Entertainment

A Foundation of Love: Moorhead’s Usher’s House

As familiar as one of the area's most popular nightspots is, its true story is one you might never have heard.

Aaron Duma strolls through the building, a year after closing it up as Usher’s House for the last time. “I love the stone — I absolutely love the stone,” he said. “We did our share of flood fighting in this place. In ’09 we were sleeping here in shifts to keep the water out.” Love’s a strong word to use…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Pepper

A seasoned cuddler and all-around adorable adoptable dog.

If you’re looking for someone to spice up your day, you can’t do better than Pepper. The Lhasa Apso mix lost his home when his owner had to move to a care facility, and he was surrendered to the Homeward Animal Shelter. Homeward’s Heather Klefstad brought Pepper in for a visit with the Morning Show’s Emily Welker live in studio,…

Minnesota College Graduate Danai Gurira Exiting The Walking Dead

HOLLYWOOD – A Walking Dead star with Minnesota ties is leaving the groundbreaking show. The Hollywood Reporter says Danai Gurira is stepping away from her role as Michonne. Gurira graduated from Macalester College in St. Paul with a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2001. She has reportedly signed a deal to return for her final season in only a handful of episodes in…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Winston

Believe it or not, it took three tries for this guy to find his forever home.

With his thick white coat, enormous physical presence, and melting brown eyes, Winston the Great Pyrenees is one of the most strikingly beautiful and charismatic rescue dogs in the Red River Valley region. But even this success story has had his struggles finding his way to a forever home. He found it four years ago, with Diamond in the Ruff’s…

NDSU Immerses Community in the French Language With Film Festival

The NDSU French Film Festival is going on Feb. 5 through March 5

FARGO, N.D. – The NDSU French Film Festival is a chance to immerse yourself in the French language, even if you don’t know any at all. Now through March 5th, award-winning French films will be presented at the Downtown Fargo Public Library. The event is completely free and there is no prior signup needed. All of the films include English…

Rating the Super Bowl LIII Commercials

The company looks at the commercial's benefit, relevancy, and if the spot follows current trends

FARGO, N.D. – Super Bowl watchers eagerly wait each and every year for not just the game, but for the commercial breaks too. “With a 30 second spot being almost 5 million dollars, there are such high stakes put on these TV spots that the worst thing you can do is have someone not remember your spot at all,” Flint…

It’s Been 60 Years Since the Music Died, How it Helped to Launch A Fargo Man’s Career

Bobby Vee filled in for the show which led to a long lasting career

FARGO, N.D. — Sixty years ago today is the day that will forever be known as “the day the music died”. KVRR’s Danielle Church tells us how people around the metro are now remembering Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “the Big Bopper” Richardson and how their tragic deaths thrust a local boy into stardom. With his guitar in hand and…

East Grand Forks Vintage Snowmobile Show Gets You Out of the House to See the Classics

The show typically has more than 100 vintage snowmobiles, some dating back to the 1960's

The 8th Annual Anna Kozel Vintage Snowmobile Show gives you an excuse to get out of the house and enjoy some above zero temperatures. The show typically has more than 100 vintage snowmobiles, some dating back to the 1960’s. You can join in on the fun by registering your own classic ride. Awards are given in multiple categories. The money…

LIVE: Dala Horse Carving with the Red River Valley Woodcarvers

When historic cold snaps lead to something beautiful.

Cold snaps like the one we just suffered through don’t always mean misery. In fact, there was one in Sweden years ago that lead to the development of a particularly beautiful and whimsical art form – the Dala horse. The little equine carvings are carved out of wood and then painted with bright colors and decorative details. Historically, they hail…