FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — People living at Homefield Senior Living Apartments have set up a memorial to veterans in honor of their family and loved ones. The memorial was started by Rick Thibert who brought up the idea to some of the residents he likes to sit with. The word started to get around and everyone dug through their belongings…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — This year’s summit explored the future of renewable energy, fossil fuels, technology advancements and shifts in public policy. “We focus on a wide variety of topics in the energy space so we look at everything from renewable energy and the next wave of energy we look at our traditional and critical energy sources. We’re looking at…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Now that voters have approved an increase in the lodging tax for a convention center, discussions for where that will be and when will soon be underway. Fifty-one percent of voters approved increasing the tax by 3% to 6%. The tax will be in effect for 25 years. The money collected will fund the building and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — More than 600 women from the community gather at Delta Hotels by Marriott to help raise awareness and support for kids in poverty. They attended the United Way Luncheon and Silent Auction. It was put together by the Women United Leadership team The silent auction included donated items like name-brand purses, gift baskets, and other merchandise….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Polls in Fargo have been slowly ramping up with voters coming in throughout the day. A few dozen voters were waiting in line to vote around 2 this afternoon. They are being sent in groups to the clerks to keep the line moving. This process has many not as worried to get their vote in. As…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — People in the FM metro won’t have to go far to try new cuisine as Wok N’ Roll and Taste of Philly will be opening up soon. Wok N’ Roll in the 45th Street Colonnade shopping mall will bring a fast-casual Chinese dining experience. The owner is the former owner of Lucy’s North China Cuisine, the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fraser and volunteers from various businesses and the young professional’s chamber join together to help set up the Annual Festival of Trees. This year marks the 24th year for the trees to be decorated and lit at Fargodome. With over 160 trees sponsored by businesses, organizations, and families each tree has its own magic. The setup…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Grand Forks Public Health opens the Greater Grand Forks Milk Depot. The depot is a location for pre-screened mothers to drop off their breast milk donations. The milk is then sent off to a Colorado-based facility to be pasteurizes, tested and analyzed before distribution to babies staying in hospital NICUs. The donated milk helps babies…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — VEX Robotics competitions are the largest and fastest growing program worldwide for students in middle school and up. This year UND wanted to bring that excitement to its doors. “We’ve been planning this event for over a year. And we’re just excited to get all of these kids together to do robotics, compete with one…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hope Blooms, a local non-profit that repurposes donated flowers, recently had its pick up of Halloween Boo-quets. The fundraiser helped provide money to the non-profit in their mission of helping individuals experiencing isolation, loneliness and hardship. Every year they get around 3,500 volunteers who help with everything they do and reach out to individuals in need….
