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LIVE: F5 Project’s Back the Blue Fundraiser

For some of us, the shooting hit too close to home. So they're stepping up to help.

FARGO — They were once on the wrong side of the law. Now, they’re raising money to protect some of the metro’s lawmen — the ones who sacrificed themselves to save their city from an apparent mass shooting attack on July 14th. The F5 Project is a Fargo-based nonprofit that helps get jobs,. homes, and healthy transitions into regular life…

Winds of Change concert series returns to F-M region for 16th year

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Here’s a special treat for all you classical music fans out there. That is the New York Kammermusiker and its back in our region for the group’s 16th annual Winds of Change Concert Series. The nonprofit ensemble reintroduces instruments and music of the double-reed band to modern audiences. A North Dakota native and director behind the…

WE Fest kicks off 40th anniversary With Long Lines of Traffic

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — People heading to WE Fest’s 40th anniversary in Detroit Lakes encountered jam packed traffic, stopped at times according to social media posts, and filled lots on day one. The three day country music festival features headliners Morgan Wallen, Kane Brown and Brad Paisley and so many other artists. Not only is there live music but…

LIVE: Fargo BluesFest Begins

Live in studio with Chicago's Wayne Baker Brooks.

FARGO –  The sounds of BluesFest are reverberating over the metro this weekend. The annual two-day music festival kicked off Friday afternoon at Newman Outdoor field on the city’s north side. Its runs Friday and all day Saturday. But Emily and Adam got a sneak preview from one of the performers on the Morning Show. Chicago-based bluesman Wayne Baker Brooks…

Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Grand Forks? Jonas Brothers Heading To Alerus Center

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Jonas Brothers are expanding their tour to Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Grand Forks? The tour will make a stop at Alerus Center on Friday, November 17th. The talented musical brothers also have stops planned at the Minnesota State Fair, Winnipeg and St. Paul later in the fall. Fans will have to register for a…

Red River Zoo keeping animals cool during extreme heat

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — That extreme summer heat is here but, while people are hunkering down indoors with air conditioning, the staff at area zoos are working overtime to keep animals safe during the blistering heat. “At our zoo we really put a lot of our efforts and we center ourselves around our animal’s wellbeing. So, we have to be…

LIVE: Think Pink for Downtown Fargo

Come on Barbie (fans), let's go party.

FARGO — Sure hope you like pink. Because you’re about to see plenty of it come Friday in downtown Fargo. Fargo Theatre folks are trying to turn downtown in Barbieland ahead of the premiere of the film “Barbie” there Friday night. They’re holding an opening night costume party, complete with prizes to give away for the best Barbie-themed attire. The…