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Assembly Begins on Mural Backdrop

This is the first year in many decades that a different artist is behind the creation of the mural for Concordia's Christmas Concert.

December 1, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The Emmy® Award-winning Concordia Christmas Concerts are hugely popular in the F-M area, and an integral component of them is the mural background behind the choirs and the orchestra. Assembly of the mural began on December 1st- and this year, the design came from a new source: artist Paul Johnson of Pelican Rapids. He said he…

Snowmobile Season Begins in North Dakota

Trail availability is subject to change given snowfall amounts.

December 1, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

NORTH DAKOTA – Big day for outdoor recreation enthusiasts. It is the official start to snowmobile season in North Dakota. The state has 2,800 miles of snowmobile trails to cruise and explore. However, it takes work keeping that much area safe and well-maintained. So trail groomers are out and about, making sure there’s adequate snow cover and putting signs in…

The Spaceman Is Coming! Ace Frehley of KISS Fame To Land at Shooting Star Casino

November 26, 2024

TJ Nelson,

MAHNOMEN, Minn. (KVRR) — The original lead guitarist and a founding member of KISS is getting ready to rock Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen. Ace Frehley, the Spaceman himself, will touch down on Friday, February 7. Expect to hear songs from his solo work and songs from his time in KISS. Tickets are priced at $30 and $60. They go…

Christkindlmarkt Wraps Up First Weekend

The downtown festival will be back for the last days of November.

November 24, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Though Thanksgiving hasn’t yet taken place, many just can’t wait to get into that Yuletide spirit. Helping them do so is Christkindlmarkt – the event put on by Folkways featuring a bevy of holiday fun. Activities include pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, the outdoor winter wonderland, and live musical performances. If you missed out this…

74th Anniversary of Lowest-Scoring Game in NBA History

On this day in 1950, the Fort Wayne Pistons and Minneapolis Lakers combined to muster just 37 points.

November 22, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

A headline from the infamous game in question.In 1950, the Minneapolis Lakers were the class of the freshly formed NBA, and nobody was more aware than Murray Mendenhall. His Fort Wayne Pistons had been on the losing end of beatdowns from the likes of George Mikan and Vern Mikkelsen far too often. So when they trundled into the Minneapolis Auditorium…

A Drive-In Movie In December? Yes! Inside Alerus Center

November 21, 2024

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Here’s your chance to “drive-in” to Alerus Center and watch Disney’s “The Santa Clause” for free. Oak View Group, the venue management company, and Coca-Cola are teaming up to bring back the Drive-In Movie on Saturday, December 14. You can drive your vehicle through the south overhead door near Entrance 1 or enter on foot…

Christopher Titus: “Doomed To Repeat” Coming to Fargo Theatre

November 21, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The man behind the hit FOX show “Titus” is coming to Fargo Theatre this winter. You can see Christopher Titus on his “Doomed to Repeat” standup tour on Saturday, February 15. He’s done six one-hour comedy specials with Comedy Central and will soon release his 10th special, “Carrying Monsters”. Tickets range from $35 to $160 plus…

LIVE: How Dr. Seuss’s “The Grinch” Might Just Steal Your Heart

November 20, 2024

Emily Welker,

MINNEAPOLIS — The most famous Christmas villain is not be entirely over his thieving ways. But this year, instead of stealing Christmas, it’s possible he might just steal your heart, instead. That’s as a Fargo native is mid-run as the star of the new production of “Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas” by one of the top children’s theaters…

LIVE: Christkindlmarkt Comes Back

November 19, 2024

Emily Welker,

FARGO — we’re hurtling headlong toward holiday shopping season, but we have a way to help you slow things down a bit. The metro’s traditional, open-air, European style Christmas market, “Christkindlmarkt,” is back in downtown Fargo this weekend. It’s back complete with lighted trees, an expanded S’mores selection by the fire, photo sessions with Santa, and live choral performances. The…

Nailed It! Fundraiser Brings Fun, Awareness to Junkyard Brewing

$1 from every pint sold during the event went to Rebuilding Together F-M.

November 14, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Board games and other activities of that nature are fairly common fixtures at breweries these days. What you’re not often going to find, though, are hammering or plumbing contests. But when the creative minds behind Junkyard West Fargo and Rebuilding Together partnered up – that’s exactly what came to fruition. “I think that the plumbing…