FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Local students collect nearly 120,000 pounds of food and around $30,000 in donations for the 18th annual Fill the Dome. That is enough to provide more than 99,600 meals for those in need. Fill the Dome has united more than 50 schools to collect food and funds to support food pantries and soup kitchens in the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — For 60 years, Steve Scheel has been part of a long line of generations who have worked in the family-owned business. Currently, with 34 stores across 16 states, Scheel has put his heart into his work and with his employees. “I’ve always thought of myself not as a president or as CEO or a board chair,…
ULEN, Minn. (KVRR) — West Central AG Services is scheduled to vote Tuesday on a proposal with C-H-S worth $225 million. The vote comes after over a year of deliberations with both companies discussing a possible merger. Arthur Companies of Arthur, North Dakota also made a bid for West Central and held informational meetings last week to argue its case….
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Since August of this year, Churches United has been on the brink of closure. Setting goals to make sure their shelter stayed open and employees’ pay was available. And the goal still remains to not only keep the mission alive but also be able to support those in need during this winter season. “I think we…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –The West Fargo Public Library Board of Directors voted to approve several policy updates that will take effect in the new year Those changes include being closed on Sundays, removing late fees for checkout on technology, adding a new location, and changing the area people can receive a free library card. These motions were made after…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Downtown Engagement Center has been a resource for many homeless and other persons in need. But the resources and space they have are sparse, so they are looking to expand elsewhere. “It has been desirable for the downtown business sector, but also from the people who are operating out of the engagement center. Understanding that…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — All Fargo Public Libraries have put up their annual mitten trees. The trees brings in donations of mittens, hats, scarves and socks for people to take what they are in need of. The trees have been around for more than six years bringing in loads of donations every year. While it has started out slowly the…
Carson QuamFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — In September, Sheriff Jesse Jahner was contacted by the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation regarding an employee. The BCI told Jahner that they were initiating an investigation into Deputy Carson Quam for alleged criminal activity. “Anytime we have anything like that like I mentioned already, anything that tarnishes the integrity or professionalism of the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Cass Public Health is encouraging smokers and users of vaping devices to set Thursday as their quit date. The quit date is part of a nationwide campaign called “Great American SmokeOut” which started in the 1970’s in Massachusetts. Several years ago Fargo Cass Public Health worked to bring the SmokeOut to the area and is…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Cyber Madness Middle School Tournament Finals started this morning with six teams and five middle schools competing for who can be the winning champions. “They’re learning how to do encryption and decryption. They’re learning about network activity other sorts of things that really adult professionals do. But really we got them involved in challenges to…
