North Dakota News

Nick Swardson’s “Toilet Head Tour” Making Three Stops in Our Region

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Comic and Minnesota-native Nick Swardson has announced his 2024 Toilet Head Tour and it includes stops in Mahnomen, Winnipeg and Fargo. The tour will kickoff on Friday, September 6 at Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen. Swardson will next head to Winnipeg on September 7 at Club Regent. He’ll bring his standup act to Fargo Theatre on…

Burgum in New York courtroom with Trump as trial continues

NEW YORK (KVRR) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum was among an entourage that accompanied former president Donald Trump to court as Trump’s trial resumed Tuesday in New York. “The governor is attending today as an observer in support of the former president,” according to Burgum spokesman Mike Nowatzki. Trump was also joined by Florida Reps. Byron Donalds and Cory…

Bartlett promotes Christian faith in run for top public school official

Jim Bartlett (Photo by Amy Dalrymple, ND Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – For Jim Bartlett, the biggest problem facing public schools has nothing to do with test scores, teacher retention or graduation rates, and everything to do with the persecution of Christian values. “The whole school system right now — it’s been this way for a long time, that’s…

Officers Wallin, Martin, McCarthy and Owens Honored During Candlelight Vigil in D.C.

  WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — A somber night under the stars in Washington, D.C. during National Police Week. The names of hundreds of officers killed in the line of duty are read during the 36th Annual Candlelight Vigil. “From the state of North Dakota: Charles McCarthy. Jake Ryan Wallin. Continuing from the state of North Dakota: Paul Steven Martin. “Their…

“Up District Festival Field” To Provide New Outdoor Music Concert Fun

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Concert promoter Jade Presents is moving all previously announced outdoor concerts at Fargo Brewing to a new venue. It’ll be called “Up District Festival Field” and it’s located at 1329 5th Avenue North, on the same block as Fargo Brewing. They say ticket buyers will get email blasts and all previously purchased tickets will be honored….

“Summer Kids Dream Passport” Returns to Marcus Theatres

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A passport to entertainment for kids is back this summer at Marcus Theatres. The chain’s annual “Summer Kids Dream Passport” is offering movies for just $3. The series will run for 12 weeks starting June 9th and include blockbuster movies like “Minions: Rise of Gru”, “Trolls Band Together” and “The Lego Movie”. Marcus is offering an…