Entertainment

Child’s Play at the Red River Market

FARGO —  Kids are taking a healthy interest in downtown this weekend, and you and your family are invited. Essentia Health is sponsoring “Kids’ Day” at the Red River Market Saturday. It’s a chance to get the under-ten set some face time with local health care providers, children’s entertainers, meet friends at dance parties, and participate in cooking demos. You’ll…

Four-legged, Fabulous Fundraiser

FARGO — The dogs are taking to the catwalk, and it’s all for a great cause. It was a night of fabulous, four-legged fashion at the very first “Pawject Runway” fundraiser and fashion show for Homeward Animal Shelter at South Fargo’s Brewhalla. Pet parents and their dressed-up dogs took to the second floor runway to show off their coordinated outfits,…

Concert Series: Aaron Lewis concert canceled while two more shows are announced for country fans and kids

FARGO, N.D (KVRR) — Our recent wet and stormy weather is forcing the cancelation of Aaron Lewis’ concert Thursday night at UP District Festival Field. Jade Presents, the promoter of the show, says repairs need to be made to the venue grounds. Tickets purchased through Tickets300 or Etix will be automatically refunded, but it could take up to 30 days…

Kidchella is the Party of the Summer . . . For Kids

Organizers say they wanted the event to have a music festival-type of feel, hence the colorful admission wristbands.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s the biggest festival of the year – if you’re a kid, of course. Kidchella returned this weekend to the Lights in West Fargo. The music festival-themed extravaganza packed out the space with all sorts of activities. There were waterslides, group exercises, bracelet making, and even a dance party. West Fargo Events say they know…

Scheels’ Hunting Expo Features Dog Jumping Competition

The jumps started on Friday and didn't let up until later in the day Saturday.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Dogs were soaring through the sky all weekend out by the Scheels on 45th Street in Fargo. DockDogs hosted a jumping competition for competitors of all ages and abilities. It was part of the Scheels Hunting Expo which began on Friday, the 1st, and stretched into Saturday. Dog trainers say that seeing their pups succeed is…

Popular 1980s actress and St. Paul native Loni Anderson has died

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Loni Anderson, who played a struggling radio station’s empowered receptionist on the hit TV comedy “WKRP in Cincinnati,” died Sunday, just days before her 80th birthday. Anderson died at a Los Angeles hospital following a “prolonged” illness, said her longtime publicist, Cheryl J. Kagan. “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our dear wife, mother…

75th Annual Model Airshow Brings in Record Participation and Attendance

Over 80 pilots signed up to fly, with hundreds showing up to watch over the weekend.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Fans in attendance at the 75th annual Model Airshow and RC Fun Fly were treated to a distinct sound many crowds don’t get to witness – the roar of a gas-powered turbine engine. That’s because the Valley RC Flyers pulled out all the stops to make this show a special one, and that means going beyond…

Red River Valley Renaissance Faire Closes First Weekend, Looks to Second

The faire got off to a strong start on Saturday, with sunny skies and large crowds.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The first weekend of Red River Renaissance Faire is in the books. The event is filled with jousting, live music, crafts, delicious food and drink and so much more! Faire staff said turnout was good both days, and that the wide variety of acts kept festival-goers entertained. They say that the faire offers a special…

Blues in the Red River Valley: Headliners from Blues Fest

FARGO — They rolled in under smokey skies for their first night in the Red River Valley all the way from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Now, the Scott Ellison band is taking to the main stage at the 30th annual Fargo Blues Festival. It’s the region’s largest Blues Festival and it’s attracting artists from around the country, including Chicago, New Orleans and…