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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.

November 17, 2022

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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,…

Roller Skating makes a comeback, thanks to social media

October 23, 2022

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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,…

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

October 19, 2022

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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….

Local organizations collab in Movers for Mutts

October 15, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — 4 Luv of Dog Rescue teams up with Two Men and a Truck for an open-house adoption event. They are trying to raise awareness to rescue animals in the local community. Not only are they looking for people to adopt or foster dogs, they’re also looking for supplies. Movers for Mutts is hosted every fall and…

Skies Over Hogwarts begins at MSUM Planetarium

October 15, 2022

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MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The MSUM Planetarium brings the community together at their sold-out stars and Hogwarts show. People were entertained with an astronomy display and MSUM professors taught lessons on the Big Dipper, the solar system, and other fixtures in the sky. Kids showed off costumes as well. “We just want to you know be here to educate and…

Molly Yeh headlines Bernie’s opening in East Grand Forks

October 8, 2022

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EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. (KVRR) — Hundreds packed the new Bernie’s restaurant in Grand Forks to meet Food Network’s Molly Yeh at her book signing! Fans came with books on hand as the line wrapped around the exterior and everyone got to share a quick moment. Yeh asked people about their favorite foods and exchanged life stories. She also took…

F5 Project’s 3×3 basketball tournament addresses criminal justice reform

August 27, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A car show, community resources and a popup barber all featured at Dike West Park in Downtown Fargo. The F5 Project hosting a 3×3 basketball tournament as all ages and skill levels are allowed to participate. Community organizers are excited to see people display their passion on the court while many caught the games from the…

9th annual Mutt March prioritizes vet care

Who let the dogs out? Apparently, everyone did in Moorhead.

August 6, 2022

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MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The 9th annual Mutt March featured obstacle courses, games for dogs and a march for our best friends across MB Johnson Park. Hosted by 4 Luv of Dog Rescue, this year’s walk benefits the non-profits Spay and Neuter Impact Project, or SNIP. They’re trying to raise as much as they can to give dogs and cats…

Friend of Shane Netterville Talks About His Death & Need To See Body Cam Footage

July 14, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney is expressing sympathies to the Netterville family and invited Shane’s brother to meet with leaders like North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley and Police Chief David Zibolski. Community activists, family and friends are pushing for body camera footage to be released to see how the 28-year-old Netterville lost his life. “Where is…

West Fargo Street Fair a big hit with community

The food trucks were a hit, people packed their row, and enjoyed all the options available like hot dogs, kabobs and tacos.

June 18, 2022

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WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The West Fargo Street Fair gives people a chance to get out of the house and enjoy some art, food, and fun outside in the sun. In 2020 people say crowds were smaller than normal at the West Fargo Street Fair because of COVID-19, now restrictions have loosened, this year Fresh air, good food, and…