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Nerdyween Combines Halloween With All Things Pop Culture

There were vendors, activities - and Superman even stopped by.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – One local hobby shop decided that they didn’t want to just hand out candy for Halloween. So Paradox Comics-N-Cards hosted Nerdyween on Saturday! All visitors got a free bag of comic books, in trick-or-treating style, and there were also Halloween-themed discounts on merchandise. There were vendors outside, and costume contests taking place the entire day. Paradox…

“Bras Off Broadway” Raises Money, Awareness During Breast Cancer Month

The feature presentation of the event is a fashion show with models who have custom-designed their own bras for the occasion.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A unique event near downtown Fargo has returned this year, aiming to raise breast cancer awareness and funds for research. Bras Off Broadway is taking place at Brewhalla. It’s the fourth iteration of the event. The night begins with a social hour with silent auction items and a live DJ. That’s followed by a buffet dinner,…

Don Haney Prepares to Call it a Career

The legendary broadcast journalist has been at KFGO for well over 30 years.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Don Haney is calling it a day after a long, illustrious career in broadcast journalism. He’s seen just about everything in decades of work, from the disastrous 1997 floods in Fargo to the Standing Rock protests in 2016, which even left him a little banged up. KFGO news director Paul Jurgens says he has nothing but…

Doomed Romance and Death Take the Stage in FM Opera’s “La Traviata”

FARGO — It’s one of the best-known love stories of page, stage and screen, and whether you realize it or not, you probably know the music. And its enduring popularity is why the artists of the Fargo-Moorhead Opera are bringing Verdi’s “La Traviata” to the metro stage. It’s the story of a scarlet woman who falls in love with a…

Two “Have Yourself a Funky Little Christmas” concerts planned for Sanctuary Events Center

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Get ready for the holidays with Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome. The 12-piece band is hosting two holiday concerts called, “Have Yourself a Funky Little Christmas.” They are set for Friday December, 19th and Saturday, the 20th, both starting at 8 p.m. at Sanctuary Events Center in Fargo. Tickets go on sale this Thursday at 10 a.m….

Concert Series: John Berry is bringing his 29th Christmas tour to Detroit Lakes

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — Get in the holiday spirit with “Christmas With John Berry” in Detroit Lakes. The country music hitmaker blends fan-favorite Christmas classics with some of his biggest hits. He has been touring the show for 29 years! You can catch Berry on Friday, December 12 at Historic Holmes Theatre. Tickets cost $41 for adults and $22…

ValleyCon Returns to Fargo Air Museum

The three-day programming schedule featured numerous celebrity appearances, gaming opportunities, and even some hands-on time with critters from the Red River Zoo.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The area’s biggest celebration of all things science fiction, fantasy, and comics and collectibles returned to the Fargo Air Museum this year. ValleyCon was held from October 17 to 19, and featured its most jam-packed programming schedule to date. The event has been held in some capacity since 1977 – and it was actually sold last…

Punkin Bash Gets Drekker Patrons in the Fall Spirit

The day featured indoor and outdoor activities for all ages.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It might not feel like fall outside quite yet, but that’s not stopping Brewhalla from getting into the seasonal spirit. October 19 saw the celebration called Punkin Bash take over Drekker Brewing Company. There were tons of kid-friendly activities set up outside, like face painting and duck picking. Inside, there was a space for pumpkin decorating…

The Big One Art & Craft Fair Wraps Up Successful Stop in Fargo

Organizers estimate over 10,000 attendees came through the Fargodome in just two days.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The largest craft show in North Dakota closed out its yearly run at the Fargodome in style on Saturday. The Big One Art & Craft Fair opened its doors at 10:00 A.M. on October 17 and shut down by 5 in the afternoon on October 18. Staff say there were over 200 vendors selling at the…