GRAND FORKS, N.D. — They are announcing the “One Fund” which will ensure families have food, rental assistance and provide support for other COVID-19 related issues. They are hoping to raise $100,000 for the fund. United Way has also expanded the “Wheels for Work” program to make sure people can still get car maintenance done as well. “Our goal is…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — 2019 Minnesota Miss Amazing Teen Junior Addie Loerzel took to Facebook to teach people about how to be a better friend. She read “A Rainbow Of Friends” on a live-stream while asking people in comments about how they liked the book. The teen is known for her annual Addie’s Cupcake Stand that goes to benefiting the Sunshine…
FARGO N.D. — People across the valley are sharing their solidarity across social media against the coronavirus. The Facebook group #a world of hearts has over 200 thousand followers and continues to grow. The creator of the page says she never thought it would get this big. “I just think it’s a really great way for people to stay connected,…
FARGO, N.D.- Experts say it’s important to take this time to bond with each other, find an activity that you can do with your family or significant other. They also say it’s important to make sure to let them know that you appreciate them by doing things around the house. “Do nice things for each other. This is the time of…
Minnesota’s Attorney General wants to hear from you this morning about price gouging on toilet paper and other goods sold at inflated prices during the coronavirus crisis. MN AG Keith Ellison tweeted out Tuesday out he’s getting reports of ninety-dollar toilet paper. He says his office responded to 150 complaints of price gouging last week and as many since then….
FARGO, N.D. — There is a confernce room inside Sanford hospital that has become much busier than usual. The incident command center has brought together a team of nurses, doctors and experts in safety, communication and hospital operations to deal with COVID-19. “We utilize the incident command center to help coordinate our people, our supplies, our operations, giving our staff…
FARGO, N.D. – United Way Is excited to show the lot of its new location near the Red River Zoo at 4351 23rd Avenue South in Fargo. The unveiling comes on the same day as the annual Live United Awards ceremony. The organization says the need for a new location comes from the rapidly expanding community. United Way leaders hope…
MOORHEAD, Minn.- Because of people quarantining and social distancing, Cora Kloeckner wasn’t able to have a birthday party surrounded by friends and family. Her parents knew of her love for Sandy’s Donuts and wanted to do something special for her. Cora woke up to a dozen donuts at her doorstep. She says she was surprised when she opened the door…
FARGO, N.D. — Social distancing did not stop United Way from recognizing those in the community who have done good over the past year. The organization held it’s annual Live United Awards virtually. The Event revealed the winners of seven awards, including the community engagement, social media maven and best new united way campaign award. The event also highlighted the…
FARGO, N.D. — The Great Plains Food Bank has had one mission for over 35 years: to end hunger in North Dakota and western Minnesota. But with COVID-19 causing work layoffs and school shutdowns, more people in our region are going hungry everyday. “In one small town, we normally serve 50 or 60 households, and last week, we had 105 show…
