We might not need to bundle up quite so much this morning as we did earlier this week. But this little guy didn’t get the memo. Billy the chinchilla is one of several available at Kritter Krazy Reptile and Exotic Rescue. Chinchillas, with their dense, soft, beautiful fur, are ready for the cold, and for your cuddles. That’s in the…
Think your Christmas tree is a tough job to tackle every year? Check out this one. North Dakota’s state capitol is hosting its annual “Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony” Monday night at 5:30. Staff members started work on the 26-foot tree about six weeks ago, when the First Lady chose this year’s theme, “Share Your Story.” It takes 4 to 5…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Amazon donates $3,000 worth of toys to the West Fargo Police Department. Officers will hand them out to kids throughout December and next year. While responding to calls officers will try and use the toys to help kids cope with trauma. Officers want to build relationships with the community and make sure kids’ first interaction…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Park District announces its plans for the new Fargo Sports Complex and the support of 11 community partners. Construction is planned on 100 acres just west of Interstate 29, between 52nd Avenue and 64th Avenues South. The facility will include 1 full size indoor soccer turf field, 4 full sized basketball courts, administrative offices, multipurpose…
WEST FARGO, ND (KVRR) – Students at Cheney Middle School in West Fargo are learning from home after police determined a serious threat to the school. The West Fargo Police Department alerted the school district to a very specific threat of violence. The threat was shared anonymously in a Snapchat group. Police say students brought the message to the attention…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In 27 years Slumberland Furniture says it has donated a couple thousand beds to kids in need during the holidays. “This is going to be a huge surprise for her, so I thank you guys a lot. It’s making me emotional, so thank you,” Mom of three Tacinca L said. “Some of the kids that we’re…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Botanica Floristry is helping people create decorative wreaths, hosting wreath-design classes at Drekker Brewing Company. Wreath-makers used plants from local cut flower farms to create their unique wreaths. The materials used are provided by Botanica Floristry, which is a new Boutique Flower Grower and Floral Design Studio. Although, this is the first year the company has…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -As snow keeps falling, people continue to keep those shovels and sleds on hand. “Well it is about that time of year, start getting some more snow, so we are out here shoveling – getting it done before the Vikings play at noon,” said Spence Evans of Fargo. “I’m shoveling my mom’s driveway. I mean it is…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Holiday Express and Winter Fest kicked off the holiday season at Broadway Square in downtown Fargo. The Fargo Park District and the Downtown Community Partnership offers several activities for the community to enjoy right before the Xcel Energy Holiday Lights parade. There were Christmas carolers, holiday shopping, ice skating, hot cocoa, smores, holiday prizes, and festive…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Students are preparing for the holiday season at the Clara Barton-Hawthorne Holiday Store. The elementary school hosts the holiday store to allow students the opportunity to buy special gifts for one dollar. The school sells around 1,200 to 1,300 gifts each year. Items purchased to stock the store are bought using money from donations and the…
