Author: Juliana Pelaez

Great Plains Food Bank Future Federal Funds Uncertain But Programs Still Running

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Federal cuts to food programs are leaving food pantries like Great Plains Food Bank in Fargo uncertain about future funding. Earlier this year, Great Plains announced it had lost about $1.3 million in funding and food. The food bank then shifted avenues on where they received fresh produce and meat. But the wait for the vote…

CoreCon Brings Together Anime, Sci-fi, Horror, Comic Lovers Alike For ‘Halfoween’

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) —  Lovers of all things spooky probably know that it’s now halfway to Halloween, and CoreCon Fargo is back with a Halfoween convention. The convention brings together people with all interests in science fiction, fantasy, gaming, horror, and anime. The four-day convention has fan panels, panelists, gaming rooms, and other events going on. Proceeds from the convention…

Second Annual Hel’s Fury Tattoo Festival Brings Together Artists From Around The Country

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Nearly sixty tattoo artists from around the country made their way to Brewhalla for its second annual Hel’s Fury Tattoo Festival. “It’s very on brand for us if I’m being honest. But I also think that there are so many cool artists here from around the country that people in the Fargo area wouldn’t normally have…

Southern Poverty Law Center States Hate Groups Have Declined In The Past Year

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hate and anti-government groups operating in the last year have decreased by five percent, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center. They have collected data since 2000. Over the past year, topics of anti-DEI, LGBT, and immigration have been in the spotlight. In North Dakota, there are six reported anti-government and hate groups. The two reported…