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Historic Dairy Queen In Moorhead Opens On March 1st For 77th Year

Historic Moorhead Dairy Queen Opens March 1st for 77th Year of Business

The time-honored tradition goes on regardless of weather - but temperatures in the mid-teens are mild compared to some the restaurant has faced in the past.

March 1, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Even though the operation looks seamless from the outside, it takes a lot of work to get the historic Moorhead Dairy Queen prepared for its annual opening. “Basically two weeks ago is when we started,” explained owner Troy DeLeon. “We start with soft serve, and we start making dilly bars, because we have to make them,…

Civilians Meet To Search For Isadora Wengel

Community Gathers to Search for Isadora Wengel

Organizers handed out maps of the Red River and encouraged searchers to mark where they had looked. They hoped to find Isadora and bring her home, but they also wanted to show support for her still-grieving family.

February 15, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Since Isadora Wengel was reported missing in early January, the Fargo Police Department and other law enforcement agencies have been looking for her tirelessly. The case against her boyfriend, 21-year-old Joshua Hite, has moved forward on circumstantial evidence – but neither officials nor the general public will rest until her remains are found. To that end…

Lease Extended for Broadway Station

The hangout for individuals over 60 years old was thought to be in danger of closure; but the Fargo Park Board reversed course after speaking with the community.

February 11, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Senior citizens in North Fargo are celebrating after one of their key community spaces was given a new lease on life. Broadway Station, operated by the Fargo Park District, looked almost certain to close in the near future, as its lease expires in August of this year. However, the local residents who regularly go to the…

Local Health Services Collaborate on Drug Overdose Prevention, Preparedness

The meeting involved group exercises and discussions between public health officials and local authorities like police officers and emergency medical service providers.

January 21, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Local public health authorities came together to curate a group exercise intended to help authorities with changing trends in drug overdoses. The event took place at the Family Service Center in Moorhead. Organizers from both Cass and Clay County Public Health said 26 people attended, representing police and fire departments, social services, behavioral health treatment providers,…

Former Governor Schafer Leads Lecture on Civility

The talk, which was disseminated via Zoom, touched on various topics including the state of American democracy and societal engagement.

January 15, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A former Governor of North Dakota gave an address today regarding the state of democracy in the United States and how ordinary people can bring back common civility. Ed Schafer spoke via Zoom in an event titled “Restoring Neighborliness: Democracy, Community & Ethics” that began at noon on January 15. The lecture was sponsored by The…

Christkindlmarkt Returns for Eighth Installment

Folkways has made some upgrades to certain structures and features of the event.

November 23, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – One of Fargo’s enduring Christmas traditions has returned to Downtown for its eighth installment. Christkindlmarkt is back in the Civic Center, and Folkways says the event is bigger and better than ever. It began on Friday, November 21, and ran throughout this weekend. Folkways has completely rebuilt the sheds for the outdoor Christmas Village and installed…

Holiday with Heart Retail Event Brings Seasonal Cheer to Girl Scouts

There were craft-making activities in addition to the sales at the Dakota Horizons retail location.

November 16, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Local Girl Scouts are gearing up for the holiday season – and a big cookie-related announcement. This Saturday, the Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons retail location held their Holiday with Heart event. Anything you could fit in a stocking was 20% off, and shoppers who spent more than $75 received a free surprise. There was also a…

Bounce in the Valley Returns to Red River Fairgrounds

The four-day event has so far drawn well over 1,500 attendees.

November 9, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Bounce in the Valley has returned to the Red River Fairgrounds, giving kids a way to stay active even as it gets colder outside. The inflatable extravaganza began on Friday, November 7 at the Butler Machinery Arena. Over 20 inflatables are filling the main space, with other activities like caricature drawing available as well. The…

Prairie Boutique Returns for 44th Installment

The highly curated craft show and vintage market has been in Horace for a little over a decade now.

November 8, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) – The early Winter chill has put people in the mood for holiday items – and there might have been no better place to get them than at the Prairie Boutique. It was the 44th annual boutique, which has been at the Community Center in Horace for the past 12 years. From 8 A.M. to 4 P.M….

Swing Barrel Brewing Company Celebrates Five Years in Business

Owner Sean Syverson says the brewery began during the pandemic with nothing but a dream and credits the community for helping them make it as far as they have.

August 24, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN – A favorite local brewery packed its parking lot on Saturday to celebrate a special anniversary. It’s now been 5 years in business for Swing Barrel Brewing Co. on Center Avenue in Moorhead. To celebrate, they pulled out all the stops. There was a stage set up for live music, Blackbird woodfire brought out their oven to make…