Entertainment

“Hazel”: From the Prairie to the Silver Screen

BISMARCK, N.D. — She’s one of the best-known heroines of the North Dakota prairie. And now, a teenager who died saving her younger sisters from a sudden blizzard in 1920 is the subject of a new feature film produced right here in North Dakota. Its writer and director shot the entirety of it near Bismarck. He says while much of…

French Fry Feed scheduled for tonight “tossed like a hot potato” to Saturday due to the weather in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Bad news for people hoping to fill themselves up with free fries during Potato Bowl USA in Grand Forks. The weather has forced organizers of the French Fry Feed to reschedule the event. As they say, the event is getting tossed like a hot potato. Is has been moved from tonight to Saturday’s UND Tailgate…

No Powerball jackpot winner but five tickets sold in MN are worth $50,000 each

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — While nobody won the billion dollar Powerball jackpot on Monday night, six lucky players in Minnesota have tickets worth $50,000 each. They were sold in Anoka at Holiday Stationstore, Blaine at Speedway, Coon Rapids at Joe’s Kwik Marts, Elk River at Holiday Stationstore, West St. Paul at Holiday Stationstore and Woodbury at Seasons Market Holiday. There…

Great Maze Returns to West Acres in Cedar Form

Maze owners say that the new layout is more challenging because they can fit more panels in the same amount of space as before.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Folks are used to seeing the Great Maze spring up near the Best Buy at West Acres Mall – but they’re seeing a lot more wood than hay this time around. “It was becoming kind of difficult for us to find a home for the straw afterwards, we had about 1,500 bales in the past, and…

Pied Tamarins Settle into Life at Red River Zoo

The zoo is one of only seven in the United States to host the critically endangered species.

This is Peanut Butter.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Red River Zoo recently brought in a critically endangered species – and guests are loving the addition. The zoo announced the acquisition of two pied tamarins, a monkey species from Brazil, on August 19. Noah and Peanut Butter are still technically in quarantine but are visible in the zoo’s Discovery Barn. The…

Great Maze Set to Return to West Acres

This maze will be made of cedar wood, and organizers expect it to break the Guiness record for largest cedar maze in the world.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Great Maze at West Acres Mall is coming back this year with many changes aimed at making it bigger and better than ever. The maze’s new design features white cedar planks that organizers say will deliver more challenges and fun.  The maze will be the largest cedar wood maze in the world and is expected…

Walking Through Memories in “A Night with Patsy Cline”

FARGO — It’s a walk into the past with this regional touring artist. Juliette Angelo is the creative force behind “A Night with Patsy Cline,” the legendary country artist whose songs the vocalist and guitarist features. She says the show’s been sold out for many of its stops and features songs and storytelling from Angelo’s life and how they connect…

Concert Series: Minnesota native Yung Gravy is ready to come back to Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Rochester, Minnesota native Yung Gravy is coming back to Fargo. The rapper has earned four platinum and five gold singles and collaborated with Lil Wayne, Chief Keef, T-Pain and others. He has also earned six billion streams of his music. You can catch Yung Gravy on Thursday, November 6 at Fargo Civic Center. Tickets are already…

Concert Series: Rap legends Bone Thugs-N-Harmony coming to Fargo next month

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Grammy winning rap legends Bone Thugs-N-Harmony are coming to Fargo. They’ll be joined by Xzibit, Dakotah Faye and more. The concert will be held Thursday, September 25, rain or shine at UP District Festival Field. General admission tickets are $49 and they are on sale now at JadePresents.com. Categories: Entertainment, Local News, North Dakota News Tags:…

Pup-A-Palooza Pits Corgis vs. Weenies, Raises Money for Dog Rescue

Also a part of the day's festivities was a dog contest with unique categories.

Zoomies!FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The headline attraction of the event was a showdown between short-legged dog breeds to see who was the fastest – but you could also see furry friends of all shapes and sizes at Pup-A-Palooza. The one-of-a-kind event took place at the North Dakota Horse Park. The day got underway with a dog contest that had unique…