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It’s a First! Baby Bison Born at Red River Zoo

  FARGO — The Red River Zoo has a brand-new bouncing baby bison named “Fargo”, the first in the zoo’s history. The zoo posted the birth announcement via Facebook, saying the baby was born to mom Marge. Marge came to the zoo from the Wind Cave National Park in 2021. She’s part of the zoo’s conservation herd, along with bison…

Prince’s Former Fiancee, Sheila E., Turned Away at Paisley Park

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sheila E. figured she’d be welcome if she showed up unannounced to record some video at Paisley Park where the Grammy-nominated percussionist once collaborated with her mentor and one-time fiancée, the late rock superstar Prince. She was wrong. She said in an Instagram video that she was hurt when she went there to pay her respects on Friday, which would have been his 66th birthday,…

“An Evening With Sturgill Simpson – Why Not? Tour” Heading to Bluestem

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Fiercely independent country music artist Sturgill Simpson is coming to Bluestem Amphitheater. You can catch “An Evening With Sturgill Simpson – Why Not? Tour” on Tuesday, September 24. The concert will be held rain or shine. Tickets are on sale Friday at 10 a.m. with the usual online only presale Thursday from 10 a.m. -10 p.m….

Fearless Friends (Taylor’s Version) Is Moved to July Due to Rain. Shake it Off!

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Remember when we played the Taylor Swift song “Fearless” the other day and told you about Fargo Park District’s Taylor Swift themed event? Well now we have to tell you that “Fearless Friends (Taylor’s Version)” has been moved from Thursday night to next month. The park district is blaming unfavorable park conditions at Friendship Park due…

Fearless Friends (Taylor’s Version) Event Planned for Thursday Night in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Park District is jumping on the Taylor Swift bandwagon. They are hosting Fearless Friends (Taylor’s Version) Event on Thursday. It’ll take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at Friendship Park and be centered around Swift’s music over the past 18 years. They say attendees can expect to “Shake it Off” and enter a Taylor Swift…

New Documentary Features North Dakota Native American Professional Bull Rider Stetson Lawrence

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Stetson Lawrence ranked among the top 25 bull riders globally until a second major injury derailed his career. He was one of the few Native American professional riders. The life of the Chippewa Sioux rodeo star who grew up near Williston, North Dakota is featured in a new documentary called “Another Eight Seconds”. “I take it…

Norsk Hostfest Cuts Ties With Epic Companies, Will Proceed as Planned This Fall

MINOT, N.D. (KVRR) — More fallout from the troubles at Epic Companies which has had trouble making payroll, laid off a number of employees and still owes contractors. For the past two years the company has managed Norsk Hostfest in Minot, billed as the largest Scandinavian festival in North America. Norsk Hostfest Board of Directors held a press conference to…