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Faith United Hosts Tjugondag Knut Celebration

The event, known as Saint Knut's Day in more phonetically forgiving fashion, marks exactly 20 days since Christmas.

January 12, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

A pointed message from the Swedes 20 days after Christmas.FARGO, N.D. – Indecisive about when the best time is to take down your Christmas tree? Just ask the Swedes! Faith United Methodist Church on 19th Avenue North hosted an event today – a traditional Swedish festival day marking exactly 20 days after Christmas. It is colloquially known as Saint Knut’s…

Chocolate Prices Heat Up, Carol Widman’s Stays Cool

Co-owner Carol Widman herself says she doesn't see the price surge affecting business too much.

January 2, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The soaring price of cocoa has lead to big changes for chocolatiers around the world. Here in Fargo, though, it’s business as usual for one sweet shop, at least for now. “I think that we’ll be stable,” said co-owner of Carol Widman’s Candy Co. and member of the Widman chocolate dynasty, Carol Widman. “We go with…

Shoppers Rush To West Acres Mall For Last Minute Holiday Shopping

December 23, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s two days before Christmas and shoppers are running to do some last-minute shopping. Shops and stores and grocery stores all around the metro are packed with last-minute shoppers buying gifts and food. The season of giving has come fast for many of these shoppers. As the parking lot fills up at West Acres Mall with…

Holiday Baby: Newborns Get Photos In Christmas Stocking

December 20, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s a tradition that has taken place in the Sanford Family Birth Center for many years. Families have a chance for a photo op of their newborn babies in Christmas stockings. This year’s candidates had four girls and one baby boy in a festive line of red stockings sporting santa hats. Nurses at Sanford are always…

Salvation Army and American Crystal Sugar Assembled Over 900 Food Boxes

December 20, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Salvation Army teamed up with workers from American Crystal Sugar to assemble annual Christmas food boxes. Volunteers worked through the early hours of the morning to set up the line of food. There were mashed potatoes, corn, frosting, cake mix, bread, ham and turkey – you name it, it was there, and the assembly line…

Blanchard Couple Turns Home into Winter Wonderland

Linda Johnson estimates it takes her two to three days just to set up her assortment of vintage houses, displayed on shelves specially built by her husband.

December 15, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

BLANCHARD, N.D. – It’s a little bit out of the way for most people; but trust us when we say that the old schoolhouse in Blanchard is a secret haven for some serious Christmas cheer. Linda Johnson is the curator of this winter wonderland inside her and her husband’s Blanchard home, which is a former schoolhouse built all the way…

Hornbacher’s and Cloverdale Donate Hundreds of Hams to Salvation Army

December 11, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — This year marks the 17th year the Salvation Army has received hams that have been donated for their Christmas Food boxes. “The Salvation Army could not do what it does without community support and community giving. So, Hornbachers and Cloverdale have been amazing benefactors to the army and our administrative people in need. We serve without…

A Fargo Man Uses Personal Experience For An Event To Give Back

December 9, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — One man, known to decorate his Jeep for the holiday season, decided to take it a step further and give back to the community. Dino Diaz organized the event, “Christmas Jeep Run For Kids”. Growing up he was able to receive presents from ministries and the community. He took his personal experience and ran with the…

Bonanzaville Hosts “Christmas on the Prairie”

The popular attraction promised down-home, old-fashioned Christmas fun with its slate of activities.

December 8, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “Christmas on the Prairie” at Bonanzaville in West Fargo promised a return to a simpler time when carolers sang the sounds of the season. That’s not all that was offered. There were pictures with Santa, carriage rides and even a specialty seasonal model train display. The Spud Valley Model Railroad Club operates out of Bonanzaville,…

Holiday Parade Celebrates Season, Fargo Police Department Heroes

The Grand Marshals of the parade included the parents of fallen officer Jake Wallin.

December 8, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – The 18th Annual Xcel Energy Holiday Lights Parade brought cheer to the downtowns of both Fargo and Moorhead. The parade got underway at 6:30 P.M. sharp on Saturday. It began on Center Ave. in Moorhead before rumbling straight down Broadway in Fargo. Leading the charge were the Grand Marshals of the parade – The Fargo Police Department…