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ValleyCon Returns to Fargo Air Museum

The three-day programming schedule featured numerous celebrity appearances, gaming opportunities, and even some hands-on time with critters from the Red River Zoo.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The area’s biggest celebration of all things science fiction, fantasy, and comics and collectibles returned to the Fargo Air Museum this year. ValleyCon was held from October 17 to 19, and featured its most jam-packed programming schedule to date. The event has been held in some capacity since 1977 – and it was actually sold last…

Fargo Mini Marathon Returns with Nearly 1,000 Participants

There was a 5k run Friday evening, followed by the 10k and half-marathon Saturday morning.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A beloved local running event returned this weekend in emphatic fashion. The Fargo Mini Marathon came back after a 5-year hiatus, having not been held since 2019. There was a 5k Friday night, where runners were encouraged to dress up in costume, as well as a 10k and a half marathon Saturday morning. All races began…

Scheels Gets in on Market Action with ‘Shop the Lot’

The open-air market drew strong crowds despite some rain and then intense heat.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – There are outdoor fairs and markets all over the place in the summertime, and this year Scheels Arena decided to join in the fun. The arena parking lot was the site of the first ever “Shop the Lot” event. It ran from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. on July 27. The lot was filled with stands…

4 Luv of Dog and Holland’s Team up for Adoption Event

Families were encouraged to socialize with the lineup of dogs, which included Hozier and Bongo.

FARGO, N.D. – 4 Luv of Dog Rescue continued getting their adoptable pups in front of prospective families this weekend, bringing a few to an event at Holland’s. Some of the dogs in attendance were cuties like Macho Man and Aroo. Holland’s was actively participating in the event, giving a portion of their sales to the rescue organization. Those in…

Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue Holds Adoption Event in West Fargo

The organization, based in Rolette County, trekked in some adorable pups to try and help them find their forever homes.

Sophie jumps up, eager to meet her potential family.WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Several adorable adoptable dogs were hauled into West Fargo this weekend to give them a chance at finding a forever home – and to highlight a shelter doing great work in an underserved area. Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue is located in Rolette County, up near the Canadian…

Organization hosts virtual welcome party for people new to the FM area

Organizers say their main focus this year was to provide people with things to do during the cold months.

FARGO-MOORHEAD -The Greater FM Economic Development Corporation welcomes new locals virtually amid COVID-19. About seven years ago, the organization saw people would often only stay for a short amount of time in the Fargo-Moorhead area because they didn’t feel connected to it. They saw an opportunity to create a twice a year welcoming for those looking to explore all that…

Winter Wonderland Christmas Expo Encourages Small Business

The Expo Also Hosted A Toy Drive For People To Give To Children In Need.

  FARGO, N.D. — Local businesses, festive decorations and people donating towards a good cause. It’s all a part of the Winter Wonderland Christmas Expo in Moorhead. The expo is a way to encourage people to buy their gifts locally this holiday season. Vendors set up across the Courtney’s Event Center to make their pitch to buyers. The expo also…

#RunToRaise hosts its 8th annual event for Breast Cancer

Any member of the club can hop on the pink treadmill and add miles to the cause.

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness month and Family Wellness hosted their 8th annual #RunToRaise event to honor those who have been affected by Breast Cancer. For every mile that someone runs on the designated pinked out treadmill, Family Wellness donates 5 dollars to the Edith Sanford Breast Cancer Foundation. Those going through breast cancer treatment and survivors of breast cancer are…

The Chili Feed raises almost $70,000

Their original goal was 50,000.

FARGO, N.D. – Roers and Keller Williams hosts its 10th annual Chili feed for United Way of Cass Clay. Lunch-goers were able to sample 50 different chili styles, desserts and they voted for their favorite chili during the competition. “Ten years ago, we started as crack–pots in the break-room kitchen at Roers and KW and we decided to continue to…