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22nd annual MDA Fund Run kicks off

Bikers from across the metro coming together to restart an annual fundraiser in hopes of helping out children in need after it was canceled last year because of the pandemic.
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WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An annual fundraiser helping support the Muscular Dystrophy Association kicks off in West Fargo. The pandemic has overshadowed many illnesses that existed before COVID-19. “Today is the 22nd annual MDA Fund Run for the F-M area. We raise money for our local children that suffer from muscular dystrophy and ALS,” MDA Fund Run Event Organizer,…

Preston Flags
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

California teen comes to Fargo on trip to honor veterans in every state

A young man's quest to honor veterans made a stop in Fargo
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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A young man’s quest to honor veterans made a stop in Fargo. “Just make sure you honor veterans every day,” Preston Sharp said. Preston Sharp is traveling from coast to coast to place flags and flowers on veteran gravesites across America. “That kid is awesome and it an great honor to do this and help him,”…

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Business, Community, Coronavirus, Coronavirus-MN, Coronavirus-ND, Entertainment, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead, Morning - In The Studio, North Dakota News

LIVE: Unglued at the Summer Craft Fest

Beer, crafts, and live in-studio appearances are back again on the Morning Show!
Emily Welker,

It’s the first fully-vaccinated, CDC-guideline-approved, social-distancing-free live, in-studio event in more than a year for the Morning Show, and boy is it right up our alleys. One of our favorite returning guests, Unglued’s Ashley Morken, brought us crafts, beer, beer-related crafts, locally-produced candy, tequila, and more goodies to get us ready for this weekend’s Summer Craft Fest. It’s been on…

Pet Connection
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Pet Connection: Horse Rescue Fundraiser

Give horses a loving home.
Emily Welker,

We’re pleased to report that last week’s Pet Connection pet, Bailey the palomino, is enjoying her forever home this morning. But Happy Acres horse rescue in Lakota, N.D. still has nearly twenty other horses who also need to find homes. Rescue founder Lesa Kadlec-Haase says about five or so are trained and rideable. But whether they’re rideable or not, all…

Snake Rescue
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LIVE: Rescued Reptile Heads Home After Wild Minnesota Adventure

This may be their craziest rescue yet.
Emily Welker,

A lost Texan is on his way back to his home state this morning, thanks to the tireless work of some of the region’s most dedicated animal rescuers. It all started when a company right here in the Fargo metro area discovered him cuddled up in a comfy spot inside their masonry delivery — and promptly called for help from…
Community, Minnesota News, Moorhead

Power Restored For Some Moorhead Residents After Lighting Hits Substation

Power Restored After About 5 Hours For Residents
Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. – Power is back on Tuesday morning after being out for much of the night for part of Moorhead. Moorhead Public Service says in a Facebook post that lightning hit equipment at a substation and caused damage that was worse than expected. Power went out for residents around 10:30 Monday night. There’s no word on exactly how many…

Golf Tourney
Community, North Dakota News

Children’s Miracle Network Golf Tournament raises funds for children

100 percent of the proceeds raised at the tournament will go directly towards local children at Sanford Health.
Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –An annual golf tournament is helping raise funds for sick children at Sanford Health. Remax Legacy Realty and Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead are hosting the fifth annual Children’s Miracle Network Golf Tournament and are aiming to raise over $25,000. Since its inception, the tournament has helped raise over $126,000 to aid in research, purchasing medical equipment and…

Grad
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Fargodome Hosts Fargo High School Graduation Ceremonies

Ceremonies were held for Fargo South, North, and Davies.
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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargodome hosting Fargo Public School high school graduations. “South got us ready for the real world. No matter what challenge is thrown to us, South High alumni will always find a way to make it through,” Fargo South High School Graduate, Sibomana Enock said. Family members, friends, teachers, and loved ones coming out for the graduates….