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Moorhead Dairy Queen Opens
Business, Minnesota News, Moorhead

Historic Moorhead Dairy Queen kicks off 74th season amidst snowy conditions

It's March and the madness has begun. The Historic Moorhead Dairy Queen has officially opened and the F-M community is coming out in droves.
Hami Arain,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Customers are braving extreme winter conditions at the Historic Dairy Queen on the corner of Main Avenue and 8th Street in Moorhead for its season opener. “With the divisiveness that’s in our culture, we can all rally around one thing and that is ice cream. How Midwestern is this? The opening day of the Dairy Queen….

Glksagal
Community, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead, North Dakota News

Fargo VFW host free holiday meals for community

Wrestlers from Moorhead High School help served the F-M community to get people in the holiday spirit
Hami Arain,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo VFW hosted a free holiday meal to the community. More than 150 people across the F-M area braved the oppressively cold temperatures and enjoyed a meal downtown. Even wrestlers from Moorhead High School came to help volunteers and officials say they stepped up in a big way. While it was open to the public,…

Dinner
Community, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead, North Dakota News

West Fargo church feeds F-M community for 43rd annual Thanksgiving celebration

Hami Arain,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in West Fargo hosts its annual Turkey Dinner to feed the community for the 43rd year featuring the holiday classics. Last year, the room was not as packed due to social distancing guidelines so volunteers are calling this the first real year back. “It’s the first year after COVID. People…

El Zagal
Community, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead, North Dakota News

Misfits BBQ Club of El Zagal smoke more than 60 turkeys for Thanksgiving

Not all heroes wear capes... In fact, most wear aprons.
Hami Arain,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — In its third straight year, the Misfits BBQ Club of El Zagal made smoked turkey for people’s Thanksgiving meals outside the shrine. They smoked more than 60 turkeys weighing around 20 lbs. and costing $50 each. The club says they want to continue this tradition and are always happy to help feed the community. “People come…

Pride Dakota
Business, Community, Entertainment, Local News, North Dakota News

Thousands attend Pride of Dakota Holiday Showcase

More than 200 vendors across the state came to Fargo to show off their products.
Hami Arain,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The F-M community and North Dakotans beyond flock to Scheels Arena for the annual Pride of Dakota Holiday Showcase. You can find anything from arts and crafts to food and mini games. It’s a celebration of everything locally created in North Dakota as thousands swung by seeking the perfect Christmas gift and other cool items. Vendors…

Christkindlmarkt
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

F-M community celebrates 6th annual Christkindlmarkt

Bring out the ugly sweaters as Christkindlmarkt is under way. Have some chocolate, check out the entertainment, warm up by the fire and take a picture with THE Santa Claus only on Sunday from 1-4pm.
Hami Arain,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An outdoor winter wonderland you can only find inside and outside the Fargo Civic Center. “It’s a free community event. Everyone is welcome and it’s really just a time to slow down, bring together your friends and family and celebrate the holiday season,” said Simone Wai, Event Organizer. Fargo’s 6th annual Christkindlmarkt features vibrant entertainment, cool,…

Skating
Community, Entertainment, Local News, North Dakota News

Roller Skating makes a comeback, thanks to social media

Hami Arain,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Check your clocks because it’s not in the 90s anymore. Roller skating is making a comeback. Some say it’s because the pandemic gave people an excuse to try tying on roller skates, looking for outdoor exercise and relief from lockdown boredom. There’s also a larger nostalgia in fashion and music for the ’70s, ’80s and disco,…

Holiday Lights Rrvf
Business, Entertainment, Local News, North Dakota News

High fees force businesses, nonprofits to rethink annual Holiday Lights show

Hami Arain,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Local businesses and nonprofits are feeling left out of the holiday lights display because of the event being more expensive now that it’s moved to the Red River Valley Fair than it was at Lindenwood Park. “We recognize that this has been turned over to a much more commercial aspect rather than a community aspect….