Community

The Nail Co. Celebrates Grand Opening

The establishment is the realization of a dream for the Pham family, who have extensive backgrounds in nail work.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – If you’re looking for a place to spruce up your look, there’s a new spot just opening in Fargo. The Nail Co. is located on 45th Street South and features a luxurious layout with a full range of services. The 3,700 square foot salon offers everything from a headspa to permanent jewelry; and, of course, every…

Fargo City Commissioner To Propose a Community Facilitator At Monday’s Commission Meeting

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — On Monday, Commissioner Denise Kolpack will discuss her idea for what’s called a Community Integration Facilitator. The purpose is to connect Fargo newcomers with programs and services across the city. “The position is really a connector. It’s outreach to organizations that already exist, but it’s developing relationships with all the different American communities and leaders. And…

MATBUS Presents 2nd Annual Season of Giving

The first iteration gathered over 500 pounds of food for the Emergency Food Pantry.

One of the vehicles you can ride for free on Saturdays in December if you bring a non-perishable food item.FARGO, N.D. – The holiday season is all about giving. So Fargo’s public transportation network is making sure they do their part. MATBUS announced they are bringing back their “Season of Giving” program for its second year. The system is simple…

Dear NICU Mama Volunteers Make 5,000 Holiday Cards for NICU Moms

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Volunteers gathered Thursday afternoon to deliver over 5,000 personalized holiday cards to NICU moms currently in Neonatal Intensive Care Units across the nation. Dear NICU Mama started their non-profit in 2019 with two moms who both experienced having babies end up in the NICU. Their shared experience brought the idea to put together a support outreach…

Jeremiah Program Invites Community Leaders To Learn Their Mission

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Since 2014, the Jeremiah Program has helped single mothers pursue their professional goals either in school or work while taking care of their children. In 2023, 155 moms and children participated in JP’s two-generation programming. “The mission is to disrupt the cycle of poverty two generations at a time. So we do this holistically by providing…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Karen Filippelli

FARGO — When Karen Filippelli the Chihuahua mix came into the 4 Luv of Dog rescue about a month ago, odds for her speedy adoption did not look promising. She was elderly, at 8 and a half years old, with what foster volunteer Aleyna Leibfried describes as an impressive case of “dragon breath” from a significant number of rotten teeth,…

Rare Snow Squall Hits Area Roads

The weather pattern is characterized by sudden, sharp winds that severely limit visibility.

FARGO, N.D. – Fresh snow wasn’t the issue for drivers on Fargo-Moorhead area roadways on December 4th. It was a consistent series of blustery wind patterns that kicked up the existing snow and put a huge damper on visibility. “It’s down to 100 feet or less at times when the wind is still blowing that fresh snow around,” said Corey…

Gov. Doug Burgum Presents 2025-2027 Budget With Focus On Stability For North Dakotans

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Gov. Doug Burgum presents his final executive budget proposal to the North Dakota legislature. The proposed budget for 2025-27 is at $19.6 billion, a slight decrease from the current two-year budget. He offered a rosy budget picture based largely on the success in extracting near-record levels of oil and gas. He wants to improve housing affordability,…