FARGO — It’s a game that first gained popularity in China in the 1800s, and now, it’s coming to the metro. It’s a test of strategy skills, memory, and luck against the other players in a traditional game of mahjongg. You’re invited to learn how to play in a new class called “Mahj Curious. ” The instructor, Christine Welsand of…
Fargo, N.D. (KVRR) – It may be the season of giving, but for Golden Drive for Homeless Kids, the season of giving is year round. They’ll be celebrating this year’s efforts to support homeless kids in our community with their annual “Fill the Fire Boot” event at the West Fargo Rural Fire Department on Friday. Along with a chance to…
Moorhead, Minn. (KVRR) – A delegation from Moorhead is returning home with new friends and new perspectives after a trip to Zakho, Kurdistan. Over the course of their trip, the group visited with the people of Kurdistan, including one shop owner who opened up late to allow the group to get traditional Kurdish clothing ahead of their meeting with the…
Fargo, N.D. (KVRR) – With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the holiday season is upon us, and it’s a great chance to check out some of the unique cultural celebrations in our community. The Sons of Norway is hosting their 20th Annual Norwegian Christmas Dinner, highlighting classic Scandinavian fare from lefse, to krumkake, to brunost, and of course grogg. With…
FARGO — From buying presents, to creating the perfect meals, to decorating the house and buying plane tickets, being saddled with so many extra responsibilities over the holidays can pile on the stress. But skipping out on your daily workout in order to save precious time for other tasks is probably going to backfire on you, according to health and…
Fargo, N.D. (KVRR) – The holiday season can be stressful, especially for those already struggling to meet their basic needs. Mohamed Osman with Essentia Community Health helps to connect people to the resources they need, from food and housing, to healthcare, to winter gear. He says that the people that he works with are often surprised by the help that…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A woman is donating her kidney to a stranger to help her husband move up the organ donation list. Randy Holler was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, which affected his kidneys and lungs, necessitating both a double lung transplant, and a kidney transplant. That’s why his wife Kristi is donating her kidney, and in exchange is receiving…
FARGO — It’s one of the most unusual nonprofits in the region, and its mission this coming month is to spotlight the tough intersection between the prison system, substance abuse, and suicide. The F5 Foundation’s mission is to help former felons transition from the correctional system out into mainstream society, through jobs, housing, social support, and other initiatives. Lately, though,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Halloween is usually all about the screams, but this year a new event is bringing the laughs to one of the region’s most historic theaters. Haha-lloween is a new event, and they’re bringing part one of their Halloween celebrations to the Lisbon Historic Scenic Theatre this Saturday at 7 p.m. They say it’s exciting to bring…
Fargo, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s a chance to celebrate one of the region’s most unique farms. Ten Seven Acres in Galchutt, North Dakota has free open farm days all weekend long as part of National Alpaca Farm days. Owners Dirk and Jessie Monson have been offering people a chance to visit the farm and walk with the alpacas for several…
