We’re not even all the way out of January, but the new executive director of its public park system is already looking ahead to spring flooding. Dave Leker, the longtime parks employee tapped to replace former executive director Joel Vettel, who stepped down abruptly last summer following poor performance reviews, said last year’s spring park season was a tough one…
WEST FARGO, N.D.–Red River Valley Fair officials announced that Skillet will be headlining the Red River Valley Fair on Saturday, July 11th. Skillet is an American Christian rock band formed in 1996. They have released ten studio albums, two of which have received Grammy nominations. The band will take the stage at 8 p.m. with gates opening at 6 p.m….
WEST FARGO, N.D.–Red River Valley Fair officials have announced the 2020 country lineup. LANCO with Runaway June will be on the Grandstand Wednesday, July 8th and Trace Adkins will take the Grandstand Thursday, July 9th. LANCO is an American country music band consisting of five members. Their most popular song to date is “Greatest Love Story” which has been featured…
WEST FARGO, N.D. – Nearly eight months ago the PBS show Antiques Roadshow filmed at Bonanzaville in West Fargo. We finally get to see some of the treasures that were brought in. A man brought in a Rolex Oyster Cosmograph watch with receipts, a blank warranty sheet and the box it came in. He bought it in 1973 for $345…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — They say a little friendly competition never hurt anyone. But this cook-off isn’t just about placing first. “For our veterans, a lot of them would not be able to see our memorials unless we brought them there.” Organizers of the Veterans Honor Flights of North Dakota/Minnesota are hosting their first-ever hotdish competition at the Moorhead American Legion….
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Winter time means fun in the snow for thousands across the valley who make their way to Detroit Mountain for skiing, snowboarding and tubing. A team of volunteers from Hope Inc. are getting 18 year old Camerynn Peterson suited up for her day at on slopes. “Ya it’s great watching her get the freedom out of…
FARGO, N.D. — Bison football fans got to see the team’s prized possessions in person. All eight NCAA championship trophies were on display at the Scheels on 45th Street in Fargo. People were able to take pictures with the trophies and meet NDSU football coaches, including Head Coach Matt Entz. For one fan who’s been to all eight championships, being…
FARGO , N.D. — Kids from grades 3-8 presented and battled their blocks inside the Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse at NDSU. These talented technicians spent months working on their crafts for them to go head to head in missions using their Lego bots. “I have been doing this since I was in 3rd grade and my mom I think she saw…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — S’mores, games and ice skating for people of all ages. It’s all a part of the Winter Boot Camp for Frostival 2020. The festival was set up at the West Fargo POW MIA Plaza. The night’s festivities included open skating, music and an ax throwing section for people to try. Organizers say the night is a…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Kevin Cramer tweeted a photo saying the NDSU Bison football team is invited to the White House after winning the FCS National Championship. The tweet says President Donald Trump asked specifically about Matt Entz and “how they keep doing it with new head coaches.” The Bison visited the White House last March for the first time….
