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“It’s Circus Time,” El Zagal Shrine Circus is Back For 73rd Annual Circus at the Fargodome

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The El Zagal Shrine Circus has brought many ready for the performances and magic of the show. With six performances planned this weekend at the Fargodome, the performers are ready to get this show on the road. “Here in Fargo, people seem to love it and we keep getting people here. And I think people enjoy…

Shrine Circus comes to the Fargodome

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The annual El Zagal Shrine Circus came to Fargo Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The show helps raise money for the operations of the El Zagal Shrine, and frees the Shriners up to do more volunteer work in the community. They partnered with a new circus producer this year, and say that the response has been fantastic….

Community shows support for former law enforcement officer battling breast cancer

"Just a huge thank you to everybody, whether they donated or just said a prayer."

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In an effort to help Cass County Reserve Deputy and former law enforcement officer Kerri Gortmaker fight breast cancer, the community is hosting a benefit at the El Zagal Shrine. “She was diagnosed back in July with triple negative breast cancer. She is undergoing treatment right now and going to be having surgery very soon so…

Community members give back to West Fargo first responders

For the first responders, this past year has been a rollercoaster of emotions.

WEST FARGO, N.D.- The El Zagal Shrine in Fargo and Dakota Water Conditioning team up to say thank you to first responders. West Fargo first responders and their families received a meal at the POW/MIA plaza in West Fargo as token of appreciation for all they do. “It’s a drive through COVID safe meal. We got BBQ ribs, we got…

LIVE: Fargo Record Fair Spins Back For 9th Year

Record Fair Moves To El Zagal Shrine For 2018

  Fargo Record Fair organizer Dean Sine joins Adam to talk about the 9th annual edition of the fair. This year the fair moved to the El Zagal Shrine, where 39 different vendors are selling vinyl records. Sine says there’s something to be said for being able to physically hold your music, rather than just downloading or streaming it. The…

Musicians, Audience Can’t Escape Rhythm and Blues at 24th Annual “Jass” Festival

El Zagal Shrine started hosting the celebration as a going away party for a musician going into the army

FARGO, N.D. — The United States is a melting pot, and so is its music. Jazz was created in the early 1900’s, taking its ingredients from European, African and Caribbean styles of music. It’s the type of “groove” you could feel at Fargo’s “Jass” Festival, which celebrated one of America’s first art forms created in New Orleans. Jazz not only gives an…

El Zagal Shrine Circus Dazzles People of All Ages

The circus features all the classic favorites

FARGO, N.D. — If you want some fun for the whole family this weekend, the El Zagal Shrine Circus is happening at the Fargodome. “It’s really amazing. It’s once in a lifetime. So you don’t want to miss it,” said Steve Jones, a 10-year old attending the circus. He, like many other kids, have been seeing the show year after year….

El Zagal Shrine Circus is Back in Town

This is the 67th annual circus

FARGO, N.D. — The El Zagal Shrine Circus is back in town this weekend at the Fargodome. There will be shows at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., and 6 p.m. on Saturday, and 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Sunday. “It’s a fantasy land,” said Timothy Tegge, the circus ring master. “I love everything about this. I never regret having to go…

Wahpeton Man Finishes 47 Mile Walk for Shriners Hospital

Tom Meadows made it to the end of the finish line at el zagal shrine early this morning

FARGO, ND — Instead of sitting on the couch and watching Shriners Hospital commercials, 59-year-old Tom Meadows decided to get up and do something to help the children. Four days after embarking on a 47 mile walk from Wahpeton to Fargo, his journey has come to an end. “I feel honored to help somebody go on with their cause and…