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Second “No Kings” Protest Again Draws Crowds to City Hall

Demonstrators remain upset over a myriad of policy decisions from the Trump Administration.

October 19, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The first “No Kings” protest at Fargo City Hall was held back in June. The second, in October, saw a similar turnout. Most protesters said that not only have their concerns not been addressed, most of the issues they’re worried about have only gotten worse. The nationwide protests are organized under the “No Kings” moniker because…

Punkin Bash Gets Drekker Patrons in the Fall Spirit

The day featured indoor and outdoor activities for all ages.

October 19, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It might not feel like fall outside quite yet, but that’s not stopping Brewhalla from getting into the seasonal spirit. October 19 saw the celebration called Punkin Bash take over Drekker Brewing Company. There were tons of kid-friendly activities set up outside, like face painting and duck picking. Inside, there was a space for pumpkin decorating…

The Big One Art & Craft Fair Wraps Up Successful Stop in Fargo

Organizers estimate over 10,000 attendees came through the Fargodome in just two days.

October 18, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The largest craft show in North Dakota closed out its yearly run at the Fargodome in style on Saturday. The Big One Art & Craft Fair opened its doors at 10:00 A.M. on October 17 and shut down by 5 in the afternoon on October 18. Staff say there were over 200 vendors selling at the…

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.

October 18, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

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…

Nationwide “No Kings” Protests Planned for October 18

The Fargo version of the event will again take place in front of City Hall.

October 17, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The nationwide “No Kings” protests are scheduled for October 18, and the plans are provoking strong reactions from both sides of the political aisle. The first iteration of “No Kings” took place back on June 14, and drew large crowds to Fargo City Hall, as well as several other locations in North Dakota. North Dakota No…

Sprague Confirms Retirement from Auditor Role

He began working in that capacity for the City of Fargo in 1999.

October 16, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A prominent official for the city of Fargo is calling it a career after over two decades in his position. Steve Sprague, Fargo City Auditor, confirmed that he will be retiring after that news was brought up during a Liquor Control Board meeting on October 15. Sprague began serving as Auditor in December of 1999 and…

Remembering "madd Frank", A Local Tv Legend

Remembering “Madd Frank”, Beloved Local TV Icon

Friends and family say there was far more to the man known on his driver's license as Delray Dvoracek - like a penchant for writing and the ability to speak multiple languages.

October 15, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – If you turned on KVRR from 1985 to 1995 – chances are you’d get a glimpse into spooky, kooky mind of Madd Frank. The alter ego of Delray Dvoracek brought his own personal blend of horror and comedy to the airwaves and left a lasting impression on any viewer lucky enough to discover his show. “He became,…

Permit filed to bring Taco John’s back to Fargo for the first time since 2023

October 12, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Great news for fans of Taco John’s, the restaurant chain that has been missing from the FM metro since 2023 is making a comeback. A permit has been filed with the City of Fargo for a remodel of one of the former locations at 4522 26th Avenue South. The building will undergo an exterior remodel and…

Great Maze Breaks World Record

The owners submitted the record to Guinness as the maze was being designed, it was surveyed on Thursday, and given the award on Saturday.

October 11, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The confirmation came with celebration on the morning of October 11. After a surveyor marked the exact size of the Great Maze on Thursday evening, an adjudicator from Guinness World Records flew to Fargo and certified the structure as the largest temporary wood maze in the entire world. The baseline for the record was 30,000 square…

“The Lab” Opens for Experimentation at Rheault Farm

The biology-based science fair was a collaborative effort between the Fargo Park District and the Concordia Science Academy.

October 11, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The school year may be back in full swing, but there are still plenty of extracurricular activities aimed at getting children interested in academics – the sciences, to be specific. That includes the BIG Event – held last week at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds, and The Lab, a special biology exhibition that took place at…