Entertainment Archives - Page 81 of 172

LIVE: Personal Book Recommendations for Kids

The elves at the Fargo Public Library know what books kids want to see under the tree.

December 14, 2020

Emily Welker,

If you’re a parent comparing your to-do list for the holidays and the remaining dwindling days on the calendar with increasing panic, the Fargo Public Library Children’s Librarians are here to help. For the first time, they’re offering personalized reading recommendations to moms, dads and other caregivers about the books your kids are most likely to love. You can fill…

Lutheran Church of the Cross hosts drive-thru Christmas event

West Fargo church is socially distant for the holidays

December 13, 2020

,

WEST FARGO, N.D.– Lutheran Church of the Cross is doing things a little differently this year. Many churches across the U.S. are making changes to their holiday traditions in order to keep them going, and LCC is no different, combining 2 in-person events into 1 drive-thru event– what they’re calling an Advent Christmas Carol Mash-up. “This is an opportunity to…

Santa Claus pays a visit to Fargo Air Museum

Coloring contest, Christmas movies, and photos with Santa are some of the highlights

December 12, 2020

,

FARGO, N.D. — Santa Claus made a visit to the Fargo Air Museum to spread holiday cheer to those in the community. The Fargo Air Museum is known for a pretty special tradition: Santa arriving from the skies to meet kids and take photos. This year, the museum wasn’t able to hold up that tradition due to COVID restrictions, but…

Holiday-themed corgi pack walk encourages safe socialization amid pandemic

December 12, 2020

,

FARGO, N.D — A holiday-themed pack walk brings together holiday attire and corgis from across the metro. The walk, hosted by the Northern Corgis, took place at Island Park in downtown Fargo. The corgis and even some of their owners were dressed in festive clothing for the gathering. The walks are meant to encourage socialization and exercise. Although the walk…

Reindeer Ranch helps bring Christmas spirit to Downtown Fargo

Members of the community were excited by their appearance at holiday event

December 5, 2020

,

FARGO, N.D. — People from all over the metro showed up downtown to participate in classic winter events such as ice skating, taking family photos, and listening to Christmas music. But one thing many people don’t do every year… is hang out with some reindeer. Reindeer Ranch owner Vernon Hoselton has a herd of his own, and enjoys bringing them…

Trinity Lutheran hosts drive-thru Giving Tree

Church makes event socially distant amid COVID-19 pandemic

November 29, 2020

,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — This holiday season, Trinity Lutheran is living up to its motto of being a light to the community. Despite COVID restrictions, Pastor Nick Peterson says he wanted to make sure members could still participate in the annual Giving Tree. “Since we’re not able to gather for worship in person, our members were able to drive through and…

NDSU hosts Fall band concerts via live stream

No members of the public were allowed to attend

November 22, 2020

,

FARGO, N.D.– NDSU’s Challey School of Music hosted their Fall band concerts via live stream. The Wind Symphony and University Band both performed, but were split into smaller groups to ensure social distancing. Both groups also wore face masks and used covers on their instruments for the duration of their performance. Several students were absent due to illness and were…

Fargo AMVETS hosts holiday fundraiser

Profits donated to Rape and Abuse Crisis Center

November 22, 2020

,

Fargo AMVETS Post 7, Fargo, N.D.– The Ladies Auxiliary of the Fargo AMVETS hosts their annual holiday fundraiser. The sale includes Christmas decorations and baked goods which are provided by the Auxiliary. This event used to be a silent auction, but in recent years has turned into a free-will donation fundraiser. The money made from the sale this year will…

WE Fest set to return to Detroit Lakes in 2021

The country music festival is set for August 5-7, 2021

November 16, 2020

Alison Voorhees,

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — 2021 is being marked as the year for the return of concerts and now WE Fest can be added to the list. The long time country music festival in Detroit Lakes is set for August 5 – 7, 2021. The 3-day festival was last held in 2019. Before the pandemic, it had already been decided that…

Breaking News: Alex Trebek, host of Jeopardy, has died

November 8, 2020

Site Staff,

(CNN)Alex Trebek, the genial “Jeopardy!” host with all the answers and a reassuring presence in the TV game-show landscape for five decades, has died. He was 80 years old. “Jeopardy! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends,” said a statement shared on the show’s Twitter account Sunday. “Thank you, Alex.” The…