Author: Juliana Pelaez

YWCA Hosts “Chocolate For Change”

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — From chocolate to chocolate to even something spicy like chili this fundraising event brings in a crowd. “YWCA is a great organization to support and they do so much for our community. And who doesn’t love some chili and chocolate and some silent auctions and stuff,” said Summer Brainard. Chocolate for Change, invites community members and…

Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber Hosts Chamber Impact Day

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Chamber hosted its first ever Chamber Impact Day. The Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo Chamber of Commerce invited members of the community to help out non-profits in the area. There were over 100 volunteers who signed up to participate. The volunteers helped seven non-profit organizations, like the Great Plains Food Bank. Those people helped the food…

North Dakota Raise For Rescues Fundraiser Returns

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Raise for Rescues is once again raising funds at a time when many rescues are struggling to keep the doors open. It was started by Central Dakota Humane Society during the pandemic with twenty rescues and shelters across the state. Fifty percent of the proceeds goes to the shelter of the person’s choosing while…

Measles Outbreak in Twin Cities

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — There has been a measles outbreak in the Twin Cities. The state’s Department of Health says most cases are among unvaccinated kids in the Somali community. With 36 confirmed cases, 35 of them being people within the state and one visiting. About one-third of the patients were hospitalized. It is the biggest measles outbreak since 2017…

Recent Bomb Threats Have Cost The Community More Than The Last Year

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — In the last school year cost taxpayers over $446 million for deployment of officials to schools for situations such as bomb threats. Here in North Dakota it cost more than $103,000. “North Dakota for some reason appears to be on the list. You already exceeded last year’s threats. You’ve already exceeded the cost of last year’s…

Great Straw Maze Returns at West Acres Mall

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Great Straw Maze is back again for their 2nd Annual maze at the West Acres Parking Lot. The family run maze opened today for visitors to come take a chance at going through the 8-foot tall maze that has its twists and turns of paths. It is open to anyone and easily wheelchair and stroller…

As Crime Increases, Mental Health Concerns Rise

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — From the case of the Pride Parade stabbing to a man arrested for cutting wires at several businesses and facilities, they were both known as individuals by the public for causing a disturbance or obstruction to property. “I think when people are in survival mode …they are often driven to make decisions and choices they probably…

Fargo Firefighters Host 70th annual Fill the Boot Fundraiser

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Firefighters Local 642 hosted their 70th annual Fill the Boot Fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.  The Fill the Boot Fundraiser has helped raise funds to support research, care, and advocacy for people with neuromuscular diseases. The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) is the top fundraising partner in MDA history. To date, the program…