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LIVE: Polar Fest

Chill out in Lakes Country.

If you’re looking for a cool way to spend some time outdoors celebrating the midwinter weather and all the activities that come with it, lakes country has you covered. Polar Fest is the 10-day festival held each year in the city of Detroit Lakes, and this year is also the city’s 150-year anniversary. So they’re pulling out all the stops…

LIVE: National Plan for Vacation Day

We promise, this interview is not an exercise in cruel irony.

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…

Part of Drekker Brewing purchases go toward The Arts Partnership

Artist show off their work and what art brings to the community.

FARGO, N.D. – Unpillaging Night at Drekker Brewing is usually to help people pay medical bills, but Thursday night the focus is on the arts. Drekker is giving one dollar for every purchase to The Arts Partnership. It will help the community organization to continue supporting local artists with grants and residencies. This year two very different artists displayed their…

Pet Connection: Meet Samson

We've got a strong feeling you're going to like this dog.

He’s named for a legendary strongman, but Samson the boxer mix is more into cuddles and playtime than feats of strength. This neutered adult male has plenty of energy, and he’s super-affectionate, so you’ll never get bored hanging out with him. Because he’s so lively and full of fun, it’s great if you can give him a steady routine to…

Nicole’s Fine Pastry & Café will be on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives next week

The downtown Fargo restaurant posted to Facebook to announce the news

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Get your TV set to record. Another Fargo business will be featured on Food Network. Nichole’s Fine Pastry & Café in downtown Fargo posted on Facebook that it will be featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives on January 29th at 8 p.m. The post says, “This was such an incredible experience and we can’t wait for…

Pet Connection: Meet Reagan

Just as friendly a smile as his famous namesake.

It’s been a rough, rough week for anyone in politics or anyone who follows them. Especially for Republicans. So we thought it was fitting to remind you of one of the most famous and popular Republican presidents of modern times. Meet Reagan. This one’s a leopard gecko — an equally popular species of lizard. With his friendly smile and well-socialized…

Marcus Theatres ensures guest safety with increased COVID-19 restrictions

"Besides masks, we also have partitions. We ask that we do as best we can to maintain social distancing."

FARGO, N.D. — As business restrictions ease up, a local movie theater is welcoming guests back with COVID precautionary guidelines to ensure safety. As restrictions are reduced, it may lead people to want to get out of their homes for some entertainment. “All of our theaters and auditoriums are not at 50 percent, some are below 50 percent to maintain…

Local gun stores try to meet demand as gun and ammunition sales spike

Price says it all started last March when the pandemic first hit.

FARGO, N.D.- Local gun stores are seeing a spike in gun and ammunition purchases. Michael Price from Bill’s Gun Shop and Range in Fargo says it’s been a while since they’ve been able to take a break. “Oh, we’ve definitely been busy,” Price said. He says meeting demand has been quite a task. “It’s been a little bit of a…