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Pangea Cultural Festival Celebrates 30 Years

The event began in 1994, but has seen major growth in the past decade.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – “The musical traditions from all around the world – they’re going to get your toes tapping,” said Markus Krueger of the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County. Krueger could be seen at the 30th iteration of Pangea: Cultivate Our Cultures representing his Scottish heritage with his family’s tartan. He said Pangea always blows him away…

Winter Clothing Drive Raises Awareness of Lack of Warming Stations

Event organizers say they've not received any indication from either city government where they plan to hold warming stations this winter.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – With the cold weather drawing nearer, it’s becoming increasingly more important for folks in need to have proper winter gear – especially with a lot of uncertainty regarding warming stations. The Fargo-Moorhead Mutual Aid & Direct Action Network held a Winter Clothing Drive at the Moorhead Public Library on Saturday. Organizers collected hundreds of socks, mittens,…

Holiday with Heart Retail Event Brings Seasonal Cheer to Girl Scouts

There were craft-making activities in addition to the sales at the Dakota Horizons retail location.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Local Girl Scouts are gearing up for the holiday season – and a big cookie-related announcement. This Saturday, the Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons retail location held their Holiday with Heart event. Anything you could fit in a stocking was 20% off, and shoppers who spent more than $75 received a free surprise. There was also a…

4 Luv of Dog Showcases “Oneder” Dogs for Adoption

These dogs prefer to be the only animal in a home, which can make them more difficult to place.

This is Valais!FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – 4 Luv of Dog rescue held another of their Meet the Pups events – but this one focused on a specific type of adoptable dog. The rescue calls them “Oneder” dogs – dogs that prefer to be the only pet within a home. They were on display Sunday, November 16 at the Fargo Air…

MSUM hosts first ever Indigenous Arts and Crafts Market

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota State Moorhead celebrates American Indian Heritage Month with a variety of events, bringing together the community in Indigenous culture. To celebrate the month, the first-ever Indigenous Arts and Crafts Market was held on Friday. The market showcased handmade beadwork, jewelry, artwork, and more. Many of the displayed artworks came from local artists, alumni, and Indigenous…

Salvation Army kicks off their annual Red Kettle Campaign

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Bells will be ringing across the Fargo-Moorhead area as the Salvation Army has kicked off the start of the annual Red Kettle Campaign. And this year’s goal is to raise $850,000. “It’s important to understand that bell ringers are an integral part of our fundraising campaign. Christmas is our largest event for fundraising. So, over $850,000,…

Confusion on social media stirs over sign posted near Mangos in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Confusion stirred on social media over a sign that appeared in front of the Mexican restaurant, Mangos. Some took to social media to ask whether Mangos was closing its doors. A sign was posted outside, feet away from their door, labeled “Available” with a listed realtor. Early this afternoon, two employees were seen taking down the…

MSUM hosts annual 24-hour online fundraiser to support scholarships and programs

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — For twenty-four hours straight, MSUM is asking its community to help fundraise for many scholarships, programs, and campus initiatives. “Giving Day is really a day for us to celebrate philanthropy at MSUM. We take some time both to lift up our donors, but also to remember why we’re doing what we’re doing, and that is all…

Minnesota House Representative announces run for Congress

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Current Minnesota state Rep. Heather Keeler announced her run for Congress on social media. Keeler is running for Congress in Minnesota’s 7th District to challenge republican Rep. Michelle Fischbach next November. Keeler has been representing Moorhead as the state representative for the past five years. On a post, she says, “After careful and prayerful consideration, I’m…

City Commission Considers Excluding Public Comment Portion from Broadcasts

Three city commissioners who spoke with KVRR News said they were not warned about Mahoney's decision in advance, and indicated they oppose the decision.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo City Commission appears willing to discuss a change-of-course to a policy announced by Mayor Tim Mahoney to discontinue livestreaming public comments during city commission meetings. Mahoney made the announcement that the city would stop including that portion in its live broadcasts of meetings. The public comment section would still exist, it just wouldn’t be…