Downtown Fargo

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…

“Fed up and Fired Up Rally” at Fargo City Hall raises gun violence awareness

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Moms Demand Action of Fargo-Moorhead host a Fed Up and Fired Up Rally in downtown Fargo. Activists gathered outside Fargo City Hall on the traumatic impact gun violence has on children and what city officials and state legislators could do to keep kids safe. The rally’s theme spreads awareness on how children exposed to gunfire affects…

Mexican Village Downtown Fargo Location Closes For Good, Established in 1970

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Mexican Village, one of downtown Fargo’s oldest restaurants, has closed. In a Facebook post, Mexican Village announcing its location at 814 Main Avenue, which was established in 1970, is closed as of today. The post says the restaurant will “consolidate operations” at its much newer 45th Street South location. There were long lines and waiting lists…

Ukulele group gathers for food, friendships in Fargo

At downtown Fargo's Sons of Norway, a niche group jams together every week.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A weekly Ukulele group plays together, and it’s meant for all skill levels. You can find Valley Ukes at the Kringen Lodge at Fargo Sons of Norway inside the ballroom. “We started playing ukulele as a group called Valley Ukes in 2018 in the fall. I had a couple of friends that played the ukulele. We…

Sanford Health opens new Pediatric Oncology and Hematology clinic

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Health opens a new space for its Pediatric Oncology and Hematology clinic at its downtown location. Patients with blood disorders can now receive care closer to home instead of going to the Twin Cities or Rochester. It’s the only program in the region providing lifesaving treatments to pediatric and young adults. Officials say there’s a…

LIVE: Opening Day For The Blarney Stone At The Hotel Donaldson

Iconic Downtown Fargo Spot Reopening After More Than Two Years

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The restaurant at the Hotel Donaldson is back open today after more than two years. The owner of The Blarney Stone bought the iconic Downtown Fargo hotel and restaurant last year. They spent nine months renovating it, combining Irish food and drink with well-known touches from the original HoDo restaurant. Check out some of the…

Holiday Pop-up Market highlights small businesses

A glance inside Cellar 624 for this Small Business Saturday

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Downtown Fargo is celebrating Small Business Saturday with Holiday Pop-up Market at Cellar 624. Many small businesses across North Dakota had a chance to sell their arts and crafts, handmade jewelry and gave consumers an opportunity to try out some samples. Inflation is helping shoppers be more thoughtful about where their money goes this time of…