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Fargo distillery caught in fight over tariffs and Canada’s ban on American liquor

Owner Joel Kath with barrels of whiskey at Proof Artisan Distillers, Fargo.FARGO (KVRR) – As the tariff wars continue to escalate, a Fargo distillery is among a number of American craft distillers getting caught in the middle of the fight. American liquor exports plunged 85% nationwide this year as the majority of Canadian provinces continue to ban American spirits from…

Fargo activist pleads guilty to 3 counts of felony theft

MANDAN, N.D. (KVRR) — Faith Dixon has pleaded guilty to three counts of felony theft. The guilty plea comes after Dixon was accused of moving thousands of dollars of state grant money from her charity, Faith4Hope, to personal and family accounts. The grants were intended for after-school programs to help students who had been disproportionally affected by Covid-19 school closures….

MATBUS offers riders a free ride for ‘Try MATBUS’ week

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — MATBUS is offering riders a free ride on all its fixed route services all this week. The free rides come as part of MATBUS ‘Try MATBUS week.’ It’s a week dedicated to showing the Fargo-Moorhead community all the benefits MATBUS has to offer. The service comes as each year, two million passengers use the service on…

Second “No Kings” Protest Again Draws Crowds to City Hall

Demonstrators remain upset over a myriad of policy decisions from the Trump Administration.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The first “No Kings” protest at Fargo City Hall was held back in June. The second, in October, saw a similar turnout. Most protesters said that not only have their concerns not been addressed, most of the issues they’re worried about have only gotten worse. The nationwide protests are organized under the “No Kings” moniker because…

ValleyCon Returns to Fargo Air Museum

The three-day programming schedule featured numerous celebrity appearances, gaming opportunities, and even some hands-on time with critters from the Red River Zoo.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The area’s biggest celebration of all things science fiction, fantasy, and comics and collectibles returned to the Fargo Air Museum this year. ValleyCon was held from October 17 to 19, and featured its most jam-packed programming schedule to date. The event has been held in some capacity since 1977 – and it was actually sold last…

Punkin Bash Gets Drekker Patrons in the Fall Spirit

The day featured indoor and outdoor activities for all ages.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It might not feel like fall outside quite yet, but that’s not stopping Brewhalla from getting into the seasonal spirit. October 19 saw the celebration called Punkin Bash take over Drekker Brewing Company. There were tons of kid-friendly activities set up outside, like face painting and duck picking. Inside, there was a space for pumpkin decorating…

The Big One Art & Craft Fair Wraps Up Successful Stop in Fargo

Organizers estimate over 10,000 attendees came through the Fargodome in just two days.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The largest craft show in North Dakota closed out its yearly run at the Fargodome in style on Saturday. The Big One Art & Craft Fair opened its doors at 10:00 A.M. on October 17 and shut down by 5 in the afternoon on October 18. Staff say there were over 200 vendors selling at the…

Fargo Mini Marathon Returns with Nearly 1,000 Participants

There was a 5k run Friday evening, followed by the 10k and half-marathon Saturday morning.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A beloved local running event returned this weekend in emphatic fashion. The Fargo Mini Marathon came back after a 5-year hiatus, having not been held since 2019. There was a 5k Friday night, where runners were encouraged to dress up in costume, as well as a 10k and a half marathon Saturday morning. All races began…