Shoppers peruse the goods of the vendors gathered for the fair.FARGO, N.D. – April 19 was the third Saturday of the month, which meant it was time for the Masonic Craft Fair to set up shop. A collection of vendors gathers at the Fargo Masonic Center on 3rd Street North every month. There are a ton of items for sale,…
FARGO, N.D. – Families got a taste of Japanese culture this weekend at Plains Art Museum in Fargo. The museum hosted an event sponsored by the Japan Outreach Initiative, or JOI. It taught kids and their parents how to make art in the style of Chigiri-e, which is torn paper collage. Participants created unique artwork using textured paper and vibrant…
Rigatoni!FARGO, N.D. – Customers looking to get their cars cleaned up this weekend were welcomed by a pleasant furry surprise. 4 Luv of Dog set up outside the Tommy’s Express Car Wash location on 40th Street South. With them were a whole bunch of pups looking for their forever homes, including Aroo and Rigatoni. Staff say that these types of…
A full lineup of the day’s events.FARGO, N.D. – It’s been a thrilling ride for those involved in the creation and execution of Parachigo, an artistic space on 8th Street South. Getting it to where it is today required a monumental communal effort. “Everything’s been made from the ground up by the people who occupy the space,” explaind Anj Karna,…
MOORHEAD — CSA season is here, and Farm in the Dell wants you to get in on the action. The Farm’s been expanding its offerings ever since it opened in 2014, and it’s accepting subscriptions for the 2025 growing season now. When you buy a share in advance, they’ll send you a curated box of their freshly harvested produce each…
FARGO — The Asian Night Market has officially outgrown its venue. They’ve held it at the Plains Art Museum for the past four years. But this year, they’ve nearly doubled the number of vendors. That’s necessitated a move north to the Fargo Air Museum. It offers shopping, food and entertainment for market-goers. And it’s a great way to connect with…
North Dakota lawmakers meet in the House chamber. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Gov. Kelly Armstrong signed two bills last week that will change laws surrounding political communications and advertisements in North Dakota. House Bill 1167, sponsored by Rep. Jonathan Warrey, R-Casselton, would require a disclaimer in capital letters on any political communication or political advertisement…
Deer congregate near the Red River. (Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong has signed a bill that forbids state wildlife managers from restricting the use of bait for hunting deer on private property. Senate Bill 2137 prevents the North Dakota Game and Fish Department from banning deer hunting over bait. The agency has…
UH-72 Lakota Helicopter (Dept. of Defense)FARGO (KVRR) – The crew of a North Dakota Army National Guard Airbus UH-72 Lakota helicopter reported being targeted by a green laser Thursday night near Hector International Airport in Fargo. The Federal Aviation Administration tells KVRR Local News that the incident happened around 9 p.m. They say local authorities have been notified and will…
Rep. Landon Bahl, R-Grand Forks, listens in the House chamber during a floor session on April 17, 2025. Bahl has missed 10 days of the legislative session. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota lawmakers will be paid at least $41,500 for absences during the 2025 legislative session so far, though most legislators with more than…
