Our virtual road trip this week takes us to Thief River Falls, where they make sure to celebrate the city’s history and culture. The city lies where the Thief River and the Red Lake River meet. There are plenty of opportunities for fun on the water. There’s also plenty of exploring next to the river. A seven-mile river walk…
We are kicking off Discover Minnesota week with one of the most popular spots in our area and a major celebration. Detroit Lakes is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Starting this week, 150 sail boats with different designs will be displayed around the city. The city caters to visitors. There’s a mile-long public beach and a myriad of…
We wrap up our Discover North Dakota week with a virtual road trip up to Grand Forks. The Greenway offers recreation opportunities all year long both on the shore and on the water. There’s everything from biking to kayaking to fishing and more. Julie Rygg, Executive Director of Visit Greater Grand Forks, says businesses are bouncing back and events…
This time of year there’s something about the weather that just energizes you. And getting outside to enjoy it is much better with an animal friend. So this week, we’re bringing you a critter who’s got just as much spunk, sparkle and sweetness as the wonderful spring weather. Not to mention, she’s just as pretty. Nyx is a five-year-old terrier…
Thursday’s Discover North Dakota virtual road trip heads close to home to a Fargo/Moorhead area that’s always adding new things to experience. Downtown Fargo is taking a new shape this year, with the Block 9 Project and Broadway Square giving the community a new hub of activity. The Red River is a lifeline for the region, offering recreational activities…
Libraries and their programs have gotten a real workout in the pandemic, and for all you’ve probably learned there, now the tables are turning. This time around, the folks at the library want to learn about you. The city of West Fargo’s massive growth in the last few years means the demographics, interests and needs of the city are changing….
Today’s Discover North Dakota segment explores the city that calls itself the most beautiful town in the state, Valley City. The city is the hub of the Sheyenne River Water Trail, which will consist of 180 miles of trail once it’s finished. That means plenty of riverside fun, from kayak rentals, to biking or walking to enjoy the views…
It’s one of downtown Fargo’s most iconic sights. But sadly, the Fargo Theatre itself hasn’t seen much of us for an entire year, as its stages have sat empty and screens have sat dark for more than a year. Saturday, it all comes back to life, as audiences are invited to return for the first time since the pandemic struck….
Late April might seem a little early to get out on the water in lakes country, but it turns out it’s the perfect time for a regatta. That’s because this Friday, April 30th, you can see 150 sailboats in a single location before they launch toward their new permanent homes all over the city of Detroit Lakes. Detroit Lakes sculptor…
Discover North Dakota heads to Jamestown. Jamestown is perhaps best-known for the World’s Largest Buffalo and the National Buffalo Museum. But there have been a lot of additions in the past few years. The city added an arts park downtown with weekly arts markets in the summer. The State Historical Society operates an 1883 courthouse museum that played in part…
