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Tjugondag Knut
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Faith United Hosts Tjugondag Knut Celebration

The event, known as Saint Knut's Day in more phonetically forgiving fashion, marks exactly 20 days since Christmas.
Gabriel Ostler,

A pointed message from the Swedes 20 days after Christmas.FARGO, N.D. – Indecisive about when the best time is to take down your Christmas tree? Just ask the Swedes! Faith United Methodist Church on 19th Avenue North hosted an event today – a traditional Swedish festival day marking exactly 20 days after Christmas. It is colloquially known as Saint Knut’s…

Ice Fishing
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Youth Ice Fishing Derby on South Woodhaven Pond

Event organizers estimated over 200 children participated in the competition.
Gabriel Ostler,

Some of the tents set up on South Woodhaven Pond.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Last January, ice fishing was hardly a consideration. But this year, the temperatures were perfect for a family-friendly competition. Fargo Parks and Fargo-Moorhead Walleyes Unlimited teamed up to host the annual Youth Ice Fishing Derby at South Woodhaven Pond. The free event was open to kids 15…

Bailey Zimmerman Announced For North Dakota State Fair
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First Artist Announced for North Dakota State Fair

Bailey Zimmerman has made a lot of noise in the country music scene since being discovered in late 2020.
Gabriel Ostler,

MINOT, N.D. – It’s only January, but anticipation is already building for the North Dakota State Fair. It’s only continued to grow after the first official announcement for the performance schedule. That lucky artist is one Bailey Zimmerman. The 24 year old hails from Lousiville, Illinois. He began making waves with his original compositions on social media near the end…

Cellobration Music
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LIVE: All the Flavors of Cello

Emily Welker,

FARGO — Got a taste for variety? The FM Symphony Opera wants you to get your fill at their upcoming Cello-bration. The cellists of the symphony are sharing the sweet sounds of their strings this Sunday in downtown Fargo. It’s the latest in a series of “fun-size” performances. And as the show’s tag line goes, “There’s always room for cello.”…

Hardanger Fiddles
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Hjemkomst Center Hosts Hardanger Fiddle Concert

This specific kind of fiddle is always hand-made, and hails from Norway.
Gabriel Ostler,

Fiddle performers entrance the crowd at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead.MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The sounds of fiddles filled the Hjemkomst Center on Saturday, as the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County hosted a Hardanger Fiddle concert. Hardanger fiddles are a special kind of instrument – each is handcrafted in traditional Norweigan fashion. In the Fargo-Moorhead area, there’s about…

Library
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Fargo Public Library Brings “Silent” Reading to Uncorked Lounge

The library has one of these events every month at various locations around town.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Turns out, sipping wine and tucking into your favorite novel isn’t just an activity for home. The Fargo Public Library hosted a “Silent” reading event at Uncorked Lounge. Participants were told to bring their own books or one of the two librarians on hand would be happy to provide them with recommended reading material. Uncorked Lounge…

Landon
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3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Raises Money, Spirits for Landon’s Light

The organization provides aid to critically ill children and their families.
Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Landon Solberg was just 12 years old when inoperable brain cancer took his life. But his memory lives on – every year at the middle school he would have called home – in the form of a massive 3-on-3 basketball tournament. Liberty Middle plays host to the extravaganza, which features a ton of friendly competition…

Serial Killers poster
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Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn

The stage show features the renowned criminologist delving into the psyches of some of history's most heinous individuals.
Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – If you are looking for some murderously good entertainment this Saturday – the Fargo Theater is hosting quite the unique show. Dr. Scott Bonn is a criminologist who has personally interviewed some of history’s most repugnant killers, such as Dennis Rader and David Berkowitz. He’s taken his insights and expertise and turned it into a stage show,…