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Icewind Brewing Celebrates 6th Anniversary

The brewery says that after reaching the five-year mark as a business, they're able to relax just a bit and really celebrate their success.

19 hours ago

Gabriel Ostler,

MAPLETON, N.D. (KVRR) – A beloved local brewery is celebrating as another year of operation goes down as a success. This weekend marked the sixth birthday of Icewind Brewing Company, out in Mapleton. The party stretched over June 5 and 6, with food trucks, cash and music bingo, and live music on Saturday evening. Icewind ownership says now that they’ve…

Fifth Annual Asian Night Market Packs Fargo Air Museum

The event had its hours expanded this year to reflect its growing popularity.

May 31, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Asian-American community in Fargo-Moorhead, along with those that appreciate the collective Asian culture, gathered Saturday evening at the Fargo Air Museum for a massive event. The fifth annual Asian Night Market took place from 4 to 9 P.M. on May 30. Vendors packed the interior of the museum, while food trucks lined the outside, and…

Syttende Mai Celebrations Return To Kringen Lodge

Syttende Mai Celebrations Return to Sons of Norway

Norway's Constitution Day falling on a Sunday meant there were plenty of folks free to celebrate the occasion.

May 17, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Joyous music filled the gathering space at the Kringen Lodge on May 17th, colloquially known as Syttende Mai. It’s also known as Constitution Day – and with that document’s signing taking place way back in 1814, Norway’s constitution is the third oldest written constitution still in use. In Norway, large parades often take place, and the…

Fercho YMCA Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Aquatics Center Opening

The Roger & Betty Anda Aquatics Center hosts a huge variety of activities, from parent / baby swim classes to aqua aerobics for seniors.

May 17, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The downtown branch of the Fargo YMCA threw open its doors to the entire public this Saturday to mark a key milestone for the facility. On May 16, the Roger & Betty Anda Aquatics Center was available for everyone to enjoy, all day – even those without a Y membership. The center, which features three distinct…

Sons of Norway Showcases Scandinavian Dance

Event organizers say the whole concept came about due to a desire to use antique bunads the Sons had in storage.

April 12, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Sons of Norway in Fargo are always focused on maintaining traditions from their Scandinavian heritage. This weekend, they held an event for one particular Norwegian activity: dance. The “Keeping Culture Alive! Nordic Dance and Supper” took place on April 11. First, there was an all-ages dance workshop hosted by the Gasper School of Dance, where…

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…

Town Hall Bar Celebrates 90th Birthday

The bar building itself was constructed in 1935.

March 29, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – One of North Dakota’s oldest continuously operating establishments celebrated a major milestone on Saturday. The Town Hall Bar, located at 103 Main Avenue West in West Fargo, held a 90th birthday celebration. There was a collage set up with newspaper clippings of stories dating back to many eras in the bar’s long, long history. The…

Vietnamese Lunar New Year Celebrated at Fargo Air Museum

This year's symbol is the fire horse, signifying strength, freedom, and energy.

February 22, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A first-of-its kind celebration in Fargo gave everyone a chance to experience Vietnamese culture at a pivotal time in the calendar. February 17 was Tet, or the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. This Saturday, the Vietnamese American Association held a celebration at the Fargo Air Museum, a ticketed event that included traditional Vietnamese food and drink and…

Frostival Returns for 10th and Final Installment

Organizers say there will be another winter-based celebration next year, just not under the Frostival name.

February 1, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Moorhead’s biggest winter celebration forged ahead this Saturday in the face of roaring winds and encroaching snow. Frostival took place on January 31 at both the Hjemkomst Center and adjacent Viking Ship Park. There were plenty of indoor and outdoor activities to choose from, ranging from face painting to ice skating and sledding as well as…

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…