Local film experts say the Academy Awards threw us a few surprises this year. The film “Everything Everywhere All At Once” won seven Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and three of the four acting awards. Sean Volk with the Fargo Theatre and North Dakota Film Society says he was delighted to see the film do so well. He…
Film fans are gearing up for this weekend’s Oscars ceremony, but that doesn’t mean the fun is over after the awards are. The Fargo Film Festival is just two weeks away for movie buffs in the metro. One of the films already getting advance praise is “Jesszilla,” about Youth Olympic boxing hopeful Jesselyn Silva. The documentary follows her through training,…
You can experience the natural and cultural beauty of Nordic countries through the power of music this week. Norwegian pianist Oda Voltersvik is bringing her “Nordic Unrest” tour to North Dakota and Minnesota. She’s playing Monday night at MSUM, Wednesday at Valley City State University and Friday at UND. She has performed around the world, and brought her new…
Spring seems to be taking its sweet time getting to the metro, but you can get a foretaste at the Fargodome this weekend. The Red River Valley Sportsmen’s Show is up and running and it’ll get your imagination about outdoor recreation season running, too. This year, they’ve got campers like you’ve never seen before, Amish-made saunas, hunting and fishing gear,…
It’s cold and snowy, but that’s not stopping a summer staple from coming back this weekend. The Red River Market is heading inside for its winter market. More than 40 local producers will be lining the aisles of West Acres Mall this Saturday selling a variety of things. You can also hear live music and see cooking demos. You…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A celebration of Latin-x culture and a push to connect Latino and Hispanic people is coming to the valley. The Tri-College Alliance of Latinos is a new collaboration between Latino/Hispanic students from Concordia College, MSUM and NDSU. They’re hosting their first conference this Friday. It’s free. Everyone is welcomed to come. They will discuss Latino…
Fargo, N.D. (KVRR) – An economic engine of the Red River Zoo will spin once again soon. The Zoo’s 1928 carousel has been out of commission since last July. They thought it would be back spinning in weeks. That turned into 8 months. A part in the center of the carousel cracked. They don’t just have parts lying around…
By now, we hope you have your dinner plans set for Valentine’s Day. If not, there are some pretty popular options emerging for this evening in the metro. Local foodies from the Facebook group “Fargo-Moorhead Eats” recommend the “Unicorn Park” offerings at Drekker Brewing. They specialize in noodles and bao and other Asian-influenced dishes. F-M Eats founder Rick Gion suggests…
Local ad makers are weighing in on this year’s crop of Super Bowl ads, and they’re finding a lot to like. Of course, the Scheels ad featuring North Dakota native Josh Duhamel, who’s currently co-starring in “Shotgun Wedding” with Jennifer Lopez, is finding a welcome audience in local viewers. Flint Group’s John Pederson also gives top scores to the Pepsi…
Vern Shellito has more than 30 years of experience in the meat business. He’s the creator of his own barbecue sauce, Que-Shack, and his own salsa, Midwest Finest Salsa Plus. So he knows a thing or two about good eats. He shared some of that expertise live on the KVRR Morning Show, telling us how to make an easy Big…
