CHRISTMAS TREE Archives - KVRR Local News

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…

Christmas tree fire destroys mobile home in Moorhead

December 2, 2020

Jim Monk,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – A Christmas tree fire destroyed a mobile home at Moorhead Estates at 1224 15th Avenue North. Fire Dept. Capt. Todd Church said most of the mobile home was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived on the scene shortly after 11:30 p.m Tuesday. Crews were able to gain entry to the rear half of the mobile home for…

North Dakota Christmas tree lighting goes virtual due to COVID-19

November 30, 2020

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – Plans to light North Dakota’s state Christmas tree have been altered this year because of the pandemic. Gov. Doug Burgum and his wife, Kathryn Burgum, plan to light the tree virtually on Tuesday evening with a livestream on Facebook. The governor’s office says this year’s Christmas tree theme is “creating connections,” a reminder to stay socially connected…

Rheault Farm Adds 25–Foot Christmas Tree As It Gets Ready For Santa Village

The Christmas tree is one of the last additions to the village and adds a big final touch to the holiday decorations.

November 19, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.- The tree is traveling by truck from the home of the property owner who donated it to the Fargo Park District. For many, the Christmas tree is the first thing they see when driving by the Santa Village before they head inside to meet Mr. & Mrs. Claus. “It’s always so much fun to see the little kids run…

LIVE: Local Boy Scouts Spread Holiday Spirit with Christmas Tree Sale

Boy scouts in troop #214 are selling Christmas trees at Faith United Methodist Church

November 28, 2018

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KVRR’s Maggie LaMere visits the tree sale of Boy Scout troop #214 at Fargo’s Faith United Methodist Church. You can purchase Christmas trees at the church on weekdays from 5-8pm and on weekends from 10am-7pm. Categories: Morning – In The Community Tags: BOY SCOUTS, CHRISTMAS TREE, Faith United Methodist Church

Charges Filed In Tree Theft

20 year-old Benjamin Shepherd and 19 year-old Brett Braseth of Fargo and 19 year-old Kyle Braaten of Portland, ND are charged with stealing the tree.

March 28, 2018

Site Staff,

FARGO (KFGO) – Three men have now been charged with the theft of a tree from property north of Fargo that was used as a Christmas tree at the home of one of the men. Paul Vogel played detective. He discovered that the Colorado Blue Spruce had been dumped in the Red River and it carried sentimental value. Vogel had…

Reward: One Stolen Christmas Tree

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Cass County Sheriff's Office.

December 4, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO (KFGO) – It’s been nearly a week since someone stole a prized possession from Paul Vogel. The Fargo resident is hoping someone will come forward with information that solves the theft of a huge Colorado blue spruce from his family farmstead, several miles north of Hector International Airport. He’s offering a $300 reward. Vogel says someone cut it down…

CONE ZONE: U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Stopping in Grand Forks

Some roads in the area will be closed for a few hours

November 15, 2017

TJ Nelson,

Courtesy: CapitolChristmasTree.com GRAND FORKS, ND — The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is making a whistle stop in Grand Forks. The tree will arrive at Town Square at 9 o’clock on Sunday morning and depart one hour later. Some roads in the area will be closed for a few hours. A Winter Market will be open from 9 to 1. There…