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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…

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….

Comet the Mini Horse Stops by Dr. James Carlson Library

Comet happily received treats and pets from attendees, while some even read to him for a little while.

November 2, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The James Carlson branch of the Fargo Public Library secured an appearance from a smaller celebrity this weekend. Comet the mini horse entertained families for about an hour on Saturday morning. He was part of a day full of activities, where kids could read to Comet, pet him, feed him treats, and also create horse-themed crafts….

The Big One Art & Craft Fair Wraps Up Successful Stop in Fargo

Organizers estimate over 10,000 attendees came through the Fargodome in just two days.

October 18, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The largest craft show in North Dakota closed out its yearly run at the Fargodome in style on Saturday. The Big One Art & Craft Fair opened its doors at 10:00 A.M. on October 17 and shut down by 5 in the afternoon on October 18. Staff say there were over 200 vendors selling at the…

Busy Fall Weekend at Brewhalla

The weekend began with an Okotberfest celebration and concluded with a massive craft fair.

October 5, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It was a jam-packed weekend at Brewhalla, with two distinct yet fall-related celebrations taking place. First up, on Saturday, was Oktoberfest. The day-long celebration of all things Bavarian featured stein holding competitions, polka music and plenty of beer. Then, on Sunday, the Brewhalla Fall Craft Market took place. Hundreds of vendors set up on both floors…

Maker’s Market Spreads Craftiness All Over Brewhalla

The free fair featured well over 40 different artisans and their special creations.

June 8, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Crafts galore this weekend as makers of all kinds took over the second floor of Brewhalla for their very own market. The Maker’s Market festival, hosted by Unglued, saw over 40 vendors showcasing their handmade goods – even craftspeople from as far away as Wisconsin. Admission was free, and attendees roamed around checking out mugs, custom…

Church Puts On “Holiday Collections” Craft and Vendor Show

This is the largest church-held craft show in the region

December 1, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — The Holy Cross Catholic Church held their ninth annual “Holiday Collections” Craft and Vendor Show. Over 80 vendors were there, compared to just over 20 when it first started almost a decade ago. Organizers highlight unique, one–of–a–kind items from around the region. They say hundreds of people go every year, and it’s the largest church–held craft show…

Junkyard Brewing’s Expansion Doubles Taproom in Size; How Owners are Keeping Original the Culture

When the idea of an expansion became a reality, owners wanted to keep the true essence of Junkyard Brewing alive

September 30, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — The small cozy quarters of Junkyard Brewing in Moorhead have created an atmosphere that people in the metro love. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen got an inside look at its new expansion and tells us how owners are keeping its character while having more space for customers. What started off as a space for 60 people, has now doubled…

Valley City High School Students Create Ornaments for National Christmas Tree

The ornaments that are currently being displayed on the North Dakota tree in President's Park

December 23, 2017

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VALLEY CITY, ND — 12 student artists from Valley City High School are having their art displayed on the 95th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting display in Washington D.C. The students handcrafted ornaments that are currently being displayed on the North Dakota tree in President’s Park. The students painted pictures inside of the ornaments, giving visitors an inside look into…

Junkyard Brewing Company Expands Westward for Another Taproom

The new expansion will be occupied by both the brewery and their next door neighbor

November 20, 2017

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A popular brewery in Moorhead is expanding its business. Junkyard Brewing Company is adding to the west side of their building to make way for a new taproom. The back of the expansion will give more studio space to their neighboring business, First Avenue Productions. The owners, who started out in a much smaller space in 2012,…