It’s January, it’s freezing cold out there, and your last few days off from work and school and routine are a long way behind you. And the cabin fever is worse this year than ever, given how long it’s been on lockdown. But while most of us begin doing research around this time of year for our spring break or…
If you didn’t think we were in uncharted territory before in the United States, today is all the proof you need. From the flags gathered on the National Mall to symbolize all the Americans who can’t be at the presidential inauguration because of the pandemic, to the National Guard troops assembled to protect the nation’s capitol from a repeat of…
It’s the first major event for most of the metro’s public parks since the pandemic struck last March — and the timing couldn’t be better. Frostival is underway for the next few weeks, just in time for emergency restrictions to be lifted throughout Minnesota. It’s hitting here at the same time real winter weather is setting in, in earnest. And…
You have the chance to explore the rich tapestry of wildlife right in the middle of town. The Red River Zoo and Nature of the North are teaming up today for a winter wildlife excursion by the Hjemkomst Center. A zoologist will guide nature fans looking for wildlife, their tracks, and other signs of the rich ecosystem here in…
CAVALIER, ND – Eva Robinson is 14 years old. The Cavalier, North Dakota teen is about to take one 120 miles of snow-covered trails with a team of dogs as part of this month’s John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon in Northern Minnesota. Her passion is almost literally lifelong. She’s been on dog sleds ever since she could walk. She…
It’s a growing problem in the Metro: kids needing mentors. And this month, Big Brothers/Big Sisters is sharing just how important mentors can be to kids in need. January is National Mentoring Month. Big Brothers/Big Sisters is sharing success stories from their program on social media. Program Director Susan Smith says the list of kids who need a mentor…
Here’s a plan for Friday night. Sit back at home, turn on the TV, and watch another Fargo restaurant get some love from Guy Fieri. Guy was in town last summer. We’ve seen Pounds and Blackbird Woodfire featured on his show, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, already. But this Friday, he’s showing off some world flavors from the Metro. His…
FARGO (KVRR) – It’s perhaps the animal the Red River Zoo is best-known for. And they’re enjoying a brand new addition to their herd.. A new Red Panda arrived at the zoo last week. His name is Bo. He’s the sixth Red Panda now at the Red River Zoo. He’s settling in right now, not on exhibit. The plan…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – How are you spending this blizzard morning? Hunkering down inside under a blanket?Because in the northern valley, weather scientists are right in the thick of it. Alexandra Kent with the National Weather Service and UND Associate Professor in Atmospheric Sciences Aaron Kennedy launched a weather balloon into this blizzard around 4 a.m. Wednesday. The…
You guys are doing a good job of keeping the Christmas spirit going during COVID. I shared my first foray into decorating Christmas cookies Monday. After that, Linda in Ottertail, Minnesota shared her delicious-looking candy cane cookies with us. Man, I wish I could eat one of those. I love how she twisted the red and white-colored dough together…
