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Comet the Mini Horse Stops by Dr. James Carlson Library

Comet happily received treats and pets from attendees, while some even read to him for a little while.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The James Carlson branch of the Fargo Public Library secured an appearance from a smaller celebrity this weekend. Comet the mini horse entertained families for about an hour on Saturday morning. He was part of a day full of activities, where kids could read to Comet, pet him, feed him treats, and also create horse-themed crafts….

Sanford Health holds annual Halloween events for their youngest patients

Pediatricians Erica Sauer, CJ Mischel, Sadie Schmidt, and others visits patients in costume to hand out treat for Halloween. 10/31/25.FARGO — Sanford health got into the Halloween spirit today for the kids in their care. This morning, nurses dressed up babies in the NICU for their first Halloween. Several wore work outfits like a UPS driver or postal carrier, while…

Roadkill Rescue with Concordia College

MOORHEAD — It might be one of the most morbid sights on our region’s roadways. But now, you can give a happy ending, of sorts, to the region’s roadkill — by bringing it home with you and your family. Concordia College is joining forces with the University of Minnesota’s Bell Museum to help build its “Salvage Wildlife” project. With the…

Churches United Hosts Annual Gourmet Soup Kitchen

The fundraiser is one of the organization's most critical events, especially leading into the cold winter months.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The soup was flowing tonight at the Dakota Medical Foundation, with community chefs contributing unique recipes for a great cause. It was the annual Gourmet Soup Kitchen event put on by Churches United. The Moorhead-based nonprofit is in a much better financial state than they were in 2024, but they still can use all the help…

Hunger and Health Summit focuses conversations on mental health and hunger

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Unless a federal judge intervenes, federal funding for the SNAP program and health insurance subsidies could run empty on Saturday. The Cass-Clay Hunger Coalition discussed those issues during this year’s Hunger and Health Summit. “We’re all feeling the effects of what’s happening in our environment right now. And we really wanted this to be a place…

The End of an Era, and the End of an Elephant Ghost for Horace Mann Elementary

FARGO — More than a hundred years after neighbors first petitioned the city to build a school for elementary schoolkids on the city’s north side, it’s surprising how much of the Horace Mann neighborhood still revolves around children. Missy Tedford’s been manning the front desk here for 21 years, making kids feel at home and answering questions, often about the…

Pet Connection: Meet Titan

Bottineau, N.D. — It takes a strong person to come through the kind of past Titan the black lab/coonhound mix has survived. And his story is a testament to the hard work of the region’s law enforcement and a special kind of bravery from his original owner. Cindy Holtan, who’s a board member of Kritter Krazy Reptile and Exotic Rescue,…