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Somali Heritage Celebration Brings African Culture to Downtown Fargo

Somalians make up a significant portion of the immigrant population in Fargo-Moorhead.

July 6, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – People of all nationalities gathered in Broadway Square this Saturday to celebrate Somalian culture. Folkways partnered with the Immigrant Development Center, amongst other organizations, to host the Somali Heritage Celebration, which took place on July 5 from 5 to 8 P.M. According to the organizers, Somalians first started arriving in the Fargo-Moorhead area in the 90s…

Nordic Gala Builds Enthusiasm for Scandinavian Festival

The event featured a silent auction of many Scandinavian nicknacks, plus a traditional Norwegian meal.

April 6, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Some of the hand-crafted traditional offerings at the Nordic Gala’s silent auction.FARGO, N.D. – It was a Norwegian extravaganza at the Kringen Lodge this Saturday as local groups begin to gear up for this summer’s Scandinavian Festival. The annual Nordic Gala took place in the familiar haunt for the Sons of Norway. The evening kicked off with a social and…

North Dakota Arts and Culture Industries to Receive CARES Act Funding

The CARES Act applications will close May 18.

May 4, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D.–Arts, culture and creative industries impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for CARES Act funding. The North Dakota Council on the Arts announced a total of $371,700 is available on Monday. Organizations and nonprofits whose revenue relies heavily on admissions, ticket sales and other earned income are eligible to apply. Artists and contractors who produce art and…

Fargo Air Museum Brings Japanese Culture To The F-M Area

Tomorrow is the last day that you will be able to see the exhibition.

February 26, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- The Hina Doll exhibition was given to the Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society in 2013 by the Japanese American cultural exchange. This year, the exhibition is being displayed at the Fargo Air Museum. The display is part of a traditional celebration in Japan known as “dolls day” where they exhibit the dolls as a way to celebrate girls….

People Get Immersed in All Things German at Kulturfest

There was food, entertainment, and a market

September 14, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — It’s styled like the many Oktoberfest celebrations held in Germany: Kulturfest is the place to be to immerse yourself in all things German. Kulturfest gives people a chance to experience German food, drink, and entertainment. The menu includes classics like bratwurst, and there’s even a selection of wines and cheeses. There’s also German market where people showcase…

International Potluck Summer Music Festival Promotes Different Cultures

Two food trucks were at the potluck

August 17, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — It’s an evening of trying new tastes and hearing new sounds, but the International Potluck Summer Music Festival is mostly about bringing people together. About a hundred people went to the event promoting different cultures. Two food trucks, Suna’s Egyptian Eatery and Adibon Ethnic Catering were there. About half a dozen bands performed. The potluck has been…

STARTALK Chinese Summer Program Ends With Closing Performance

Four dozen students took part in the three week program

August 9, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Mandarin Chinese is the most spoken language in the world. Four dozen students got to dive into the culture through the STARTALK Chinese Summer Program. Third to eighth graders showed off what they learned at a closing performance. There was everything from a ribbon dance to a skit about travel plans to children’s songs. Native Chinese teachers came…

West Fargo PD Hosts ‘All Around the World’ to Bring their Diverse Community Together

The event features food, music and entertainment from different cultural groups to promote relationship building within the community

June 11, 2019

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WEST FARGO, N.D.– The West Fargo Police Department is bringing the diverse community together for the first ever ‘All Around the World: a celebration of cultures’. The event features food, music and entertainment from different cultural groups to promote relationship building within the community. Tables from Germany, Liberia, Asia and more made authentic food for the celebration. They also…

Community Celebrates Success of Indian American Exhibit and Holi, A Festival of Colors

The exhibit has been at the Hjemkomst Center for the past six months

March 31, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation is an exhibit that’s been at the Hjemkomst Center for the past six months. The exhibit was collaboration between the Smithsonian Institute and Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County. The community is celebrating its success, as well as Holi, a festival of colors. Organizers say 10,000 people have come to…

Students Learn Traditions at Native American Youth Leadership Day

They're making medicine bags and learning about Native American culture

March 29, 2019

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Students at Community High School in West Fargo are getting a unique opportunity to learn skills from Native Americans. More than 40 students in sixth through eighth grade are participating in Native American Youth Leadership Day. The students are learning Native American practices such as making medicine bags. Event organizers say they want these kids to learn a…