FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) Are crowded events safe to attend? Some have worries after new details were given about last week’s fatal south Fargo ambush on officers. Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner says law enforcement around the F-M metro are always working together, especially for big events in the region. “There’s actually resources in place that most people don’t know…
We’ve got plenty of rain, snow and cold temperatures coming our way this week, but there’s a way you can heat things up. It’s Sauna Week. Folkways has their log sauna parked outside of Nature of the North in Moorhead all week, inviting people to come together and work up a sweat. They brought the sauna back because it…
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…
Things are getting bizarre in downtown Fargo tonight, with the return of the Night Bazaar. Folkways is hosting the free event tonight and September 16th from 6 to 10 p.m. There will be some things you don’t normally see at outdoor events in town: dance troupes, henna tattoos, a poet who will write an individualized poem about you. Organizers…
A holiday tradition in the valley sets up shop in a brand new space this week. The annual Christkindlmarkt celebration is coming to Drekker Brewing’s Brewhalla. There will be four days of music, arts and crafts, food and drinks surrounded by a forest of 75 lighted Christmas trees. Organizer Simone Wai say they want to bring a traditional old…
FARGO, N.D.– The group do it all downtown is hosting a series of panels to generate discussion and ideas around getting the downtown Fargo area to thrive. Do It All Downtown is working on implementing a master plan to bring more people to the downtown Fargo area. Through the seven priorities, they hope to bring both consumers and businesses to…
Simone Wai with Folkways tells us about this year’s Red River Market Winter’s Market. It’s a summer-time staple customized for winter. The Winter Market features baked goods, home items and other goodies. She brought some goodies, including locally-made oats, coffee, soap and honey. You can bust out in the winter weather and enjoy the Winter Market on Saturday, February…
FARGO, N.D. — Now that it’s December, it is officially the season for Christmas celebrations. Folkways is celebrating with Christkindlmarkt, which is a German–inspired holiday event. There’s a Winter Wonderland outside, where people can sit by the fire and enjoy food. There is also an indoor shopping market with kids’ activities and live performances. Organizers say they want people to realize…
FARGO, N.D. — For the second straight year, Folkways is bringing a distinct Christmas experience to Downtown Fargo. As part of “Christkindlmarkt”, Folkways is looking to get more people into the holiday spirit. The group set up sixty Christmas trees outside the Stone Building this morning to get ready for the four–day event. There is food, live entertainment, holiday treats and…
A traditional Christmas celebration is hopping across the pond and coming to Fargo. Simone Wai with Folkways joins Adam to talk about the 2nd annual Christkindlmarkt celebration this holiday season. “Christkindlmarkt” is a mouthful, but it’s a lot of fun to say. Wai explains the roots of the name. 60 Christmas trees will light up outside the Stone Building…
