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Midwest Derby Convention Spreads Knowledge, Showcases Action

The session at the John E. Carlson Coliseum began with instructional workshops before featuring some hard-hitting matches.

April 6, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Participants picking up new skills on the Coliseum floor.FARGO, N.D. – People of all skill levels flocked to Fargo this weekend to pick up a couple of pointers in roller derby. The Fargo-Moorhead Derby Girls hosted the Midwest Derby Convention at the John E. Carlson Coliseum. The primary goal was instruction, as derby experts signed up to lead workshops on…

Moorhead Offers Opportunity to Skate with Santa

The event took place at the Moorhead Sports Center from 2:15 to 4:15 P.M.

December 8, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Normally, in order to get an audience with Santa, you have to swing by the mall or a similar location. But in Moorhead, you could catch him out on the ice. The Moorhead Parks and Recreation department put on the “Skate With Santa” event at the Moorhead Sports Center. Admission was free, and all were welcome…

Skate City Hosts Annual Labor Day Hot Dog Skate

September 2, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Summer is wrapping up and a local skating rink is celebrating as we roll into a new season. Skate City hosted its annual Labor Day Hot Dog Skate Skaters of all ages were invited to celebrate to go skating in the indoor rink. The event allowed families to come in longer than their normal two hour…

Disney On Ice: ‘Mickey’s Search Party’ coming to Fargodome

See everyone from Captain Hook to Aladdin and The Little Mermaid

November 7, 2023

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fans of Disney will see some of their favorite characters on ice this winter. ‘Mickey’s Search Party’ is skating into Fargodome from March 7th through 10th. Over the run of seven performances, the cast will deliver compelling storytelling through multi-leveled production numbers. Tickets are already available to Disney On Ice Preferred Customers. They go on-sale to…

“Minnesota n’ICE” at this year’s Moorhead Ice Show

The annual show returns this weekend at Moorhead Sports Center

March 20, 2023

Alison Voorhees,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — You may be anxious for all of this snow and ice to melt but not if you’re ready for a weekend of skating. The Moorhead Ice Show is back this week. This year’s theme is “Minnesota n’ICE.” You can expect performances centered around all things associated with the midwest state. Shows are at Moorhead Sports Center…

People keep shovels and sleds handy for continuous snowfall

When you live in the upper midwest, winter is a great time to make memories and spend time with family and friends.

December 5, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -As snow keeps falling, people continue to keep those shovels and sleds on hand. “Well it is about that time of year, start getting some more snow, so we are out here shoveling – getting it done before the Vikings play at noon,” said Spence Evans of Fargo. “I’m shoveling my mom’s driveway. I mean it is…

Kids Hit The Ice At Squirt International B1 Hockey Tournament

Over 80 Teams Competed In The Weekend Tournament

February 22, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. –Over 80 teams, hundreds of kids from multiple states and Canada pack into hockey rinks across the valley for one big weekend. “It’s like a mini-vacation for a lot of these families, cause they are coming here to beautiful Fargo, for the weekend and we try and make their weekend a fun time,” Rink Manager Brad Selsth said….

West Fargo Hosts Frostival Winter Boot Camp

The festival was set up at the West Fargo POW MIA Plaza

January 25, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — S’mores, games and ice skating for people of all ages. It’s all a part of the Winter Boot Camp for Frostival 2020. The festival was set up at the West Fargo POW MIA Plaza. The night’s festivities included open skating, music and an ax throwing section for people to try. Organizers say the night is a…

“One More Chapter” Wraps Up Skating Season

Figure skaters showed off their talent at the annual Moorhead Ice Show

March 25, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead figure skaters spend hours a week crafting their skills and tweaking their movements for competition. Skate Dad Jamey Pesek says, “My daughter’s been doing this since she was three years old and now, she’s eleven. We see her progress every year and look back on some of the photos and the videos.” For most of these skaters,…

Moorhead Ice Show Celebrating 40 Years with Special Guest

Skaters are throwing on their costumes, getting into character and showing off what they do best

March 22, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Moorhead Ice Show is celebrating 40 years performing on the ice but this year, they are performing a new theme, “One More Chapter.” This annual performance gives kids a chance to let loose and explore their favorite moves on the ice. “All that you’ve worked for you just get to go and do it and have…