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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…

Natural Pet Center’s Second Location Celebrates One Year in Business

The expansion has been positively received by the northside community.

January 18, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A Fargo pet supply mainstay celebrated yet another milestone over the weekend. Natural Pet Center marked one year in business for its second location, at 19th Avenue North in Fargo. The store had massive discounts on all products Friday and Saturday, handed out free treats, had special giveaway items for customers who spent over a specific…

New Dilworth Firehouse Welcomes Santa for First Time

The building was unveiled in April, replacing a structure that had stood since 1980.

December 20, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

DILWORTH, MN (KVRR) – The newest firehouse in the F-M area got to celebrate its first holiday season by bringing in the big man from up North. The Dilworth Fire Station opened in April, replacing the deteriorating structure that had stood since 1980. The still sparkling-clean new building was decked out with holiday decorations for the festivities on Saturday, December…

Final Farewell for The Spirit Room

The space has been cleared out since October, but those who loved the non-profit wanted one more chance to meet up and say goodbye.

December 14, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Back in September, a downtown Fargo institution announced its closure. On Saturday, the people who loved The Spirit Room gathered for one final goodbye. Executive Director Dawn Morgan organized a formal lunch and program at The Fine Arts Club on the afternoon of December 14. The non-profit organization offered yoga, meditation, dance classes, exhibitions, readings and…

Sons of Norway Host Christmas Celebration

Those at the Kringen Lodge say they like to combine Norwegian traditions with a couple of new wrinkles.

December 14, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Sons of Norway held their traditional Scandinavian holiday event on Sunday, looking to celebrate the season with classic Norwegian traditions and a sense of community. The event began at 2:00 P.M. in the Juven Ballroom of the Kringen Lodge. There was live music ranging from ukuleles to accordions, an ugly sweater contest, and of course,…