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$2.5 million grant given to YWCA Cass Clay from Bezos Day 1 Families Fund

YWCA Cass Clay, the largest emergency shelter for women and children in the region and a supportive housing program for survivors gets a historic grant from an American billionaire.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- It’s the largest private gift in the organization’s history. The YWCA has served the community since 1977 and according to their website over the last 30 years they’ve helped out 38,000 women and children. So leaders of the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund sought them out to apply for the funds because of their awesome track record…

3 Bison On FCS Player of the Year Watch

Hunter Luepke, Cody Mauch, and Spencer Waege are all in consideration for Player of the Year Awards

FARGO–  NDSU football concluded their regular season over the weekend. Tuesday morning it was announced that three Bison are in consideration for player of the year awards in the Football Championship Subdivision. Fullback Hunter Luepke and left tackle Cody Mauch are finalists for the Walter Payton Award, presented annually to the top offensive player in the FCS, and Bison defensive…

16th annual Fill the Dome returns to Fargodome

The 16th annual Fill the Dome is back at the Fargodome since COVID-19 forced schools to participate remotely.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hundreds of students from elementary to high school and local leaders partner with the Great Plains Food bank in the annual Fill the Dome campaign. “This is the first year since, I believe, 2019 we’ve been able to be back in the dome following COVID and just some issues with the flooring here, we haven’t been…

RRVF light show debuts new horse carriage ride

Organizers at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds offer a sneak preview to the holiday light show to some friends, family, and media!

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – This year features a unique horse carriage ride through the light show. The Horse rides provide an up close and personal experience to the light show, that adds to the festive mood. Rides are available Friday through Sunday, they’re $10 a person and $200 to rent out. Organizers say this years event features more lights,…

Medical experts advise caution when handling knives this Thanksgiving

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Health says believe it or not, every year they have to treat patients with hand injuries due to turkey carving. A hand surgeon says make sure you have a good grip on your knife when cutting up your turkey this Thanksgiving, as injuries can be life-altering. “Sometimes, people will get their fingertips cut. So, needing…

WF business owner to run for City Commission after safety concerns weren’t addressed by the board

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A West Fargo business owner decides to run for City Commission after the board votes against a study looking into allowing easier access to her business. SheyWest Garden Center would have paid for the feasibility study. Customers aren’t allowed to turn left into the business because of a concrete median on 40th Avenue West. There’s…

Suspected Murder/Suicide In Otter Tail County

Deputies found a 59-year-old man and 58-year-old woman dead at the home

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) – The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says two deaths are likely a murder/suicide. Deputies responded to a home in rural Battle Lake a little before 2:30 Monday afternoon. They found a 59-year-old man and 58-year-old woman dead at the home. The Sheriff’s Office says it believes the incident is isolated. There is no known…

Shanley’s Sam Ovsak takes our DJ Colter Play of the Week

This play proves defense wins championships!

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)-Shanley’s Sam Ovsak snags the pick six here in the 11AA Dakota bowl championship game! If you want to see your school honored make sure to vote on our twitter poll at KVRR Sports. Tweets by KVRRSports Categories: KVRR Sports Extra, Play of the Week, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Dakota Bowl, Sam Ovsak, Shanley Deacons Football