Fargo Civic Center Archives

F-M community celebrates 6th annual Christkindlmarkt

Bring out the ugly sweaters as Christkindlmarkt is under way. Have some chocolate, check out the entertainment, warm up by the fire and take a picture with THE Santa Claus only on Sunday from 1-4pm.

November 17, 2022

Hami Arain,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An outdoor winter wonderland you can only find inside and outside the Fargo Civic Center. “It’s a free community event. Everyone is welcome and it’s really just a time to slow down, bring together your friends and family and celebrate the holiday season,” said Simone Wai, Event Organizer. Fargo’s 6th annual Christkindlmarkt features vibrant entertainment, cool,…

Long Lines and Wait Times At Polling Locations in FM Metro As Polls Closed

November 8, 2022

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s election night and people encountered long lines as they showed up to vote after work. This is the line at the Hartl Ag Building on the Red River Valley Fairgrounds in West Fargo. One person counted as many as 150 people in line around 6:30. That resulted in around a 45 minutes wait. There were…

Speakers take the stage to share ideas at TEDxFargo

One of the speakers included North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum

July 21, 2022

Hami Arain,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The F-M community and others across the country come to downtown Fargo for the 11th annual TEDx Talk Conference. Every year, there’s a theme at TEDxFargo. In 2019, it was about moving forward. This year, it’s about going beyond ways to explore boundaries to look forward to what’s possible. Twelve speakers from all walks of…

LIVE: Christkindlmarkt Grows Into Larger Venue For 2021

Christkindlmarkt Moving To Fargo Civic Center

November 15, 2021

Adam Ladwig,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A newer tradition is back on for the holidays this year in downtown Fargo. Christkindlmarkt festivities were put on hold last year due to COVID. But the four-day event is back starting this Thursday. They had to expand to a larger venue this year. It’s taking over the inside and outside of the Fargo Civic…

Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving food boxes will feed over 500 families

With 512 families registered, the Salvation Army doubled its numbers from previous years

November 23, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- The Salvation Army will be feeding record numbers for the area this Thanksgiving. Over 500 families registered for the event, more than double from last year. With the COVID-19 pandemic, it opted for a drive-thru pickup instead of serving the dinner on site. Those who registered came to the Fargo Civic Center to pick up their food boxes…

Organizations host parade in honor of Veterans Day

The parade started between 4th and 5th streets and ended at the Fargo Civic Center.

November 11, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- COVID-19 did not stop the Fargo-Moorhead area from celebrating Veterans Day and thanking those who served. Veteran organizations in the metro take part in a parade in downtown Fargo that included masks and was limited to 25 percent capacity. The ceremony usually takes place at the Civic Center was cancelled. “It wouldn’t work out very well with the…

Cass County Has Plenty Of Options For General Election Voting

September 17, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — You’ll have plenty of options to cast your ballot in the general election in Cass County. Absentee ballots will be available starting next Thursday and should start arriving the first week of October. They must be postmarked by November 2nd. Or you can drop it off in the secure drop box by 5 p.m. that day outside…

Frostival Hosts Beard Invasion Competition

The Association Will Host It's Next Competition At The West Fargo VFW In April.

February 8, 2020

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FARG O, N.D. — A group of facial hair enthusiast are competing in the hairiest of competitions in the Fargo Civic Center. These self declared Beardo (Beard-O’s) are seeing who has the best styles and trims at the Frostival Beard Invasion. The competition, which is also for people of all ages and gender competed in divisions such as the Mustache,…

Veteran’s Day Events Planned For The Region

Monday is Veteran's Day

November 10, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Monday is Veteran’s Day and there are a number of events planned to commemorate the day. A Veterans Day Ceremony with United Patriotic Bodies will be held at Fargo Civic Center at 11 a.m. Gov. Doug Burgum will pay tribute to military veterans at the North Dakota Heritage Center in Bismarck at 10 a.m. Gov. Tim Walz…

Runners From F-M Area Go The Distance

The Fargo Mini Marathon celebrates its 11th year

October 19, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.- The nice weather made for a perfect day to run at the Fargo Mini Marathon. Participants came from all over North Dakota and Minnesota. Runners started at the Civic Center and made their way through different types of scenery in the Fargo–Moorhead area. They were given medal ribbons at the end for completing the entire course. “If you’re…