RED RIVER VALLEY FAIRGROUNDS

Cars Moved Out of Collapsed Building at Red River Valley Fairgrounds

As soon as a car is pulled out, fairground staff will contact the owner

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Cars are being moved out of a storage building that collapsed last Friday at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. Fairground staff say they’re getting equipment in place to lift the rafters. About 38 cars out of over 60 have already been pulled out. It’s not clear how many cars are still functioning. As soon as a car…

Crews Respond To Roof Collapse at Red River Valley Fairgrounds

WEST FARGO, N.D. – A storage building at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds with 30 cars inside collapses. Firefighters say heavy snow caused the south side of the building to cave in around 5:00 PM Friday. No one was inside at the time of the collapse. Firefighters say the building is a total loss. “There’s a lot of cars that are…

LIVE: Alpacas At KVRR!

Alpacas Join Us Ahead Of 2018 Fiber Arts Festival

  Chris Armbrust with the Fiber Arts Festival brings her Alpacas Oodles and Noodles out to chat with Adam ahead of the 2018 festival. There will be plenty of wool, yarn, handmade toys, blankets, and clothing, along with demonstrations showing you how to use all those materials. Animals will be there too! You can find alpacas, sheep, and even a…

Thrivefest Bringing Dozens Of Christian Music Acts To Red River Valley

Thrivefest Takes Over Red River Valley Fairgrounds August 10-12

  Shantel Dudley with Thrivefest North joins Adam to talk about the new Christian music festival coming to the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. More than 35 bands are set to take the stage at the Fairgrounds, featuring nearly every genre, from country to rock, to gospel to rap to metal. The festival spreads across three stages and runs from August…

Runners Brave the Elements to Compete in “Insane Inflatable 5K”

Runners bounced, jumped, and slid down inflatable obstacles across Red River Valley Fairgrounds

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Despite the heavy rains this morning, hundreds of people laced up their sneakers to take part in a different kind of 5K. The Insane Inflatable 5K incorporates many types of inflatable obstacles on which people had to climb, dodge, and slide. People were lining up outside the Red River Valley Fairgrounds hours before the race, but a…

Insane Inflatable 5k On Saturday Will Benefit A-T Children’s Project

Money will be raised in the names of Paetyn Harpstead and Wendy Nelson

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Get ready to take part in the most insane 5k you’ll ever be a part of and raise money for the A-T Children’s Project at the same time. Insane Inflatable 5K is coming to the Red River Valley Fairgrounds on Saturday morning. You’ll run, bounce and climb all over giant inflatables all along the course. One…

LIVE: Fargo Junk Market

Junk Fever Hits Red River Valley Fairgrounds This Weekend

  If you’re a junk junkie who loves giving old things a new purpose, this is your weekend. The Fargo Junk Market is where you can find re-purposed items to give your home that perfect vintage look. KVRR’s Adam Ladwig talks to Bismarck artist Adrian Reichenberg, who re-purposes things like jewelry, records and hub caps with his partner. They are…

LIVE: Cats in Studio! Minn-Kota Feline Club Cat Show This Weekend

Kitties Come to KVRR to Promote Annual Cat Show

  Shiela Dewey and some of her furry friends join Adam to talk about this weekend’s Minn-Kota Feline Club Cat Show. More than 100 cats will be there representing 28 different breeds. We meet some exotic shorthair and longhair cats as well. They’re cute as heck. You should watch the videos. The Feline Club is partnering wit the Red River…

Woman Arrested for DUI After Driving into a Police Car

The officer inside the car was injured in the crash

WEST FARGO, ND — A woman was arrested for DUI after injuring a West Fargo officer by crashing into his squad car. It happened right outside the main entrance of the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. In the early hours of Sunday morning, police said a traffic stop on County Road 28 was interrupted by a crash. They said 29-year-old Ashley…

Pyrotechnics Guild International Coming Back to West Fargo

The PGI is one of the largest firework shows in the world

WEST FARGO, N.D. — The Pyrotechnics Guild International annual convention and show is coming back to West Fargo. This is video of their 2011 gathering. It is one of the largest firework shows in the world. The convention will take place August 5th through 11th at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. Shows will take place on four nights; August 6th,…