Entertainment

ND Human Rights Film Festival appoints new Native American Programming Director

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A local arts organization adds a new role in preparation for its upcoming film festival. The Human Family, a Fargo nonprofit organization, has welcomed Falcon Gott to the North Dakota Human Rights Film Festival as the Native American Programming Director. The position is new to the festival. Gott says his goal is to represent Native Americans…

LIVE: Unglued at the Summer Craft Fest

Beer, crafts, and live in-studio appearances are back again on the Morning Show!

It’s the first fully-vaccinated, CDC-guideline-approved, social-distancing-free live, in-studio event in more than a year for the Morning Show, and boy is it right up our alleys. One of our favorite returning guests, Unglued’s Ashley Morken, brought us crafts, beer, beer-related crafts, locally-produced candy, tequila, and more goodies to get us ready for this weekend’s Summer Craft Fest. It’s been on…

Survey Finds Families Watch TV with a Purpose

CenturyLink Quote releases a new study on the impact TV watching has on families during the pandemic.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The pandemic has forced many people to use technology, but a recent survey says TV watching has benefited families. “TV is actually having a positive, as a surprisingly positive impact on people,” CenturyLink Quote Media Relations Specialist Zoi Galarraga said. CenturyLink Quote releases a new study on the impact TV watching has on families during the…

LIVE: Healthy Kids Day

Talk about terrific timing. Just as the CDC announced its new, relaxed recommendations for vaccinated Americans and telling us we can drop the masks, the YMCA is welcoming back one and all for its annual Healthy Kids Day this weekend. It’s been more than a year since the metro’s YMCA facilities opened their doors to everyone for the free-to-all-ages event….

LIVE: Year of the Road Trip

If you want road adventure and wide-open spaces, you've come to the right place.

You’re probably itching to get out and enjoy the great wide wonderful region this weekend, but then again, so are thousands upon thousands of strangers in the tri-state area. And most of them may be headed for our lovely lakes country for fishing opener in Minnesota. If you’re looking to avoid the crowds, you’ve come to the right place, since…

LIVE: Shaping the Future of the West Fargo Library

West Fargo and its librarians want to hear about you.

Libraries and their programs have gotten a real workout in the pandemic, and for all you’ve probably learned there, now the tables are turning. This time around, the folks at the library want to learn about you. The city of West Fargo’s massive growth in the last few years means the demographics, interests and needs of the city are changing….

LIVE: Fargo Theatre Reopens

The curtain rises on the theater's new, post-pandemic life this Saturday.

It’s one of downtown Fargo’s most iconic sights. But sadly, the Fargo Theatre itself hasn’t seen much of us for an entire year, as its stages have sat empty and screens have sat dark for more than a year. Saturday, it all comes back to life, as audiences are invited to return for the first time since the pandemic struck….

LIVE: 150 Sails Up in Detroit Lakes

Set your course for the celebration of 150 years of sun, fun and sailing in lakes country.

Late April might seem a little early to get out on the water in lakes country, but it turns out it’s the perfect time for a regatta. That’s because this Friday, April 30th, you can see 150 sailboats in a single location before they launch toward their new permanent homes all over the city of Detroit Lakes. Detroit Lakes sculptor…

LIVE: Celebrate Earth Week with River Keepers

There's been a run on the free pizza and scavenger hunt ornaments.

What do you get when you combine an Earth Week scavenger hunt along Fargo’s beautiful riverfront with the promise of free pizza? A whole heck of a lot of takers, as it turns out. Conservation and outdoor recreation group River Keepers set the ornament challenge scavenger hunt from this past Saturday all the way through until May first. The best…

Foreigner will play Alerus Center in September

GRAND FORKS, ND — Foreigner brings it’s “The Greatest Hits of Foreigner on Tour” to the Alerus Center in Grand Forks. The legendary band will play the venue on Thursday, September 9. Tickets start at $39.50 plus applicable fees and go on-sale Friday, April 23rd at 10:00 AM. VIP packages available at www.ForeignerOnline.com Please refer to https://pepperentertainment.com/covid-19 measures regarding this…