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Kris Kristofferson Dead at 88: Award Winning Singer, Songwriter and Actor

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kris Kristofferson, a Rhodes scholar with a deft writing style and rough charisma who became a country music superstar and A-list Hollywood actor, has died. Kristofferson died at his home in Maui, Hawaii on Saturday, family spokeswoman Ebie McFarland said in an email. He was 88. McFarland said Kristofferson died peacefully, surrounded by his family. No…

LIVE: Turning Up the Heat at the FM Symphony Orchestra

FARGO — Desire. Jealousy. Revenge. Murder. Things are really heating up in Fargo this weekend, and we’re not just talking about the weather. The Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra kicks off Concert Week 2024 with a bang this weekend, the first in a series of themed shows. This weekend’s theme is “Passion.” You’ll hear a series of intense pieces from both familiar…

LIVE: Anime Fargo — The Return

FARGO –They’re the cosplaying, comic-collecting crowd that puts on one of the region’s most popular annual conventions. And this weekend, Anime Fargo is back bigger and better than ever. Event organizers are bringing in some brand-new guest speakers who star in some of your favorite anime shows and films. New for this year is also an entire area dedicated to…

LIVE: Heritage of India Day

MOORHEAD — If you’re looking for food, fun and fashion, plus a little taste of culture, you’re in luck this weekend in the metro. The Indo-American Association of the Great Plains is teaming up with NDSU Association of Students from India for a major celebration of Indian heritage Saturday at the Hjemkomst Center. It will feature Indian traditional clothing styles,…

“Alive in ’25” WE Fest Rolls Out Its 2025 Lineup Including Hardy, Jon Pardi and Cody Johnson

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — WE Fest is coming “Alive in ’25”. WE Fest’s 2025 lineup is out and the headliners are Hardy, Jon Pardi and Cody Johnson. Other acts include Ashley McBryde, Gretchen Wilson, Kip Moore, Megan Moroney and a whole bunch of newcomers. Tickets, ad-ons, camping and parking passes all go on sale Thursday, September 26 at we…

LIVE: Drawing on Local Talent

MINNEAPOLIS — It’s the premiere of a new play at one of the nation’s top children’s theatre companies. And now, the Children’s Theatre Company is drawing on local talent for their upcoming production. The original play, “Drawing Lessons,” opens October 8th in Minneapolis. It’s about a Korean-American adolescent who uses her graphic novel skills to find a path through the…

Catch Unbelievable Stunts When Nitro Circus Comes to Fargodome This Fall

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — This definitely isn’t your grandpa’s circus. Get ready for a jaw-dropping show of unbelievable stunts when an all-new Nitro Circus rolls into Fargo. The non-stop excitement will happen on Thursday, November 7 at Fargodome. Nitro Circus’s elite roster features top athletes from around the world pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with high-flying stunts, tricks, and…

Alerus Center To Host Harlem Globetrotters 2025 Tour

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — The world record-breaking, trick-shot stars of basketball are back on the road and coming to Alerus Center in Grand Forks. You can catch all the fast-paced action of the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters as they take on their determined rivals, the Washington Generals, on Saturday, January 4. Players will also go head-to-head in exhilarating new challenges…