North Dakota State Capitol / BismarckBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — If you’re a fan of architecture or politics or both, you’ll want to take advantage of expanded indoor and outdoor tours of the North Dakota State Capitol. The guided outdoor tours are set for once a month in June, July and August and they will focus on the history of the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It may be hard coming off of a snow storm, but it’s time to start thinking about summer. Specifically summer camps for kids.NDSU is launching their new Herd U youth camp this year offering a unique selection of classes ranging from the human body, to cuisine, to even architecture with the goal of getting kids engaged…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A group of fourth year architecture students from NDSU gathered to showcase their vision for what West Fargo could look like in the future. This was at West Fargo City Hall and was open to the public. The students present a video for a potential vision of what downtown West Fargo could look like in…
FARGO, N.D. – Mark Preston’s career as an architect has taken him around the world. He’s helped build great big things, and design fantastic buildings, like the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Thief River Fall. After his retirement, a single concert would bring a spark of urgency to start a new career. “It was a sort of evolving process. I had…
FARGO, N.D.– NDSU architecture students are being acknowledged for their work. Select students in the program won awards for their bird houses at the 7th Annual Architecture for the Birds reception. The students were judged on their craftsmanship, design, and livability for a North American nesting bird. Three honorable mentions and winners for first, second, and third place were awarded…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — You won’t find this small Iowa town on a map, but you will find it at the Rourke Art Gallery Museum in Moorhead. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen tells us how one NDSU professor turned artist and architect has brought his story to life. What started off as an idea during a commercial break has now turned into a…
FARGO, ND — A person who some call a productive vandal glued a brick made of Legos onto a Fargo sidewalk. Posts of the act went viral online. But it was soon after when city officials removed the colorful brick from the downtown crosswalk. At the corner of Roberts Street and First Avenue North, a vigilante builder filled a hole…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — A Moorhead church built in the 1800’s is in need of a new roof. The architect who designed it also worked on the U.S. Supreme Court building. Neighbors from a few houses down and from around the world gather under a piece of history every Sunday. “I love this church,” said Barbara Glasrud. “My husband and I…
FARGO, N.D. — Kids got a lesson in architecture this afternoon at the Plains Art Museum. At the museum’s monthly Kid Quest, kids went to five different stations, each with the central theme of architecture. The highlight station was getting the chance to construct buildings with model clay. There was also a block station, reading station, mask making and a…
Some Fargo homeowners are fighting back against buyouts as part of a project to meet the 500 year flood protection goal. One homeowner said his property has historic significance and he doesn’t want to go. The house designed by the granddaughter of Frank Lloyd Wright was originally constructed in 1958. John Stern has been living here since 1985. Since receiving…
