Author: Juliana Pelaez

Over 500 Families Receive Toys For Christmas

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…

Golden Drive for Homeless Kids Announced Its Annual Sock Donation Numbers

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…

Owner of ‘Jazzy and Mumbos’ Thrift Store Seeking Support From Community

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…

Hollywood Film Editor Jeffrey Ford Speaks To MSUM Film Students

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…

Hornbacher’s and Cloverdale Donate Hundreds of Hams to Salvation Army

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…

Officer Identified In Active Shooting In Downtown Jamestown

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…

“Fargo Street” – Concordia Professor Shares His Unique Prospective of Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Concordia English professor recently had a book signing at Barnes and Noble in Fargo and sold out of his book, “Fargo Street”. It features 100 black-and-white photos of places and people around Fargo. He started taking pictures six years ago and published the book in October. He’ll be having his next book signing this Saturday…