FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Pride and Joy is a new organization aiming to save horses from being killed. “We have rescued chickens in the house right now that we integrated with the other chickens. We took in dogs from the side of the road. We even took in a couple of friends in high school and college,” Pride & Joy…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — People from all different backgrounds coming together to celebrate World Refugee Day at Rehault Farm. “When we are together, we heal. When we are together we learn. When we are together we shine because the world needs us to come together,” Kondial Kel International Founder, Nyamal Dei said. It’s a time for the community to support…
After a year of staying away from each other to stay healthy, the timing couldn’t be better for folks turning out to connect with one another at Sanford Health’s newest public event. Organizers are reporting good turnout for the inaugural Roger Maris All-Star Week in the metro. The events have been running all week, and continue through Saturday. Amongst the…
MINNESOTA & NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) — Music has a way of bringing people together. That’s part of the reason the ACLU of North Dakota has launched a Pride Month playlist. “We polled our audiences online to see what songs resonate with them during this month,” said ACLU of North Dakota Digital Media Associate Adam Jorgenson. The result is a locally…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo National Cemetery is celebrating an unclaimed veteran on Flag Day. “As the chaplain, it’s always my greatest honor to send these young men and women off,” Fargo Memorial Honor Guard Chaplain, Russ Stabler said. The honor guard is paying its final farewell to an unclaimed veteran at the Fargo National Cemetery. Brian Johnson was 63-years-old…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Bridge The Gap in collaboration with OneFargo come together at Fargo City Hall to help teach people about the different heritages and cultures in the community. “We want people to be able to come here, look around and see themselves and feel comfortable here,” Wess Philome with OneFargo said. The flags that are here are a…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) Golden Drive Homeless kids organization is helping provide fresh underwear and hygiene kits to people experiencing homelessness. In just two days of selling hot dogs and brats the Golden Drive is thanking people in the community for showing up to support the cause last weekend. With all that was collected local shelters throughout the metro will…
MINNESOTA & NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR)– On World Blood Donor Day, Vitalant is asking for all eligible donors to donate blood as the non-profit is facing a shortage. The organization says there’s less than a four-day supply of most blood types to meet a patient’s needs. Type O blood is below a two-day supply. This type is used in trauma situations….
2020 was a year unlike any other for the Great Plains Food Bank. Virtually overnight, it seemed, they saw a 40% increase in need for help, brought on by layoffs and other pressures the pandemic brought to bear. That’s finally started to ease up, according the Food Bank’s Jared Slinde. Now, though, inflation is causing food prices to rise, across…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Many locals got the chance to enjoy this beautiful day at the Drekker Brewing Company. “We didn’t do any of these events last year, so it’s been a year and a half since I think it’s the holiday market in 2019 that we did this Drekker’s craft market here,” Unglued Owner and Founder, Ashley Morken said. …
