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Kids’ Day Returns to Red River Market

Essentia has been sponsoring this day at the market for the past three years.

August 17, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – This weekend’s installment of the Red River Market was a special one for the kiddos. Saturday was Kids’ Day. There were a good deal of kid-specific activities, plus Essentia doctors on hand to meet with the kids and give advice to parents. Folkways staff say that this is crucial for getting kids more comfortable with physicians…

Suspect in Assault Case Now Charged with Manslaughter

The victim in the attack died at the hospital after several days in critical condition.

August 15, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Tabias Walker, the man accused of assaulting a man in downtown Fargo on August 3, is now also being charged with manslaughter and aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon. Walker was already facing an aggravated assault charge. Court documents say that Walker allegedly assaulted 55-year-old John Pilcher. Pilcher was taken to the hospital, where he was…

Law Enforcement Agencies Address Early Morning Assault

Law Enforcement Holds News Conference Regarding Downtown Assault, Lack of Communication

The Cass County Sheriff's Office is conducting an internal investigation to determine why responding deputies did not flag the incident as an assault.

August 6, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – More downtown crime news and more police news conferences, as the FPD and the Cass County Sheriff’s Office informed the public on August 6 about a violent assault that took place shortly after this weekend’s shootings. In the early morning hours of August 3rd, the Fargo Police Department were occupied with the crime scene down in…

Former Fargo DEI Director Officially Launches Nonprofit

Dr. Terry Hogan says Unity in Action is not meant to be a direct replacement for DEI programs, but rather a rallying point for togetherness in the city.

July 31, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The former director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the city of Fargo is moving forward with a brand-new nonprofit. Dr. Terry Hogan led the first meeting of the Unity in Action Initiative at the Fargo Public Library’s downtown branch on the evening of July 31. Dr. Hogan stressed that this initiative is not meant to…

Night Bazaar Features World-Record-Breaking Attempt

Organizers estimate well over 1,500 people ate s'mores at the same time just after 6:00 P.M.

July 24, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The countdown began a few minutes after 6:10 on the evening of July 24 – to make sure everyone was in position to chow down at the same time. That’s because Folkways was attempting to break the world record for most s’mores eaten in the same place at the same time. Partnering with them was Wondermade,…

Downtown Fargo Street Fair Comes to a Close

Event planners are already gearing up for next years' installment, which will be the 50th.

July 20, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The 2025 Downtown Fargo Street Fair is in the books, and the organizers are buzzing about how well things went. The Fargo Police Department installed bollards at intersections to ensure the safety of attendees. Other than that first-time implementation, the fair was business as usual. There were performers of all kinds, vendors, and of course many…

Downtown Street Fair Kicks Off Three-Day Run

The massive undertaking brings the feeling of the fairgrounds to Broadway.

July 17, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Even at 10 A.M. on a Thursday, the cordoned-off areas up and down Broadway were packed – with folks in the F-M area eager to enjoy the Downtown Street Fair on its 2025 opening. The fair now enters its 49th year with even more excitement behind it than ever before. “I think it’s the can’t miss…

Folkways Making Progress in Getting Approval to Close City Street

They want added safety for the participants when they attempt to break the world record for most s'mores eaten at one time.

July 16, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – We have an update on Folkways’ request to close downtown streets for a world record attempt. The organization plans to break the world record for most s’mores eaten at the same time at their Night Bazaar on July 24. They hope to have over 1,200 people in the Broadway square area, so they submitted three separate…

Opening Day for the Red River Market

The market runs from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. and attracts thousands of attendees.

July 12, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Red River Market has returned to downtown Fargo for its eleventh iteration. It kicked off on July 12 at 10 A.M., and will continue every Saturday from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. until October 25. The market features fresh grown food, products from local businesses and organizations, as well as live music and activities for all…

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…