FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Nominations are now being accepted for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Human Rights Awards. It’s an award that was started 23 years ago by the Fargo Human Rights Commission. It recognizes people and organizations that embody the vision of MLK Jr. by promoting respect, equity and acceptance of diversity. Human Rights Commission members hope that…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — This Christmas, over 500 local families will be able to give toys to their kids thanks to the support of their community. The Salvation Army started distributing toys to families through its “Christmas Toy Shop” event. Families applied and were approved through its “Angel Tree” program. Donations came from numerous businesses and organizations. There are over…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The social media platform, TikTok, may soon be disappearing from app stores and for one influencer it will change his path. Gabe Dannenbring is a TikTok influencer with over one million followers. His videos focus on his life as a science teacher in Sioux Falls. Dannenbring is also a MSUM alum and was recently announced as…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Good news for all you cuisine connoiseurs out there. You will no longer have to drive more than an hour for a taste of a Taco Pizza. Happy Joes has officially returned to Fargo with their grand opening taking place this morning. The pizza chain had closed several of its locations in the Fargo-Moorhead area in…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Golden Drive for Homeless Kids announced its annual sock drive donation numbers at the West Fargo Fire Department. This year they have received 36,906 socks that have been donated from various schools and organizations around the community. Susan was filled with tears of joy announcing the number. West Fargo Police Department and the Cass County…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Choice Bank is seeking wishes to grant this holiday season. Across 22 locations in North Dakota, Choice Bank has set up wishing wells for people to place a wish. They may be neighbors, coworkers or even your own family that could use a little help. The wishing well started back in 2018 and as a way…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Cowan this past year received the diagnosis of stage four metastatic colon cancer, a cancer that forms in the colon and spreads to other parts of the body. Her family is working hard to make sure Cowan is able to keep fighting and Cowan has been keeping her head lifted through it all. “She’s so strong…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Hollywood film editor Jeffrey Ford is known for editing iconic Marvel films like “The Avengers”. He is talking about his career with film students at MSUM. From a hobby into a career, Ford explored various outlets and worked alongside filmmakers. He says starting out he didn’t have connections in Hollywood, but the people he met along…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — This year marks the 17th year the Salvation Army has received hams that have been donated for their Christmas Food boxes. “The Salvation Army could not do what it does without community support and community giving. So, Hornbachers and Cloverdale have been amazing benefactors to the army and our administrative people in need. We serve without…
JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) — The Jamestown Police Department released the name of the officer involved in the active shooter incident outside of Fred’s Den in downtown Jamestown. The first officer on the scene and the only officer engaged with the suspect was Sergeant Cory Beckman, a five-year veteran of the Jamestown police department. Sgt. Beckman is a James/Valley Special Operations…
