LOS ANGELES (AP) — Loni Anderson, who played a struggling radio station’s empowered receptionist on the hit TV comedy “WKRP in Cincinnati,” died Sunday, just days before her 80th birthday. Anderson died at a Los Angeles hospital following a “prolonged” illness, said her longtime publicist, Cheryl J. Kagan. “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our dear wife, mother…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Fans in attendance at the 75th annual Model Airshow and RC Fun Fly were treated to a distinct sound many crowds don’t get to witness – the roar of a gas-powered turbine engine. That’s because the Valley RC Flyers pulled out all the stops to make this show a special one, and that means going beyond…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The first weekend of Red River Renaissance Faire is in the books. The event is filled with jousting, live music, crafts, delicious food and drink and so much more! Faire staff said turnout was good both days, and that the wide variety of acts kept festival-goers entertained. They say that the faire offers a special…
FARGO — They rolled in under smokey skies for their first night in the Red River Valley all the way from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Now, the Scott Ellison band is taking to the main stage at the 30th annual Fargo Blues Festival. It’s the region’s largest Blues Festival and it’s attracting artists from around the country, including Chicago, New Orleans and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An outdoor screening of the musical favorite Mamma Mia! is coming to Broadway Square. It’ll be screened Sunday night starting at 6 p.m. and is free to attend. You’re encouraged to bring friends, lawn chairs, and blankets. The event is part of a weeklong series of Pride celebrations across the metro. Fans of Wicked will want…
COLFAX, N.D. (KVRR) — A new festival in our area will be giving fans of bluegrass reason to celebrate. Red River Roots will be held on September 13 and will feature six bluegrass bands. Along with music there will be hay rides, art vendors, and workshops on dancing and clogging. Crooked Lane Farm is hosting the festival, east of Colfax….
MINNEAPOLIS – Country star Kenny Chesney has been added to the lineup at the 40th Farm Aid concert at the University of Minnesota. Organizers say Chesney, Wynonna Judd, and Steve Earle are joining the performers on September 20 at Huntington Bank Stadium. The lineup also features Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews, Billy Strings, Margo Price, Duluth’s Trampled…
MINOT, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota is making national news for a not so nice incident on the final night of the state fair in Minot. Country music star and “American Idol” judge Luke Bryan was hit in the face with a ball during his encore on Saturday night. Bryan seemed a little shocked and stopped singing for a…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Tattoo artists and enthusiasts gathered in Fargo this weekend for a three-day celebration of ink. The Fargo Tattoo Expo took place at the Ramada Convention Center on 13th Avenue South from July 25 to the 27th. Over 90 different parlors / artists set up shop at the venue, offering on-site tattooing and competitions for tattoos like…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The countdown began a few minutes after 6:10 on the evening of July 24 – to make sure everyone was in position to chow down at the same time. That’s because Folkways was attempting to break the world record for most s’mores eaten in the same place at the same time. Partnering with them was Wondermade,…
