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Legendary KVRR horror movie show host “Madd Frank” dies at the age of 85

4 hours ago

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The man who hosted a popular horror movie show on KVRR in the 1980s and 1990s has died. Delray “Madd Frank” Dvoracek died Saturday, October 11 at Fargo Elim at the age of 85. A celebration of life service will be held on November 7 at 2 p.m. at Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life…

Disney On Ice presents “Road Trip Adventures” at FARGODOME in March

5 hours ago

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Get ready to take your family on an immersive getaway thanks to Disney on Ice. The touring group’s latest production, “Road Trip Adventures”, is skating into FARGODOME from March 12-15. It’ll be a fun-fueled excursion to iconic Disney destinations. Disney on Ice members can buy advance tickets starting today before they go on-sale to the general…

Great Maze Breaks World Record

The owners submitted the record to Guinness as the maze was being designed, it was surveyed on Thursday, and given the award on Saturday.

October 11, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The confirmation came with celebration on the morning of October 11. After a surveyor marked the exact size of the Great Maze on Thursday evening, an adjudicator from Guinness World Records flew to Fargo and certified the structure as the largest temporary wood maze in the entire world. The baseline for the record was 30,000 square…

“Boo at the Zoo” Brings Trick-or-Treat Fun to Red River Zoo

Children and their families were encouraged to come in costume and get as many treats as they could carry.

October 11, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – There were plenty of frightening creatures to be seen this weekend at the Red River Zoo. We’re not talking about the animals, of course. Children and families in costume lined up outside the door to get inside for the annual “Boo at the Zoo” event. There were all sorts of Halloween-themed activities, most notably trick-or-treating. Zoo…

PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour coming to Alerus Center this winter

October 9, 2025

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Professional bull riders are getting ready to return to Grand Forks this winter for the PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour. Fans can expect the electrifying energy and edge-of-your-seat action that has made America’s original extreme sport a favorite. The tour will stop at Alerus Center on February 6 and 7, 2026. Top bull riders in…

Ghoul Morning: Slimy Yet Satisfying at Boo at the Zoo

October 8, 2025

Emily Welker,

FARGO — They’re the things that go bump, croak, slither and skitter in the night. And you can get up close and personal with some of the most unsettling denizens of the Red River Zoo at “Boo at the Zoo” this month. It’s also one of the area’s largest trick-or-treating events. This year’s “Boo at the Zoo” includes a new…

Sunshine and Sprinkles

October 6, 2025

Emily Welker,

FARGO — It’s one of the sweetest events of the region, and now, it’s getting a new twist… and a lot of other dance steps, too. College student Addie Loerzel started Addie’s Cupcake Stand when she was just a little girl. Cupcake sales happen with the help of some of your favorite fictional characters, and the proceeds go to help…

Ghoul Morning: The Haunted History of Downtown Fargo

October 3, 2025

Emily Welker,

FARGO — It was the runaway success story of last year’s Halloween season. And this year, Haunted Downtown Fargo tours are back with some fresh locations that are part of the city’s tragic history. It also returns to some old favorites, like the Ivers building, the site of a former mortuary. And the Prescott building, once a hotel, where the…

Concert series: TJ chats with Arejay Hale, co-founder and drummer of Halestorm, before their Alerus Center show

September 30, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — From a childhood dream to international rock and roll stardom. Halestorm was started by a brother and sister duo: she sings while he drums. They’ll be doing that and throwing in a few surprises when they stop at Alerus Center on Thursday night. I had a chance to catch up with the brother, Arejay Hale. “It’s…

Concert series: It’ll be “Just Another Day in Paradise” when Phil Vassar plays Shooting Star Casino

September 30, 2025

TJ Nelson,

MAHNOMEN, Minn. (KVRR) — Country music singer and songwriter Phil Vassar is set to perform at Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen. He is set for a rare Saturday night concert on January 10. Most shows at Shooting Star are on Friday nights. Hear Vassar’s hits like “Just Another Day in Paradise” and “Carlene”. He is also known for writing hits…