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Churches United Fundraiser: Annual Soup Competition Helping the Homeless in the Metro

The Gourmet Soup Kitchen is one of the biggest fundraisers for Churches United

October 16, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Hundreds of business and political leaders throughout the metro are helping the homeless with competing soup recipes. About 40 soup recipes line the tables at the Holiday Inn in Fargo. “Everything from knoephla to one that is made with cheddar and apples,” said Lisa Richmond, Member Relations Director with Churches United It’s for one of the biggest…

“Me Too” Social Media Campaign: Talking About Sexual Assault in a Meaningful Way

After a tweet from TV star Alyssa Milano went viral, tens of thousands of people are highlighting and empowering victims of sexual assault

October 16, 2017

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FARGO, ND — A movement has started on social media following a number of reports of high-powered men sexually harassing women. Me Too. Two syllables. Two words that are speaking for thousands and maybe, even millions. “It’s amazing that it’s two words,” said Liv Oland, who is the president of the Women’s Activist Organization on the NDSU campus. “It’s simple…

Police: Parents of Abandoned Sioux Falls Baby Admit They Used Drugs Night of the Incident

Police have arrested the mother, 28-year-old Mary Jennessee, and charged her with abuse or cruelty to a minor under age seven.

October 16, 2017

TJ Nelson,

SIOUX FALLS, SD — There are new developments in the case of an abandoned baby left outside a Sioux Falls church for nearly 24 hours earlier this month. The parents admit being on drugs. Police have arrested the mother, 28-year-old Mary Jennessee, and charged her with abuse or cruelty to a minor under age seven. The father of the infant…

Don’t Wait to Shop for Halloween! What’s Hot This Year

Spirit Halloweens Talks About the Trends in Costumes This Year

October 16, 2017

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FARGO, ND — If you’re still not sure what to be for Halloween this year, have no fear. KVRR’s Jackie Kelly went to Spirit Halloween to get the inside scoop on what’s hot this year. The countdown to Halloween continues and whether you’re looking to be something scary, or sweet, now is the time to get your costume, or risk…

Give to the Needy, Play a Free Round of Golf

By donating a minimum of 3 nonperishable food items, golfers will receive free green fees at both courses

October 16, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Meadows and Village Green are hosting their 21st annual food drive. By donating a minimum of three nonperishable food items, golfers will receive free green fees at both courses. A $5 donation can be substituted for a single food item. Donors will receive a free 18–hole green fee and simply have to visit the golf website…

Fargo Invaders Raising Money for Wildfire Victims in California

Some of the players have family and friends who are displaced by the wildfire

October 16, 2017

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FARGO, ND — A local football club is starting a week-long fundraiser to help wildfire victims in California. From Monday until Friday, the Fargo Invaders are raising money to help bring shelter to people forced from their homes. Club leaders said some players have friends and family out there who had to evacuate when the flames got close to their…

Salvation Army Working to Keep Kids Warm this Winter

Organizers say they are planning to serve about 500 families by the end of the winter gear distribution

October 16, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn.– With winter just around the corner, the Salvation Army is distributing winter gear to keep everyone warm. The annual Coats for Kids and Families distribution is happening through Thursday at the Salvation Army Activity Center in Moorhead. Qualifying families can also register for a free Thanksgiving food box. Organizers say they are planning to serve about 500 families…

F-M Community, SpartanNash Give Donation Boost to the Great Plains Food Bank

That is enough money to supply more than twenty four thousand meals to help feed the hungry

October 16, 2017

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REGIONAL — Donations at the checkouts at all four Family Fare Supermarkets in the metro really added up. People helped raise $8,200 for the Great Plains Food Bank between August 30 and September 14. That is enough money to supply more than 24,000 meals to help feed the hungry. Anyone who visited a participating SpartanNash owned retail store or fuel…

Need a Break at the Pump? West Fargo Church Has a Solution

The church will discount 25 cents per gallon up to 20 gallons per car

October 16, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, ND — A West Fargo church wants to give people a break at the pump. Living Hope Baptist Church is sponsoring its 6th gas buy-down event on Saturday. It’ll happen from 10 a.m. until noon at Petro Serve USA at 239 West Main Avenue in West Fargo. The church will discount 25 cents per gallon up to…

Hundreds of Drought-Stricken Ag Producers Still Struggling

The aid is used to help pay the cost of hauling in hay to maintain their livestock through the winter season

October 16, 2017

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NORTH DAKOTA — Hundreds of North Dakota farmers and ranchers are expected to apply for more aid in wake of the drought. The state Ag Department is expecting at least 700 applications by the November 3rd deadline. The aid is used to help pay the cost of hauling in hay to maintain their livestock through the winter season. With…