MINOT, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – North Dakota has a new state logo. It was unveiled at the annual Travel Industry Conference in Minot. The logo is described as a colorful representation of the state’s geography, scenery, and spirit. It will be used in conjunction with the “Be Legendary” brand, which for more than 20 years. “The new ND Icon captures the…
FARGO, N.D. – Local leaders are raising concerns that the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration may put a damper on Canadian tourism in North Dakota. Experts believe that tourism generates over $300 million a year in tax revenue for the Fargo-Moorhead area. However, the U.S. Travel Association estimates a 10% reduction in Canadian tourist visits in the wake of…
A view from the International Peace Garden where the Canadian and U.S. borders meet. While the park has not yet seen a notable drop in visitors, some Canadians have voiced dismay at political rhetoric from the Trump administration in recent weeks. (Photo by Michelle Burnett, provided by the International Peace Garden.)WALHALLA, N.D. (North Dakota News Cooperative) — Communities and businesses…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Gov. Kelly Armstrong is inviting people to say “Hello ND”. Armstrong and Commerce Tourism and Marketing Director Sara Otte Coleman have launched a revitalized tourism campaign. It showcases the state’s friendly people, welcoming communities, and abundance of uncrowded outdoor adventures, aligning with the growing trend of more immersive travel. “Effective tourism marketing not only attracts visitors…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The metro is welcoming around 100 soccer teams this weekend for the TC United Winter Classic, North Dakota’s largest winter soccer tournament. Clubs are coming from all across the Upper Midwest and Canada. The tournament begins Friday at 5 p.m. at TC United Indoor Facility in Fargo and the Rustad Recreation Center in West Fargo. Tri-City…
FILLMORE CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz gets the deer hunting season going in the state with the 21st annual Governor’s Deer Hunting Opener. He traveled to Lanesboro on Saturday, in far southeastern Minnesota, and was hosted by Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center. Walz was joined on the hunt by Jim Vagts, a former Board of Animal Health…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) – Detroit Lakes is preparing for a busy Fourth of July weekend as thousands of people will make their way to the lakes area. “We always love the 4th of July,” said Carrie Johnston, the president of the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce. “Summer in Detroit Lakes is what people kind of live for. That’s…
Nome SchoolhouseBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Two regional entities are celebrated during the 2023 Governor’s Travel and Tourism Awards in Bismarck. The Lights in West Fargo was given the Flint Firestarter Award for a tourism development project. The award recognizes a new offering that has opened in a downtown district that has the potential to attract visitors and enhance the Main…
FARGO (KVRR) — You may have noticed billboards around the Fargo metro asking what the fuss is all about and jokingly implying Minneapolis as a ghost town. It’s part of an ad campaign by Meet Minneapolis inviting people to come to the city for a trip. They are urging folks to see what the fuss is all about as they…
THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz helped kickoff the deer hunting season Saturday at the 20th annual Governor’s Deer Hunting Opener. He was joined by wildlife supervisor Steven Hogg at Three Rivers Park District, which serves the suburban areas of the Twin Cities. “Well it never fails. We were walking back and there’s a buck…
