Flowers

NDSU Celebrates 20 years of the Horticulture Research and Demonstration Gardens

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — NDSU’s Department of Plant Sciences invited gardeners of all levels to celebrate the anniversary of its gardens. From speakers to tours of the garden itself. “Today’s event is our twentieth anniversary celebration of the NDSU Horticulture Research and Demonstration Gardens. They were established in October of 2004, so we’re in our twentieth year. And we just…

Local Businesses Gear Up for Valentine’s Day

FARGO-MOORHEAD —  Valentine’s Day will be here soon and local businesses are getting ready for consumers to spend big. According to a survey from the National Retail Federation, Americans are spending just under $24 billion on Valentine’s Day. That’s slightly more than last year’s $21.8 billion and less than 2020’s $27.4 dollars. The average is expected to be around $175…

How to keep Valentine’s Day flowers safe from the cold

"They will freeze outside within minutes especially with the colder temperatures..."

FARGO, N.D.  (KVRR) – With Valentine’s Day this weekend, florists in the area are warning the public about what the cold can do to flowers. They say it is crucial to order ahead of time and plan out deliveries as most flowers could be left at the doorstep in this very cold weather. People seeking to purchase a bouquet of…

Social Distancing: Pie In The Sky

First Time Cooks Are Navigating Kitchens All Across The Country This Thanksgiving

  We wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving celebration today. Safe from COVID risk, and safe from kitchen calamity. A lot of people are attempting Thanksgiving cooking for the first time today. We’ve got first-time turkey cooking tips on the morning show page on KVRR.com from our friends at Meats by John & Wanye. This Thanksgiving morning I’m sharing…

F-M Community Remembers Elijah McClain

OneFargo and the Fargo-Moorhead symphony invited the community to honor the life lost.

FARGO, N.D. – One Fargo in collaboration with the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony invited the community to honor and remember Elijah McClain. Elijah McClain was a 23 year old African American massage therapist from Aurora, Colorado, who was killed after an encounter with police. The event began with some words from One Fargo, as well as some music provided by the Fargo-Moorhead…

Children’s Garden at Northern Plains Botanical Garden Looking For Volunteers To Help In Renovation

Volunteers are also being asked to social distance while they work at the garden

FARGO, N.D.- The children’s Garden at the Northern Plains Botanical Garden is slowly but surely getting a much needed renovation. The garden includes an alphabet and sensory garden, and a kid’s activity zone for kids all ages. “It was all weed and it was horribly overgrown, so this has been a three year project trying to get all this stuff…

Skip The Red Roses: How To Be Unique With A Traditional Valentine’s Day Gift

Family Fare Florist Shows Us How To Be Creative With A Last-Minute Floral Gift

You know how the poem starts: “Roses are red, violets are blue”? Well, that doesn’t have to be the case, even for Valentine’s Day. And there’s still time to surprise your Valentine with a heartfelt, personalized custom bouquet. West Fargo Family Fare Floral Manager Sammi Hintz shows us some ideas for a custom bouquet that you can personalize for your…

SpartanNash Celebrates New Facility Completion

The 80,000 square foot warehouse is complete after two years of planning and construction

FARGO, N.D. — A nationwide wholesale produce and floral distributor is expanding its reach in Fargo. SpartanNash’s new warehouse features technology like product selection through voice recognition. The building is only a few minutes away from the company’s other warehouse on Main Avenue. “We have to make sure that we do a great job of getting the freshest product and…