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Paradox Branches Out to Brewhalla for Comic-Con

The Paradox Comic Show represented a chance for the store - and local creatives - to reach a wider audience.

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Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Comic enthusiasts and fans of all things nerdy were treated to a slice of the Comic-Con experience this Sunday at Brewhalla. Paradox Comics-N-Cards hosted the Paradox Comic Show from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. There were countless vendors, panel discussions, and nationally recognized guest speakers. Local published novelist and high school teacher Chuck Lang said the…

Foolers’ Ball Returns for Fourth Installment

The annual celebration of weird beer continues to grow in popularity.

April 5, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fans of weird beer once again found their fancies tickled at Brewhalla on Saturday. It was the fourth annual Foolers’ Ball, a celebration of limited-edition and flat-out strange brews from across North America. Over 50 breweries showed up to show off their odd creations. Event organizers say the weirdness of some of these flavors is difficult…

Aclu To Train 'legal Observers' For Upcoming No Kings Protest

ACLU to Train ‘Legal Observers’ in Advance of Third No Kings Protest

The organization says that having impartial, third-party witnesses and documenters of what goes on at public gatherings is essential for protecting First Amendment rights.

March 18, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The previous two No Kings protests at City Hall in Fargo featured plenty of community volunteer staff members in hi-vis vests, monitoring the area, aiming to keep the peace. This time, though, those in attendance will see a new kind of vested volunteer on display. The ACLU calls these people Legal Observers – a term not…

Convention Center Committee Nearing Final Decision On Convention Center

Convention Center Committee seeking public input as they near final decision

March 3, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — From nine proposals down to just four, the Convention Center Committee has been focused on which site will be the best to develop. “One of the primary things we want to see if they changed any detail in the plan. And then we also want to see what the construction budget is, what we can get…

Drekker Celebrates Anti-Valentine’s Day with “Love Stinks” Event

The emo-themed extravaganza featured all-day flash tattoo from Amarok.

February 14, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – For many, Saturday was all about love, passion, and celebrating togetherness with your committed romantic partner. Brewhalla made sure they offered an alternative for those not too keen on those concepts. The Drekker taproom played host to “Love Stinks”, a tattooing and craft event also celebrating the emo genre of music. Amarok Tattoo was in-house doing…

Hotdish Festival Sells Out Brewhalla Yet Again

The 8th installment of what's become a beloved regional tradition featured fourteen restaurants serving up comfort and competing for supremacy.

February 1, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “It sold out a month after we announced tickets. So I think it was sold out in November,” laughed Carly Montplaisir, events director for Brewhalla. The team at Brewhalla figured they had a pretty good idea on their hands when they came up with the Hotdish Festival eight years ago – but even they are impressed…

FM Well Fest Spreads Message of Healing, Inspiration

The event is organized by the FM Wellness Collective.

January 22, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Even with the freezing temperatures, a surprising number of people were willing to brave that cold and celebrate wellness with a full slate of programming and a room full of vendors and practitioners. Those were found at FM Well Fest, which took place at Brewhalla from 3 to 8 P.M. on January 22. The booths featured…

West Fargo High School Jazz Band spreads holiday cheer

December 22, 2025

Alex Bertsch,

Fargo, N.D. (KVRR) — While the weather outside isn’t exactly frightful, the music inside is definitely delightful. The West Fargo High School Jazz Band spent the day touring around the metro, including this stop at Brewhalla, spreading holiday cheer with percussion and brass. “It’s a lot of fun that we get to do some Christmas sort of stuff. We get…

Fargo Record Fair Gets Another Spin at Brewhalla

There were thousands of records, CDs, and other forms of music memorabilia available for purchase.

October 26, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Music lovers and physical media collectors flocked to Brewhalla this weekend to get their hands on some antique vinyl. It was the Fargo Record Fair on October 25, and hundreds of people came through The Magic Factory looking for records and other music souvenirs. There were at least 30 separate vendors selling their items across 50…

“Bras Off Broadway” Raises Money, Awareness During Breast Cancer Month

The feature presentation of the event is a fashion show with models who have custom-designed their own bras for the occasion.

October 23, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A unique event near downtown Fargo has returned this year, aiming to raise breast cancer awareness and funds for research. Bras Off Broadway is taking place at Brewhalla. It’s the fourth iteration of the event. The night begins with a social hour with silent auction items and a live DJ. That’s followed by a buffet dinner,…