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Nordic Gala Builds Enthusiasm for Scandinavian Festival

The event featured a silent auction of many Scandinavian nicknacks, plus a traditional Norwegian meal.

April 6, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Some of the hand-crafted traditional offerings at the Nordic Gala’s silent auction.FARGO, N.D. – It was a Norwegian extravaganza at the Kringen Lodge this Saturday as local groups begin to gear up for this summer’s Scandinavian Festival. The annual Nordic Gala took place in the familiar haunt for the Sons of Norway. The evening kicked off with a social and…

Fargo Public Library Brings “Silent” Reading to Uncorked Lounge

The library has one of these events every month at various locations around town.

January 5, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Turns out, sipping wine and tucking into your favorite novel isn’t just an activity for home. The Fargo Public Library hosted a “Silent” reading event at Uncorked Lounge. Participants were told to bring their own books or one of the two librarians on hand would be happy to provide them with recommended reading material. Uncorked Lounge…

Advocates For MSUM Theatre Program Speak Out Against Cuts, Association Plans Forum

MSUM Faculty Association is hosting a public forum Monday night on the recent decision to cut 11 majors and numerous staff positions.

April 26, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — “It makes the light at the end of the tunnel not seem so bright; I just think a huge letdown,” MSUM Theatre Student Connor Murphy said. After a public meeting, MSUM announced it would cut 11 majors at the university to solve a 6 million dollar budget deficit. One of the programs is the Theatre Arts Program….

Fargo Theatre Hosts Netflix Watch Group For People Stuck At Home

Volk Says They Are Working On Planning Another Watch Party.

April 4, 2020

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FARGO,N.D. — The Fargo Theatre brought the big screen experience into the homes of people across the valley. The theatre hosted a Netflix watch group for the movie “The Craft”. The movie was decided after multiple rounds of voting over Facebook. The theatre has been closed since mid-March. They say the idea came up as a way to keep people…

Exhibit Shows Social Justice Experiences Through Artwork

But the artwork at the Human Rights Exhibit at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Fargo goes beyond that

February 25, 2018

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FARGO, ND — Over the last few months, the North Dakota Human Rights Film and Arts Festival has given artists a platform to share the stories behind their pieces. People in the community are learning about their opinions, struggles and experiences through artwork. “They’re putting their view and it’s filtering through their mind and their experiences and it’s coming out…

Fargo Public School District Gives Itself a Report Card

The "State of the Schools" address details how the district is performing and dealing with consistent growth

November 2, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — It’s that time of year again for the Fargo Public School District to give itself a report card. The State of the Schools addressed how they’re dealing with consistent growth while continuing to face social challenges. Since the district’s operations facility opened in July, superintendent Dr. Jeff Schatz said his schools are more efficient than ever. But…

THE BUZZ: October 6th, 2017 Celebrated as National Plus Size Appreciation Day

The national day calendar states October 6, 2017 is the first year it is being celebrated as a holiday for all those plus sized

October 6, 2017

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NATIONAL — Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes and today is the day to celebrate it. Today is National Plus Size Appreciation Day. The national day calendar states October 6, 2017 is the first year it is being celebrated as a holiday for all those plus sized. The calendar is asking you to help build confidence in someone…

Social Inclusion Class Welcomes All at Fargo North High School

Greeters shared high fives and held encouraging signs while dancing to music

August 24, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — The first day enrollment for the Fargo Public School District is up 175 students from last year at 11,440. At Fargo North, a group of high school students encouraged a positive, inclusive environment on the first day of classes. A dozen students from a social inclusion class got to school early to welcome kids in the school’s…

Fargo PD’s Cultural Liaison Officer Building Bridges in the Community

The two women involved in a cultural dispute share hugs and forgiveness after meeting with police

July 28, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — In a story KVRR first brought you Tuesday, the women at the center of a racist rant in the middle of a Fargo Walmart parking lot have come together and are moving forward. It’s the video that went viral on social media. Within 30 minutes of posting it, more than 200 shares and thousands of reactions worldwide….

Moorhead Police Searching for Suspect in Hijab Harassment Case

Despite previous media reports, charges are possible if they find the suspect

March 22, 2017

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — After a Moorhead woman was harassed for wearing her hijab, officers say charges against the suspect are possible, contrary to other media reports. They are still trying to figure out exactly who the suspect is. Family members say Fardoso Mohamed was shopping in the Moorhead Hornbacher’s with her one-year-old son on Monday when an older man asked Mohamed…