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Intersection in Downtown Fargo Shut Down for Art Installation

The street mural should be finished by Friday, July 11.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – An intersection in downtown Fargo is now shut down in anticipation of a mural being installed on the street itself. The closure began at 6 A.M. today at the intersection of 2nd Avenue and 5th Street North. The nonprofit group Folkways received an AARP grant to install the mural – a colorful, large-scale pattern that reflects…

Art Fair at Parachigo Celebrates Queer Creators for Pride Month

The fair was followed by a concert.

FARGO, N.D. – We’re nearing the end of Pride Month, and a local art space decided to host a fair celebrating queer creators in the area. Parachigo held the “Big Gay Art Fair” on Saturday the 21st. The event got underway at 3 P.M. and featured 18 different vendors showcasing their original creations. Event staff said the event had a…

Annual Fargo Police Department Community Picnic Fills Downtown

The event is touted as a chance for community members to meet officers in person and form a deeper connection with the department.

FARGO, N.D. – Folks filled Broadway Square this evening for the Fargo Police Department’s annual community picnic. The festivities stretched into surrounding streets, which contained inflatables and interactive exhibits for the kids. There was live music, many local vendors, and an atmosphere of fun in the air. Captain Matthew Christensen said he looks forward to this event every year. “The…

Safety concerns rise after man assaulted officers, but downtown business leaders say Fargo stays on top of the matter

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The incident involving those three Fargo police officers being assaulted in downtown Fargo has raised safety concerns. KVRR’s Juliana Pelaez spoke with local business leaders to share their take. Downtown Fargo has visitors from all across the country exploring what the city has to offer. But there have been some locals who have shared they don’t…

Protest Takes Place Outside Fargo Post Office

Letter carriers and their supporters rallied to let President Trump know they would not acquiesce to his efforts to alter the USPS.

The largest banner at the protest, echoing the slogan used by mail carriers across the country.FARGO, N.D. – A significant crowd of protesters braved the chilly temperatures on Sunday, lining up in front of the post office in downtown Fargo. They’re part of a nationwide wave of protests aimed at President Trump’s proposed changes to the USPS. Trump has suggested…

Community Meal Serves Food-Insecure in Downtown Fargo

The event also featured a giveaway of warm clothes and necessary personal items.

FARGO, N.D. – Community members needing a warm meal and winter gear to fight the cold found both at the Indigenous Association in downtown Fargo on Saturday. The Fargo-Moorhead Mutual Aid & Direct Action Network hosted their second community dinner. The first time, they made about 60 meals, and ran out within an hour. So this time they prepped much…

The Silver Lining Creamery Re-Opens With New Promises to Customers

Ownership outlined their goals for 2025 in a Facebook post earlier this week.

FARGO, N.D. – A popular downtown Fargo ice cream parlor is re-opening with some big guarantees to its clientele. The Silver Lining Creamery on Broadway has been on winter break since January 11. They’ll re-open on Saturday morning for National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. They are pledging that in 2025 they will not add any artificial dyes to their…

Last Parking Lot Sale for Vinyl Giant

The sale was held inside, but retained its name as a homage to the store's original location.

Customers peruse the offerings for what may be their final time inside Vinyl Giant.FARGO, N.D. – As Vinyl Giant in downtown Fargo prepares to take the proverbial needle off the LP, devoted customers rushed in for one final sale. Elbow to elbow scarcely describes how crowded it was inside for the Last Parking Lot Sale. Not only was there a…