FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Children are, of course, likely going to write down their Christmas wishes in letter form and have that sent off to the North Pole. However, if they want some face time with Santa himself, there are few better places to do so than in Santa Village. Located in Rheault Farm, the immersive experience is free to…
FERGUS FALLS, MN – The 7 cocker spaniels, senior Pomeranian, and 3 poodles that were scooped up by the Humane Society of Otter Tail County on November 11th hardly even resembled dogs at the time. “You know, you do look at them and go, ‘Wow, there’s a dog under all that matting,’” said Jaclyn Keenan, the shelter manager. The dogs…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Around a time of such abundance – the Salvation Army is acutely aware of those who have too little. That’s why they always make the day before Thanksgiving a point of emphasis when it comes to feeding the less fortunate. “That’s really our goal,” said Major Abe Tamayo. “To meet the whole of the person, give…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Officials with Fargo Public Schools are looking for community feedback regarding a potential massive bond referendum. The cost of the proposed bond would be $350 million to pay for improvements outlined in a long-range facilities plan. That plan was developed over the course of the 2023-24 school year and was approved by the school board back…
Downtown Fargo is ready for Christmas. People packed into broadway square for the annual tree lighting ceremony in downtown Fargo on Tuesday night. Mayor Mahoney along with Mr. and Mrs. Clause helped get the tree lit. There were also horse drawn carriage rides, a hot cocoa station and fire pits for smores. “This is one of our favorite community events….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — For people experiencing homelessness, the brutal winters in Fargo can be deadly. Now the city has a new warming center to stay warm. It is located at 1230 25th Street South, in the space formerly occupied by the Fargo Police Department and on the far west side of the main Fargo Cass Public Health building, and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Local students collect nearly 120,000 pounds of food and around $30,000 in donations for the 18th annual Fill the Dome. That is enough to provide more than 99,600 meals for those in need. Fill the Dome has united more than 50 schools to collect food and funds to support food pantries and soup kitchens in the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — For 60 years, Steve Scheel has been part of a long line of generations who have worked in the family-owned business. Currently, with 34 stores across 16 states, Scheel has put his heart into his work and with his employees. “I’ve always thought of myself not as a president or as CEO or a board chair,…
ULEN, Minn. (KVRR) — West Central AG Services is scheduled to vote Tuesday on a proposal with C-H-S worth $225 million. The vote comes after over a year of deliberations with both companies discussing a possible merger. Arthur Companies of Arthur, North Dakota also made a bid for West Central and held informational meetings last week to argue its case….
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Since August of this year, Churches United has been on the brink of closure. Setting goals to make sure their shelter stayed open and employees’ pay was available. And the goal still remains to not only keep the mission alive but also be able to support those in need during this winter season. “I think we…
