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New Dilworth Firehouse Welcomes Santa for First Time

The building was unveiled in April, replacing a structure that had stood since 1980.

December 20, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

DILWORTH, MN (KVRR) – The newest firehouse in the F-M area got to celebrate its first holiday season by bringing in the big man from up North. The Dilworth Fire Station opened in April, replacing the deteriorating structure that had stood since 1980. The still sparkling-clean new building was decked out with holiday decorations for the festivities on Saturday, December…

Sons of Norway Host Christmas Celebration

Those at the Kringen Lodge say they like to combine Norwegian traditions with a couple of new wrinkles.

December 14, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Sons of Norway held their traditional Scandinavian holiday event on Sunday, looking to celebrate the season with classic Norwegian traditions and a sense of community. The event began at 2:00 P.M. in the Juven Ballroom of the Kringen Lodge. There was live music ranging from ukuleles to accordions, an ugly sweater contest, and of course,…

Santa Village Returns to Rheault Farm

The holiday wonderland draws hundreds of families every Christmas season.

November 30, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – One of the metro’s most charming Christmas attractions is back open for business. Santa Village at Rheault Farm returned for its opening day this Saturday, November 29. The annual event, put on by the Fargo Park District, gives families the chance to decorate cookies, take horse-drawn carriage rides, and, of course, speak with Saint Nick himself….

Reactions To Department Of Transportation Demanding More Civility From Airline Passengers

Department of Transportation Urges Passengers to Act with More Civility

The campaign has provoked mixed reactions from travelers and officials alike.

November 20, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – While some recent instructions from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy have raised eyebrows, experts say that it is true that people can be frazzled when flying. “You have to remember that for most travelers, flying is such an aberration to their usual activity that anything that adds to the stress can be a nightmare,” said Skyler McKinley,…

Seventh Small Business Expo Brings Cheer to Holiday Shoppers

Over 60 vendors filled the convention center space at the Hilton Garden Inn.

November 16, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s one of the busiest shopping seasons of the year, and Love Your Local is attempting to give folks every opportunity to keep their dollar in the community. The organization held its seventh Small Business Expo, this time at the Hilton Garden Inn. There were over 60 vendors selling everything from apparel to collectibles and fresh-baked…

Prairie Boutique Returns for 44th Installment

The highly curated craft show and vintage market has been in Horace for a little over a decade now.

November 8, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) – The early Winter chill has put people in the mood for holiday items – and there might have been no better place to get them than at the Prairie Boutique. It was the 44th annual boutique, which has been at the Community Center in Horace for the past 12 years. From 8 A.M. to 4 P.M….

Fargo Hosts 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration

Organizers say the event gets bigger and better every year.

June 22, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Juneteenth was officially celebrated on Thursday, but the city of Fargo kept the party going on Saturday afternoon. That’s when they held their 6th annual Juneteenth celebration in Broadway Square. It was similar to the earlier festivities in Moorhead, with vendors, inflatables, and food trucks. This was bigger in scope, though, as staff estimate a thousand…

Shoppers Rush To West Acres Mall For Last Minute Holiday Shopping

December 23, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s two days before Christmas and shoppers are running to do some last-minute shopping. Shops and stores and grocery stores all around the metro are packed with last-minute shoppers buying gifts and food. The season of giving has come fast for many of these shoppers. As the parking lot fills up at West Acres Mall with…

Holiday Parade Celebrates Season, Fargo Police Department Heroes

The Grand Marshals of the parade included the parents of fallen officer Jake Wallin.

December 8, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – The 18th Annual Xcel Energy Holiday Lights Parade brought cheer to the downtowns of both Fargo and Moorhead. The parade got underway at 6:30 P.M. sharp on Saturday. It began on Center Ave. in Moorhead before rumbling straight down Broadway in Fargo. Leading the charge were the Grand Marshals of the parade – The Fargo Police Department…

MATBUS Presents 2nd Annual Season of Giving

The first iteration gathered over 500 pounds of food for the Emergency Food Pantry.

December 5, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

One of the vehicles you can ride for free on Saturdays in December if you bring a non-perishable food item.FARGO, N.D. – The holiday season is all about giving. So Fargo’s public transportation network is making sure they do their part. MATBUS announced they are bringing back their “Season of Giving” program for its second year. The system is simple…