Summer

Red River Valley Boat & Marine Products Show Returns for 34th Iteration

The three-day extravaganza brings those looking forward to warmer months to the Fargodome to possibly make key purchases.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Even though few people are considering outdoor activities with the temperatures this low – thousands still flocked to the Fargodome this weekend to prepare for boating season in the warmer months. The 34th annual Red River Valley Boat & Marine Products Show took place from January 23 to 25. Roughly 30 different boat sales groups set…

Poster Session Allows Undergrads to Show Off Summer Research

Nearly 50 students had research on display at the event.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – An event at NDSU gave several undergrads a chance to show what they’ve been up to this summer. The Summer Research Poster Session featured 46 undergraduate and high school students who have spent their summer doing scientific research, and on Friday they got to present their findings. Over the summer, the undergrads have been doing hand-on…

Red River Zoo Offers ‘Critter Camp’ for Young, Curious Minds

The Critter age range is from 4 to 6.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “Critter camp is a really adorable one, because it’s for four-to-six-year-olds, so it’s really their first dip into what it’s like to be at zoo camp,” explained Sally Mulvena, president and CEO of the Red River Zoo. “It’s especially designed to make sure the kids are really comfortable, because it’s the first time for many of…

Memorial Day Weekend Travel Preview

Record numbers of travelers could be emboldened by record-low gas prices.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It may feel like gas prices are lower right around now than they were for Memorial Day 2024 – and that’s because they are! “In North Dakota the average is about $2.92. It’s been stuck there for about a week,” explained Skyler McKinley with AAA. “This time, a year ago, it was $3.34.  Pretty significant savings.”…

Home & Hardware Expo gets Shoppers in a Summer Mood

The event showcased everything from hot sauce to essential lawn care tools.

FARGO, N.D. – It may have been grey and cold this Saturday, but that didn’t stop shoppers from heading to Scheels to stock up on their summer essentials. The home and hardware store on 13th Ave. South held their Home & Hardware Expo from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. on May 17. Many tools and lawncare essentials were on sale…

National Weather Service Presents Spring and Summer Outlook

(KVRR) — National Weather Service in Grand Forks presented its spring and summer outlook with concerns about drought conditions persisting through the next several months. The concerns come up after the cold winter months failed to produce much moisture in the form of snow. With the temperatures also being above normal in previous years, drought has increased throughout the state….

Four Weekends of Horse Racing Set This Summer at North Dakota Horse Park in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — You can mark your calendars and get ready to cheer on your favorites this summer at North Dakota Horse Park in Fargo. The season will feature eight action packed days of thoroughbred and quarter horse racing. Opening day is Saturday, July 12th with the gates opening at 11 a.m. Racing is planned the next three weekends…