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Bonanzaville Offers Free Admission

The museum says this is the third year they've offered such a promotion, and attendance has been strong each time.

June 14, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. – Bonanzaville in West Fargo saw a larger turnout than normal on June 14 thanks to a lowered admission price – free! It was the third annual free admission day hosted by the old-time village and museum, made possible by sponsorships from 702 Communications and Sandy’s Donuts. Doors opened at 10 and stayed that way until 5…

Skydiving Museum Opens in West Fargo

The museum's founder says the goal of the museum is to showcase skydiving memorabilia and get more people interested in the sport.

February 2, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

One of the new t-shirts for the museum.WEST FARGO, N.D. – Interested in learning about the tradition of skydiving in the F-M area? Well, now, there’s just the spot for you. The North Dakota Skydiving Museum just opened in West Fargo on Main Avenue. It was created by Megan Solberg, daughter of Donald J. Solberg, who was perhaps the most…

New Leonardo da Vinci exhibit brought to life in Detroit Lakes

September 19, 2023

Aaron Walling,

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) – Within the Becker County Museum, replicas of Leonardo da Vinci’s artwork and drawings are on display. Showcasing the talented work by a man who lived long, long ago who thought of concepts for tanks, planes and parachutes before anyone else. “There are so many pieces,” said Becky Mitchell, the executive director at the museum. “There’s…

Becker Co. Museum opens new Collin Peterson exhibit

June 27, 2023

Aaron Walling,

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) – The Becker County Museum welcomed a new exhibit this month. They added a new collection that honors the legacy of longtime Minnesota congressman, Collin Peterson. The collection was a collaboration between Peterson and the county’s museum. Which coincided with their new facility being built in Detroit Lakes, Minn. “When are you ready for his artifacts,…

Bonanzaville Rolls Out Big Plans For the 4th of July

June 26, 2023

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — If you’re still working on your 4th of July plans, you might want to consider stopping by Bonanzaville in West Fargo. The Cass County Historical Society museum complex is holding its annual old fashioned carnival fun this 4th. For just $25 per family or $10 per adult and $5 for kids, you’ll be able to…

KidCo bringing fun for your little ones

March 3, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Looking for a place to let your little ones explore? KidCo is the perfect place to let their imaginations run wild. KidCo is a family friendly interactive museum and playroom. It is set to open Tuesday, March 7th. “Just having a space like this for kids ages one to eight that’s actually theirs, you know. They’re…

“Love Symbol”: New Statue Added To Prince’s Paisley Park

July 30, 2020

TJ Nelson,

CHANHASSEN, Minn. — An 11-foot statue of Prince’s famed love symbol is unveiled at Paisley Park. The statue will greet visitors to Paisley Park as they enter the Chanhassen museum. According to Paisley Park, Prince assumed the symbol as his identity in 1993 after becoming frustrated with his publishing and recording contracts which owned the name Prince. The symbol was…

Plains Art Museum Showcasing Young Artists From Local Schools

It's The 18th Annual School Spirit: Celebrating Youth Art Month.

March 8, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Plains Art Museum is showcasing a group of talented young artists from local schools. It’s the 18th annual School Spirit: Celebrating Youth Art Month. On the 3rd floor of the building families and community members are checking out the new exhibit. The reception includes food, art making projects and music by the Fargo Moorhead Youth Symphonies. Organizers…

New Superhero Exhibit at Moorhead’s Hjemkomst Center

It features more than 350 supernatural-themed pieces

October 1, 2019

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Your favorite superheroes are making a stop at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead. “America’s Monsters, Superheroes and Villains: Our Culture at Play” is the newest exhibit at the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County. Each display section is intended to explore a different time period in American history. The exhibit features more than 350 supernatural–themed pieces,…

Plains Art Museum Hosts Native American Arts and Crafts Festival

There was art of all mediums ranging from jewelry to painting to pottery

November 17, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The Plains Art Museum is celebrating Native American Heritage Month with a festival dedicated to Native arts and crafts. Artists from the Dakotas, Minnesota, and Wisconsin were there to show and sell their work. There was art of all mediums ranging from jewelry to painting to pottery. Artists applied to the festival by showing their original work, and…