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Battling the extreme heat in the F-M metro

The highs across much of the F-M metro reached 97 degrees Wednesday.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The oppressive heat hitting our region has people looking for ways to stay hydrated. Some nonprofits, like The Salvation Army in downtown Fargo, have set times for people to come in, enjoy some food and a refreshing, cool beverage. “People come in the morning from 8 a.m. to 12:30. So, we provide services like breakfast and…

The 1889 plans to open in former jewelry store in downtown Fargo in October

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Plans are being made to replace the old Wimmer’s Diamonds in downtown Fargo with a new food concept. People at The 1889 will be taught cooking and crafting classes ranging from beginner to advanced. There will also be a rental event space for bridal parties, birthdays, graduation, and even private cooking classes. Four teachers have already…

Thousands enjoy first day of Downtown Fargo Street Fair

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Downtown Fargo Street Fair is officially underway and the community is loving it so far! “If you can look around here, just the people next to me and the people around me, there are hundreds of vendors and they all offer these unique things. There’s people from Africa, there’s people from South America, there are…

Thousands enjoy beautiful weather for first Red River Market of summer

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The 9th season of the Red River Market officially began Saturday in Fargo, and thousands took advantage of the flawless weather downtown. Every year, the market takes place every Saturday right near Broadway Square. Around 100 vendors came by on opening day. You name it and the market has it; from food and pantry items to…

LIVE: Red River Market Grows Bigger Than Ever For 2023

The Red River Market is back starting this weekend, bigger than ever

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Red River Market is back starting this weekend, bigger than ever. The market features all sorts of locally-made goods, food and music Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Broadway Square downtown now through October. Creative Director Simone Wai says you can expect about 25 new vendors this year, and around 85 total…

Several shot following downtown Fargo altercation

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Several people were shot and a man is in jail following an altercation in downtown Fargo. According to police, the incident happened in the 100 block of Robert’s Alley early Saturday morning and involved people who know each other. The altercation led to an exchange of gunshots. Those who were hit suffered non-life-threatening wounds and were…

The sky’s the limit at Summer Chalk Fest!

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The sidewalks of downtown Fargo are your canvas at Summer Chalk Fest! Artists and their allies aligned at Broadway square for the second one this season. Last month, the theme’s focus was on All Things Floral. This one’s theme? We have a good look at some planets, stars, aliens allowing artists to go deep in their…

Burger Royale lets customers decide best burger in downtown Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — You have a chance to make history by voting for the best burger in downtown Fargo. Downtown Fargo’s first Burger Royale is pitting local restaurants against each other to see who achieves burger supremacy. The Downtown Community Partnership and H2M Brand Haus are organizing the contest as several restaurants will have a QR code you can…

Thousands across F-M region celebrate Free Comic Book Day

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Here’s a look at Free Comic Book Day at Paradox Comics-N-Cards in downtown Fargo. Thousands of comic fans, their kids and even newcomers swung by and grabbed their favorite series’ or just took a gander around. Chris Claremont, best known for as an author for the X-Men series from 1975 to 1991, signed autographs and spoke…