FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — After a violent attack on a trans woman at a light rail station in Minneapolis last week, the community was outraged. “It’s really unfortunate that we’re just outted for violence.” says Rynn Willgohs the organizer of the vigil. This prompted a community outcry and renewed concerns for the safety of trans individuals. In coordination with a…
FARGO, ND (KVRR) — People from all ages, nationalities and backgrounds have lined the streets of downtown Fargo in order to welcome back the annual FM pride parade. The parade included floats, signs, and people tossed candy to show their support of the LBGTQ+ community. “We were so excited to be able to put the parade back on not just…
MINNESOTA & NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) — Music has a way of bringing people together. That’s part of the reason the ACLU of North Dakota has launched a Pride Month playlist. “We polled our audiences online to see what songs resonate with them during this month,” said ACLU of North Dakota Digital Media Associate Adam Jorgenson. The result is a locally…
FARGO-MOORHEAD — Like most events this summer, FM Pride looks a little different amid the pandemic. The week-long online celebration began Sunday, August 9 and will continue into next Sunday. A Netflix watch party, virtual pride in the park, and vinyl night are among some of the activities on the agenda. A sticker fundraiser is being put on throughout the…
FARGO, N.D. — Pride celebrations have taken over the metro and the week ended with their annual parade. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen tells us what the festivities mean to many people in the community. “It doesn’t matter where you come from, what you look like, who you are, who you love, who you vote for, it doesn’t matter we’re all human,”…
FARGO, N.D. — F–M Pride is in full swing, and Pride in the Park brings the community together ahead of Sunday’s parade. “There’s so many different people from every walk of life,” Isabelle Nikle, an attendee said. “It’s not even just LBGT+ people here. It’s just nice to be yourself. It’s not a part we get to share too often. It’s…
FARGO, N.D. — Many people at Pride in the Park headed over to Fargo Brewing Company for a Pride block party. The team was setting up throughout the afternoon. There will be food trucks, drinks, and even a special glitter beer. There will also be a drag show featuring a contestant from RuPaul’s Drag Race. This is the first time Fargo…
FARGO, N.D. — The Pride Flags have been raised in downtown Fargo to celebrate the start of FM Pride Week and more volunteers are needed. Those with the Pride Collective say having volunteers is crucial in order to continue the success of the 18th Pride Week in the metro. The week is packed full of events including a parade, dance…
FARGO, ND — You can celebrate everything North Dakota this weekend at the Pride of Dakota Fargo Holiday Showcase. More than 120 North Dakota vendors will have everything from food to fashion to photography. Admission is $2 but for anyone that brings a reusable bag will only pay $1. Organizers expect more than 30,000 people to attend. “The really neat…
FARGO, ND — A street of rainbows shined across Downtown Fargo after the early morning rain. The annual FM Pride Parade had their biggest turnout yet. Floats, flags and candy littered the streets of downtown as thousands of people poured in for the annual FM Pride Parade. “Rain or shine, even if it was pouring, we were going to be…
