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Sons of Norway Showcases Scandinavian Dance

Event organizers say the whole concept came about due to a desire to use antique bunads the Sons had in storage.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Sons of Norway in Fargo are always focused on maintaining traditions from their Scandinavian heritage. This weekend, they held an event for one particular Norwegian activity: dance. The “Keeping Culture Alive! Nordic Dance and Supper” took place on April 11. First, there was an all-ages dance workshop hosted by the Gasper School of Dance, where…

Totally Rad Vintage Fest Returns to Fargo

Owners of the multi-city tour say that there's a special energy about Fargo that makes the experience extra-memorable.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fans of all things vintage and retro were in for a treat this weekend, as the Totally Rad Vintage Fest returned to the Fargo-Moorhead area. This is the fourth consecutive year the traveling festival has stopped at the Veterans Memorial Arena in West Fargo. Staff estimated about 5,000 people came through the doors during the…

Missing Wahpeton Man Found Deceased in River

The Valley City Police Department says both 73-year-old Alfred Odden and his vehicle were recovered from the Sheyenne River.

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR) – The search for the missing Wahpeton grandfather, 73-year-old Alfred Odden, has concluded with the recovery of Mr. Odden’s body from the Sheyenne River. The Valley City Police Department put out a release on Facebook detailing the circumstances of the discovery. They say that on the evening of April 10, they located a vehicle submerged in…

Red River Valley Speedway Announces a new name to the track: Fix It Forward Speedway.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Red River Valley Speedway is receiving a new moniker after selling its naming rights to a local giant in the car repair industry. The race track located on the Red River Valley Fairgrounds will now be known as the Fix-It-Forward Speedway, after the organization recently purchased the naming right to the racetrack. By stepping in…

Cass County Commission approves contract for School Resource Deputies

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Recent changes to the county’s pay scale and cost-of-living have raised concerns among Central Cass, Kindred, Maple Valley, Mapleton, and Northern Cass school districts. school districts. To address those concerns, Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner motioned for a contract that the county outlined to reduce the financial burden. “We were trying to find a solution to…

Ribfest announces musical lineup for this year

Music lineup for Happy Harry’s Ribfest 2026.FARGO — Happy Harry’s Ribfest is building anticipation for the summer season by announcing their upcoming music lineup. The four day festival will feature musical performances from artists spanning multiple genres and decades of music. The 90s alternative band Spin Doctors, known for songs like ‘Two Princes’ and ‘Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong,’ are…

New NDSU, Bismarck State presidents sign contracts

FARGO, ND – MARCH 30, 2026: Marshall Stewart gives the Òhorns upÓ sign at a press conference after The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education on Monday chose Stewart as the next president of North Dakota State University.BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The new presidents of North Dakota State University and Bismarck State College have agreed to contracts…

North Dakota may expand Medicaid for mental health but some see other options

Kurt Snyder, executive director of the Heartview Foundation, shows a display of the different buildings the organization has operated in since 1964 during a tour of its facility in Bismarck on March 20, 2026. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota lawmakers are drafting a policy that would change the system in which some…

Federal appeals court judge from Fargo to take senior status

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KVRR-KFGO) – A federal circuit court judge from Fargo plans to take senior status. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals Court Judge Ralph Erickson has announced that he will take senior status when his successor is confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Erickson was appointed to the circuit court by President Trump during his first term. He’s a former…