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"end Of An Era" School Carnival Bids Farewell To Horace Mann Building

“End of an Era” School Carnival Sends Horace Mann off in Style

The event was intended to make the families of students more comfortable with each other and serve as part of a goodbye to the beloved structure.

May 31, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Before the book finally closes on a long chapter in Fargo educational history on June 4th, Horace Mann faculty and the Madison PTA teamed up to host the “End of an Era” school carnival on the afternoon of May 30th. “We’re so excited, there’s families from all three schools, it’s been busy all day, there’s 410…

Nice Weather Means Families Flock to Bubblefest

The plaza at The Lights was absolutely packed with people enjoying the majesty of bubbles.

May 3, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With the weather in Fargo-Moorhead finally trending towards the warmer end of the spectrum, families in West Fargo jumped at the opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine. They turned up in massive numbers for Bubblemania, a celebration of all things bubble-related at the Lights in West Fargo. There were stations with bubble wrap,…

Lease Extended for Broadway Station

The hangout for individuals over 60 years old was thought to be in danger of closure; but the Fargo Park Board reversed course after speaking with the community.

February 11, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Senior citizens in North Fargo are celebrating after one of their key community spaces was given a new lease on life. Broadway Station, operated by the Fargo Park District, looked almost certain to close in the near future, as its lease expires in August of this year. However, the local residents who regularly go to the…

Red River Valley Boat & Marine Products Show Returns for 34th Iteration

The three-day extravaganza brings those looking forward to warmer months to the Fargodome to possibly make key purchases.

January 25, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Even though few people are considering outdoor activities with the temperatures this low – thousands still flocked to the Fargodome this weekend to prepare for boating season in the warmer months. The 34th annual Red River Valley Boat & Marine Products Show took place from January 23 to 25. Roughly 30 different boat sales groups set…

Winter Celebration for Native American Students at Discovery Middle School

Organizers say the event grows steadily in attendance every year.

December 17, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Indigenous students from throughout the Fargo and West Fargo school systems gathered this evening to celebrate the holidays and their shared culture. The annual Native American Education Winter Gathering took place at Discovery Middle School from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on December 17. Everyone was served a meal, and there were also activities like craft-making and…

Women Take to the Skies for Girls in Aviation Day

This was the third annual event held at the Fargo Air Museum.

October 12, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Women interested in flight got some real-world experience at the Fargo Air Museum this weekend. It was the third annual Girls in Aviation Day at the facility. From 10 A.M. to 3 P.M., flight enthusiasts old and young were invited to explore modern and historic aircraft displays and enjoy engaging hands-on activities. Event organizers say that…

WFE Carnival Brings Fun and Games to the Lights

West Fest is now in full swing.

September 14, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Families were taking advantage of the continued summery weather to have a little bit of a carnival in West Fargo. The West Fargo Events Carnival at the Lights began just after noon on September 14. There were classic carnival games like ring toss and plinko, plus face painting, live music, and much, much more. The…

Families Turn Out for Littles Art Day

The Plains Art Museum collaborated with other art disciplines to round out their schedule of programming.

July 26, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Plains Art Museum rolled out a schedule of extra kid-friendly programming this Saturday. It was Littles Art Day starting at 8:30 A.M. and going until 11:30. Theatre NDSU, the North Dakota Academy of Dance, and the Fargo Public Library joined forces with Plains to offer a huge variety of art-based activities. There were dance classes,…

RiverArts Kicks off in Moorhead

The concert and outdoor extravaganza series features five installments this summer.

June 11, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The sounds of summer are filling the air down by the Red River in Moorhead. RiverArts kicked off today in Viking Ship Park. The event series takes place over five Wednesdays in the summer. The June 11th installment featured musical performances from Fargo’s Hardanger fiddle group and Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome. There were also tents from…

Elks Lodge Hosts Annual Hoop Shoot

Kids compete to see who can make the most of 25 free throw attempts.

December 29, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Young hoopers in Fargo got an opportunity Saturday to maybe make some noise on the national stage. The Elks Lodge in Fargo – number 260 – held its annual Hoop Shoot free-throw contest at Fargo Parks Sports Center. Registration was free and then the kids were divided into three separate age brackets. Each participant had 25…