FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Great Plains Food Bank is getting an early Christmas present. And it’s delivered by, who else? Amazon. It’s part of an ongoing partnership between the shipping giant and the local food bank. Great Plains Food Bank serves a huge part of the region including North Dakota and Clay County on the Minnesota side. The $10,000 check…
FARGO — It’s been called the Pulitzer prize of education innovation. And a Dakota-based firm is getting attention for making the shortlist of semifinalists for the million-dollar Yass Prize. Be More Colorful is a virtual reality company that works to bring students into workplaces across the state without ever leaving the classroom. Among their products is a workplace immersion experience that…
BLOOMINGTON — What with the crowds, the chaos and the costs, the mall may be your least favorite place to visit during the holidays. But the Mall of America is making it a fun and family-friendly experience with live entertainment and all kinds of fun new stores and attractions. There’s the holiday music festival, the walk-through factory with Santa and…
WEST FARGO — Do you have the drive to do what it takes to help homeless kids here in the metro? If you don’t, we know someone who’s got drive to share. The local nonprofit Golden Drive for Homeless Kids is wrapping up their most recent donation drive. Sue Baron is its tireless founder. They’ll distribute the goods on Friday…
FARGO — Just look at the cute little stocking stuffer we found ourselves for the holidays. If you’re looking for something sweet, Sweetie’s your girl. She’s a five and a half year old DSH tuxedo cat from Homeward Animal Shelter, and she came to them from the Fargo Pound. They don’t know much about her because of that, but they…
FARGO — A youth homeless activist is sharing his story of life on the street to help other kids struggling in the metro this morning. Josh Bell works for Youthworks now, helping kids who are in the position he was once in. Bell says he was kicked out of the house when he was just 17. He says the experience…
FARGO (KVRR) – Polls are open in Fargo on Tuesday to decide whether to remodel and expand the Fargodome. The city-run election runs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at three polling locations; the Fargodome, Fargo Civic Center and Ramada Inn. The one-issue ballot is asking for the Home Rule Charter to be amended to establish a one-quarter of one…
FARGO — A lot of folks are decking the halls this time of year, and the Morning Show got some extra help in creative decorating with the minds behind the local craft and artisan store Unglued. Unglued’s Ashley Morken demonstrates for us how you can put your own personal spin on snowglobes, some with an “Elf: the Movie” theme. It’s…
If you’re looking for a dog who’s young, smart, good-looking, affectionate, and always up for adventure, Santa is delivering everything on your wish list in one sweet package: this lovely husky boy, Klondike. He’s only a year old, which is usually a rambunctious and sometimes challenging age for huskies. But this guy couldn’t be better behaved. He’s already got great…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — You know what they say: the best way to spread Christmas cheer is by singing loud for all to hear. But if you can’s sing, then maybe take in the ultimate Christmas movie instead, with a crowd. Fargo Theatre is launching its interactive Elf Movie Screening this week. You’ll be greeted by the Moorhead High carolers…
