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Malcolm-Jamal Warner, ‘Cosby Show’ actor, dies at 54 in Costa Rica drowning

FILE – Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner is seen on the red carpet of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, honoring Bill Cosby, in Washington, Oct. 26, 2009. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Malcolm-Jamal Warner the actor who played teenage son Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” has died at age 54 in an accidental drowning in Costa Rica,…

‘Summer Splash’ Draws Crowds to The Lights

The water-based event saw strong turnout even under cloudy skies.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Lights in West Fargo turned into a water wonderland for the Summer Splash. The event kicked off at 1 and ran until 3 P.M. It featured inflatable waterslides, obstacle courses, a bubble station, and so much more. Event planners say that having the Lights as a venue allows them to offer a wide range…

Downtown Fargo Street Fair Comes to a Close

Event planners are already gearing up for next years' installment, which will be the 50th.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The 2025 Downtown Fargo Street Fair is in the books, and the organizers are buzzing about how well things went. The Fargo Police Department installed bollards at intersections to ensure the safety of attendees. Other than that first-time implementation, the fair was business as usual. There were performers of all kinds, vendors, and of course many…

Corgi Races Enrapture North Dakota Horse Park

The little guys took their turn on the track during horse race intermissions.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Horse Park is known for its races with creatures that have long, elegant legs – so they switched that up a bit on Saturday, inviting corgis to hit the dirt track. The adorable pups raced in heats between the horse competitions. The races were organized by Northern Corgis, who also brought 4 Luv…

Downtown Street Fair Kicks Off Three-Day Run

The massive undertaking brings the feeling of the fairgrounds to Broadway.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Even at 10 A.M. on a Thursday, the cordoned-off areas up and down Broadway were packed – with folks in the F-M area eager to enjoy the Downtown Street Fair on its 2025 opening. The fair now enters its 49th year with even more excitement behind it than ever before. “I think it’s the can’t miss…

Steve Miller band cancels all upcoming shows including the Minnesota State Fair due to “natural disasters”

FALCON HEIGHTS, MINN. (WCCO) – If you were fired up for the Steve Miller Band at the Minnesota State Fair grandstand this August, you can blame Mother Nature for canceling the show. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has announced he’s canceled all of his upcoming shows because it’s “not safe to tour Earth” right now. Yes, the “Fly…

Concert Series: Hunter Hayes Is “Wanted” at Shooting Star Casino

MAHNOMEN, Minn. (KVRR) — He’s a country music artist who started performing at just 2-years-old! Now that’s he’s much older and has appeared on FOX’s “The Masked Singer” as the Astronaut, this Grammy-nominated performer is coming to Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen. You can catch Hunter Hayes in concert on Friday, October 24 with his hits like “Wanted” and “Invisible”….

Wrapping Up the Red River Valley Fair

Organizers aimed to turn things around after a down year in 2024; they believe they achieved that goal.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Even on the final day of the Red River Valley Fair, you could still see kids flocking to the rides, trying out the games, and enjoying all the fair has to offer. After a disappointing 2024, many were curious to see how the fair would adjust – “We’re always looking to change and tweak to…

Rare Beer Picnic Packs Viking Ship Park

Event organizers have to cap the number of entrants at 1,000 to keep everything manageable.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – There were plenty of events besides the Red River Valley Fair to keep people occupied in the FM Metro this weekend. One was a massive beer festival at Viking Ship Park. It was the 9th annual Rare Beer Picnic, organized by Junkyard Brewing Company. There were 20 breweries with tents set up, with some even coming…