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National Ice Cream Day Celebrated by Humans, Animals Alike

Many treat-based establishments in the Fargo-Moorhead area offered special promotions.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s National Ice Cream Day, and businesses in the F-M metro are celebrating. Scoop n Dough Candy Company in Fargo saw a steady stream of traffic all day. They’re rolling out new merchandise to mark the occasion and say that the enthusiasm from customers was palpable. “It’s hot out, so it’s a wonderful day to enjoy…

Moorhead Dairy Queen Celebrates Annual March 1st Re-Opening

The day has been officially commemorated by the city of Moorhead as "Dairy Queen Day," so the tradition isn't likely to change anytime soon.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Though temperatures barely peaked above 20 degrees, a loyal line of customers would not be dissuaded from getting their Dairy Queen fix as soon as the windows flew open at 10 A.M. “We always think of this every year,” laughed co-owner Troy DeLeon. “Are they going to come back? Do people remember? And they do. It’s…

National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day Brings Customers out in Droves

Multiple parlors in the F-M area offered special items to celebrate the holiday.

Some of the customers waiting inside The Silver Lining Creamery downtown.FARGO, N.D. – Breakfast for dinner is a staple of Midwestern cuisine. But, it turns out – ice cream for breakfast is pretty darned popular too. Saturday was National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, and people turned out in huge numbers for treats despite the chilly weather. Lundy’s in West…

The Silver Lining Creamery Re-Opens With New Promises to Customers

Ownership outlined their goals for 2025 in a Facebook post earlier this week.

FARGO, N.D. – A popular downtown Fargo ice cream parlor is re-opening with some big guarantees to its clientele. The Silver Lining Creamery on Broadway has been on winter break since January 11. They’ll re-open on Saturday morning for National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. They are pledging that in 2025 they will not add any artificial dyes to their…

LIVE: New Owner Of Moorhead Freez Plans To Keep Sweet Traditions Alive

One iconic Moorhead Ice Cream shop is heading into the future with new ownership looking to keep sweet traditions alive

  MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – One iconic Moorhead Ice Cream shop is heading into the future with new ownership looking to keep sweet traditions alive. The Moorhead Freez is opening for the season at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 1st. Lorraine Moore bought the shop over the winter. Former Co-owner Jess Malvin is staying on the help with the transition….

LIVE: Historic Moorhead Dairy Queen Kicks Off 75th Anniversary By Opening In February For 1st Time

One iconic Moorhead ice cream shop is kicking a major anniversary by doing something it's never done before

  MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – One iconic Moorhead ice cream shop is kicking a major anniversary by doing something it’s never done before. For the first time in memory, the Historic Moorhead Dairy Queen is opening in February. They are hosting a “soft serve” opening party on Thursday, February 29th from 7 to 10 p.m. The Dairy Queen is giving…

Uncle Eddie’s is home to 100 ft. gum ball machine

Could it be the world's longest gum ball machine?

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — Uncle Eddie’s in Fergus Falls is more than an ice cream parlor. It’s also home to a new 100 foot gum ball machine. Kurt Frustol of Uncle Eddie’s on Lincoln Avenue says they built the machine and believes it could be the world’s longest. The owner adds that they haven’t been able to find one…

Historic Moorhead Dairy Queen kicks off 74th season amidst snowy conditions

It's March and the madness has begun. The Historic Moorhead Dairy Queen has officially opened and the F-M community is coming out in droves.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Customers are braving extreme winter conditions at the Historic Dairy Queen on the corner of Main Avenue and 8th Street in Moorhead for its season opener. “With the divisiveness that’s in our culture, we can all rally around one thing and that is ice cream. How Midwestern is this? The opening day of the Dairy Queen….