual event, put on by the Fargo Park District, gives families the chance to decorate cookies, take horse-drawn carriage rides, and, of course, speak with Saint Nick himself….

UPDATE: 88-year-old man dead after McLean County crash identified as North Dakota entertainer

The North Dakota Highway Patrol is determining whether or not to press charges against the driver of the other vehicle.

Gordy “Crazy Fingers” Lindquist / YouTubeMCLEAN CO., N.D. (KVRR 8PM 11/30/25 UPDATE) — Family members have identified the victim of a fatal crash on Friday afternoon as 88-year-old Gordy Lindquist. He was known affectionately as “Crazy Fingers” for his piano playing skills and was a mainstay at the annual Norsk Hostfest celebration in Minot. According to social media posts, Lindquist…

Over a thousand people participate in the annual ‘Burn the Bird’ 5k/10k walk and run

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — 1,200 people gobbled it up with this year’s 13th annual ‘Burn the Bird’ 5k and 10k event. The YMCA of the Northern Sky and SoleMOTION Race Management teamed up once again to offer the annual event on the morning of Thanksgiving. The race is part of hundreds of races taking place across the country. Proceeds from…

Food uncertainty drives more people to seek help on Thanksgiving

Julia Sadee carries groceries she received at a free food pantry at The Arbors at McCormick Park housing complex in Fargo, North Dakota, on Nov. 18, 2025. Community meals and food pantries are seeing higher demand this year, even as federal food assistance payments resumed. (Photo by Dan Koeck/For the North Dakota Monitor)FARGO, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Days before…

NDSU Hosts Third Annual “Friendsgiving”

The university says they started the tradition after noting that many students and faculty were unable to return home for the holidays.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota State University hosted its own culinary event on November 26 to provide hearty meals. They refer to theirs as a “Friendsgiving”, and it’s been held at the NDSU Memorial Union for the past three years. University staff says over 350 people pre-registered for a spot. They say it’s a really important community-building event, especially…

Salvation Army Serves Up Annual Thanksgiving Meal

Staff says they expect to serve over 250 people today.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Salvation Army served up their annual Thanksgiving meal today for those in need. The organization opened its doors at 11 A.M. to begin serving a traditional spread of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and other such items. Salvation Army staff says donations from the community and the work of its volunteers are a large part of…

Officials caution drivers during seasons first winter storm

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s snow season, and with the season starting at the busiest travel time of the year, officials want to make sure you are safe. “Slow down, expect low visibility, expect loss of traction, take your time, build in extra time so that you’re not speeding anywhere, and reduce some of the higher frequency crashes. If you’re…

Fargo looking into adding additional requirements, fees for event permitting

FARGO — City officials met Monday to discuss possible changes to permit applications for events in the city. City leaders considered requiring additional information from event organizers when they file with the city. Organizers would be required to include attendance estimates, fencing plans, whether food or alcohol will be present, and emergency plans for hazards – including making site plans…