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First-Ever Cobber Fest Culminates in a Win for Concordia Football

It was also the first-ever night game played at the Jake.

September 7, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Concordia College began a new tradition this year with its first-ever Cobber Fest. The day-long celebration of all things Concordia kicked off Saturday afternoon with games, photo opportunities and live music. There was also an ice cream social and language classes for those who would rather be indoors. At five the festivities moved over to Jake…

Blanchard Couple Turns Home into Winter Wonderland

Linda Johnson estimates it takes her two to three days just to set up her assortment of vintage houses, displayed on shelves specially built by her husband.

December 15, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

BLANCHARD, N.D. – It’s a little bit out of the way for most people; but trust us when we say that the old schoolhouse in Blanchard is a secret haven for some serious Christmas cheer. Linda Johnson is the curator of this winter wonderland inside her and her husband’s Blanchard home, which is a former schoolhouse built all the way…

Fargo Park District hosts Broadway Square Tree Lighting Ceremony

November 21, 2023

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – People gather at Broadway Square in downtown Fargo for the fourth annual tree lighting ceremony. Fargo Park District lit its 32 foot tall tree for the holiday season. The event had many other attractions like local food vendors, reindeer, and live music. Second Avenue was blocked off this year to make way for campfires where s’mores…

Do yoga outside with Yoga On The Lawn

June 7, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Mojo Fit studios presents Yoga on the Lawn. Throughout the summer you can get together with friends and try and outdoor yoga class. Outdoor yoga is a great way to stay healthy and get your blood flowing all while taking in the fresh summer air. This yoga class is held at The Lights on the Essentia Health…

F-M area gets a good view of the Northern Lights

March 24, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Occurring around 62 miles above the sky, The Northern Lights are dramatic and colorful light formations which can be seen when you look up. “It looks like special effects to me, you know, it looks really wild because you see these little flashes.” says MSUM Professor Dr. Juan Cabenela. They are caused by electrically charged particles…

Fargo’s holiday lights display has new home & owner

June 24, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo’s holiday lights display is now owned by the Red River Valley Fair. The drive thru event will be moved from Lindenwood Park to the fairgrounds in West Fargo this holiday season. The FM Sertoma Club owned and operated the display for the last 20 years. The Red River Valley Fair Association says it wants to…

One Train, Dozens of Cities, Hundreds of Lights: Giving Back on the Road

"The Canadian Pacific Holiday train has become a tradition here in Detroit Lakes and Becker County"

December 13, 2018

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DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Opening presents, friends and family gathering around the dinner table, and twinkling lights…all things that remind us of the season of giving. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen tells us how a moving train is becoming part of a holiday tradition in Detroit Lakes. Christmas has come early for the people of Detroit Lakes. And for just 30 minutes…

Annual Holiday Lights Parade Dazzles Fargo-Moorhead

Many people come back year after year

November 20, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The annual Holiday Lights Parade is back, and there’s no shortage of floats decked out in holiday splendor. Many people at the parade have been coming year after year. Some even camp out hours beforehand to get a good spot. “We like to be front and center,” Ayla Hovland said. The lights are, of course, the highlight. “The…

Lights, Camera, Schlaction Pt. 11: Get to Know RedHawks Manager Michael Schlact

In the final installment of Lights, Camera, Schlaction, RedHawks manager Michael Schlact discusses a bad case of food poisoning and his biggest pet peeve

August 31, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — In the final installment of Lights, Camera, Schlaction, RedHawks manager Michael Schlact discusses a bad case of food poisoning and his biggest pet peeve. Categories: KVRR Sports Extra, RedHawks, Top Sports Headlines Tags: CAMERA, lights, Michael Schlact, RedHawks Manager, Schlaction

Lights, Camera, Schlaction: Get to Know RedHawks Manager Michael Schlact Pt. 10

Schlact talks about his dream vacation, his favorite restaurants and foods and discusses why he might be the crazy one in his family.

August 24, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — In part 10 of a continuing series, Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks manager Michael Schlact talks about his dream vacation, his favorite restaurants and foods and discusses why he might be the crazy one in his family. Categories: KVRR Sports Extra, RedHawks, Top Sports Headlines Tags: CAMERA, lights, MANAGER, Michael Schlact, Redhawks, Schlaction