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Rockin’ For A Reason raises money for kids with cancer

Brave the Shave, an orginization dedicated to raising money to help pay bills for childen diagnosed with cancer, partners up with one of their parents for a first time event.

June 12, 2022

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WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An organization dedicated to raising money for families with children battling cancer, and the parents of a kid they helped join forces to pay it forward. Leaders of Brave the Shave reached out to see if anyone involved with the program wanted to lead an event, and Jordan Johnson, father of Grantley Johnson, stepped up….

Artist’s Flea Market to showcase affordable pieces

Wild Terra Cider teams up with Lost in Fargo artists to put on a flea market to showcase local art at an affordable price.

June 12, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- The Artist’s Flea Market connects the community with talented local artists. Over thirty local artists and vendors gather at the outdoor event where some of the pieces were going for as little as five dollars. There were a variety of paintings, jewelry, and pottery along with other locally made items on sale. Organizers wanted the chance to…

North and South Dakota Girl Scouts Honored

The Girl Scouts-Dakota Horizons Council holds Honoring Excellence Recognition for girl scouts excelling at serving their communities

June 11, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- North Dakota and South Dakota Girl Scouts get rare honor after good community deeds. Organizers gathered scouts from North and South Dakota to be honored with Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards for their impact on their local communities. Some girl scouts have been working toward this goal for 12 years and say scouts builds character, confidence, and…

Moorhead church hosts “March for our Lives” rally

Nationwide March For Our Lives Rallies spark across the nation and here locally in Moorhead

June 11, 2022

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MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR)-Mass shootings sending shockwaves of emotions rattling through our country. Trinity Lutheran Church in Moorhead take a stand against gun violence by marching from Moorhead to Fargo with the Lutheran Campus Ministry of Concordia College, MSUM, and NDSU. Recent mass shootings have the country mourning, some in silence. Others send prayers to loved ones and strangers, some taking…

Video: Giant Bob Dylan mural captures attention in downtown Fargo

California artist Jules Muck painted the mural in the 400-block of Broadway

June 10, 2022

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FARGO (KVRR) – We’re about to start seeing a lot more of one of Minnesota’s most famous faces in downtown Fargo, three stories’ worth of Bob Dylan, to be precise. The new mural, by San Pedro, California-based artist Jules Muck, appeared this week on the Viking Hotel Building, now known as the Bison Apartments, in the 400-block of Broadway. Muck…

“Bison for Ukraine” raises money to send medical supplies overseas

Ukrainian NDSU students host a fundraiser to raise more awareness on their country's invasion by Russia and send medical supplies back home.

June 8, 2022

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MAPLETON, N.D. (KVRR) – “Bison for Ukraine” features authentic food made by Ukrainian students, a silent auction showcasing artwork made by Ukrainians and live music at 4e Winery. North Dakota State University students were encouraged to donate $10 and non-students $50 to take part in the event. The ticket includes a drawing for raffle prizes and a free glass of…

Fargo dad golfs 100-hole marathon for sick daughter

June 8, 2022

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OXBOW, N.D. (KVRR) – A Fargo man is raising money for his 12-year-old daughter battling Hodgkin’s Lymphoma by golfing 100 holes in one day at Oxbow Country Club. Chris Hanson is calling this the 100 Holes of Hope and the Lend a Hand Up non-profit through the Dakota Medical Foundation partners with the family throughout his daughter’s journey. “I’ve been…

Boss’ Pizza and Chicken opens in downtown Fargo

June 7, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A new restaurant in Fargo wants to become a hub for late-night foodies. Boss’ Pizza and Chicken brings its low-key setting, adding another restaurant to the downtown area on Broadway and 3rd Avenue North. They are now open every day starting at 11 in the morning until 3 A.M. People can get creative by building…

Fargo firearms instructor weighs in on gun debate

June 7, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With more mass shootings across the country since Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, people wonder when will the chaos end? More cities across the country are experiencing the tragedy of gun violence. It has even affected people in Fargo where 24-year-old Malik Gill, of Moorhead, was convicted of second degree assault with a dangerous…

Early Voting in Cass County officially underway

June 6, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Early voting in Cass County is underway for the primary election featuring the Fargo mayoral race and crowded city commission race which has 15 candidates running for two open slots. It’s Fargo’s second election featuring approval voting where people can vote for as many candidates as they like in the race for mayor and city commission….