Author: Brandon Blakney

Stuff The Bus
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

13th Annual Stuff the Bus ready to hit the road

The 13th annual stuff the bus event, providing gifts to women and children in the YWCA at their Unique Boutique will hit the road Tuesday.
Brandon Blakney,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The 13th annual stuff the bus event, providing gifts to women and children in the YWCA at their Unique Boutique will hit the road Thursday. The bus will be located at Beyond Realty on December 2nd from 3:00 to 3:45 PM. They will be accepting donations like toys for kids, art supplies as well as clothing,…

North Broadway Bridge
Local News, North Dakota News

Fargo’s North Broadway Bridge may be demolished

The Fate of the North Broadway Bridge will be decided at the next City Commision meeting in two weeks.
Brandon Blakney,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The fate of the North Broadway Bridge will be decided at the next City Commission meeting in two weeks. “I just want the public to understand that if we take the bridge out it doesn’t mean it immediately comes back, ” Fargo Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney said. If the 32-year-old North Broadway Bridge is demolished because…

Missnd
Community, Entertainment, Local News, North Dakota News

The 70th Miss North Dakota Reyna Bergstrom is celebrated at her send-off ceremony

She spoke on the struggles of getting to this point that the cameras don't always show.
Brandon Blakney,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “My fourth time competing for Miss North Dakota, the fact that it actually happened I didn’t expect it, but I’m just so humbled and thrilled that this dream actually became a reality. So I think perseverance does pay off. The more you do something the more confident you grow the more comfortable you are with all…

Santa Village
Community, Entertainment, Local News, North Dakota News

Santa Village kicks off the holidays

This will be the first time in a long time that we've been able to celebrate Christmas with family due to covid.
Brandon Blakney,

  Fargo, N.D. (KVRR) — “We are out here at Santa village for the Fargo parks department Santa village and it’s a beautiful day for it, I love this is our opening day, beautiful sunshine and it’s not too cold”, said Mrs. Claus. Along with some cooperative weather there were plenty of festivities for the community to enjoy to get…

Small Biz
Business, Community, Local News, Moorhead, North Dakota News

After Black Friday it’s time to celebrate small businesses this holiday season.

Hoollands Home and Garden hosted their fifteenth annual Small Business Saturday.
Brandon Blakney,

  Moorhead, Minn. (KVRR) — After Black Friday it’s time to celebrate small businesses this holiday season.  Hollands Home and Garden hosted their fifteenth annual Small Business Saturday. It’s in an effort to showcase products from local businesses around Moorhead and West Fargo, heading into the holidays. Customers filled the shop and purchased items like; ornaments, quilts, holiday nomes, candles…

Rourke Art
Business, Entertainment

Holiday Market showcases local artists at The Rourke

Local artist Dan Jones' work was featured at the museum.
Brandon Blakney,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The fifth annual Holiday Market at The Rourke Art Gallery and Museum showcases local art. The gallery showcases local business and artists from across the state. Art pieces range from $25 to $2,500. This event provides an opportunity for shoppers to find holiday gifts. Local artist Dan Jones’ work was featured at the museum. The Fargo…

Christmas Trees
Community, Local News, Moorhead, North Dakota News

Christmas tree shortages hit locally

"We're literally running out in the United States."
Brandon Blakney,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Thanksgiving is over and the Christmas tree frenzy has begun due to shortages. “We’re literally running out in the United States,” Owner of Baker Garden and Gift Eric Baker said. We’re seeing a natural Christmas tree shortage around the country and here locally, prices per foot have risen. Boy Scout Troop 215 from Fargo typically buys…

Meal
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

Local Church Feeds the Community on Thanksgiving with 52 Turkeys

Fifty two turkeys were cooked and the church also cooked beans, greens, tomatoes, potatoes, you name it.
Brandon Blakney,

FARGO (KVRR) – “Anybody can come in sit down and get a meal, if they need a takeout meal they want to take to somebody they can get those too, we’ll give them those,” said Kitchen Supervisor Steve Perrault. Fifty two turkeys were cooked and the church also cooked beans, greens, tomatoes, potatoes, you name it. Dozens of community members…

Bird
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

9th Annual Burn the Bird Run

Runners of all ages and fitness levels were encouraged to sign up
Brandon Blakney,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The ninth annual Burn the Bird Run five K and ten K was earlier, runners gathered to start their thanksgiving with some cardio. Runners of all ages and fitness levels were encouraged to sign up, afterwards they were awarded. a medal as well as doughnuts, coffee and hot chocolate. Our own Chief Meteorologist Rob Kupec got…

Veteran Cemetery
Local News, North Dakota News

Hoeven & VA Undersecretary discuss upgrading Fargo National Cemetery

Brandon Blakney,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven holds a roundtable to talk about raising funds for the Fargo National Cemetery. He was joined by V.A. Undersecretary for Memorial Affairs Mathew Quinn, Rep. Kelly Armstrong and the Gus family who previously owned the land. They are working to secure funds to upgrade and secure additional facilities at the cemetery….

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