This photo taken on Dec. 14, 2023 provided by Sarah Burks shows a paper mockup of the street signs that will go up next year in some parts of Cambridge, Mass. and include the language of the Massachusett Tribe. (Sarah Burks via AP) By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — A few years back, Sage Brook Carbone was…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Salvation Army of Fargo-Moorhead is making sure families with children don’t have to “go without” during the holidays. The nonprofit is holding its annual Christmas Toy Distribution Monday and Tuesday at Hope Lutheran Church in south Fargo. Over the past few years, the event has provided toys and gifts for more than 450 area families….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Great Plains Food Bank is getting an early Christmas present. And it’s delivered by, who else? Amazon. It’s part of an ongoing partnership between the shipping giant and the local food bank. Great Plains Food Bank serves a huge part of the region including North Dakota and Clay County on the Minnesota side. The $10,000 check…
FARGO — It’s been called the Pulitzer prize of education innovation. And a Dakota-based firm is getting attention for making the shortlist of semifinalists for the million-dollar Yass Prize. Be More Colorful is a virtual reality company that works to bring students into workplaces across the state without ever leaving the classroom. Among their products is a workplace immersion experience that…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — For those wanting hand made items for gifts for the holidays, you’re in luck. The Makers Market was hosted at Fargo Brewing Company. This market was free to attend for all ages and complete with 20+ local artisans with all handmade items, food, and drinks available. This market is hosted monthly and the vendors are grateful…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — For those who want holiday themed gifts, there’s still opportunities to get some. The Rourke Art Gallery and Museum in Moorhead hosted its annual Holiday Market. This market featured everything from prints and paintings to dishes and scarves Organizers say they like the opportunity to show off stuff from local artists. Cady Rutter, Rourke Art Gallery…
WEST FARGO — Do you have the drive to do what it takes to help homeless kids here in the metro? If you don’t, we know someone who’s got drive to share. The local nonprofit Golden Drive for Homeless Kids is wrapping up their most recent donation drive. Sue Baron is its tireless founder. They’ll distribute the goods on Friday…
EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. (KVRR) – Molly Yeh opened her first restaurant, Bernie’s in East Grand Forks last Fall named after her daughter. A full service restaurant, an all-day café, are inside the building along with a market to purchase goods. “I look at Bernie’s as a love letter to the Midwest. It is my way of showcasing everything I…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and local legislators hold a public forum in Moorhead to discuss what it takes to afford their lives. State Senator Rob Kupec, and State Representatives Heather Keeler and Jim Joy were in attendance with Ellison at Bright Sky Apartments. During the forum people broke off into small groups and discussed what…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota game and fish are warning outdoor enthusiasts to be aware of this year’s early ice conditions. With this year’s unusually warm winter, ice fishers are getting impatient to get on the ice. ND game and fish says there needs to be a minimum of 4 inches of ice for a group to walk on…
