FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Kids and families interested in science got the opportunity to help local researchers track butterflies all the way across the southern border. Fargo Park District helped host the second annual Monarch Butterfly Tagging event at Urban Plains Park. Audubon Great Plains, NDSU, and United Prairie Foundation co-sponsored the event. Participants were given nets, taught how to…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An outdoor screening of the musical favorite Mamma Mia! is coming to Broadway Square. It’ll be screened Sunday night starting at 6 p.m. and is free to attend. You’re encouraged to bring friends, lawn chairs, and blankets. The event is part of a weeklong series of Pride celebrations across the metro. Fans of Wicked will want…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Volunteers gathered at one of the basketball courts at Dike West Park, but instead of a basketball, they came with paint brushes and rollers. The Fargo Park District is painting a mural on the basketball court nearest Fourth Street South. The mural is in celebration of National Parks and Recreation Month. Painters age eight and older…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Park District is giving people the opportunity to visit the city’s public pools free of charge. Each All-Access Splash Day will have free pool entry from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will also be free hot dogs and Pepsi each afternoon session, starting at noon. Tuesday was…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo BMX enthusiast is working to bring a track back to the area. Bicycle motocross, or BMX, is a cycle sport that is performed on BMX bikes either in competitive racing or freestyle. West Fargo previously had a track at South Elmwood Park with the last race held in 2012. Fargo Park District has asked…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The big day will have to wait for Fargo Parks, after this morning’s storm delayed their grand opening of the new Island Park Pool. The pool is now set to open tomorrow at 11:30 AM, and Fargo Parks is still hoping for a great turnout to enjoy the new amenities the pool has to offer. From…
FARGO, N.D. – The Fargo Park District celebrated its 26th annual Midwest Kid Fest on Friday, June 13. While rain may have come in at the start of the festival, that didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of all the people who turned out. Local businesses and organizations came out to provide informational tables, crafts, and games for both kids and parents…
Fargo Park DistrictFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Just in time for the summertime heat. The Fargo Park District announces the grand opening of Island Park Pool on Monday, June 16. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 11:30 a.m. and a public celebration from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. The grand opening event will feature a live DJ, giveaways, and free ice…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Volunteers with River Keepers Fargo-Moorhead were busy planting trees for future generations to enjoy along the Red River Thursday. Around 60 volunteers arrived on the picturesque day to plant about 350 trees including Accolade Elm, Northern Acclaim Honey Locust, Hackberry, Bur Oak, and Kentucky Coffeetree. Many of the tree species can be found in southern Minnesota….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Park District and Fargo Neighborhood Coalition will hold a community input meeting on Tuesday. People will have the opportunity to participate in a community input activity and share their ideas and priorities regarding the future of Fargo’s parks and green spaces. The meeting will be held in the Oak Room at Fargo Cass Public Health….
