FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — AAA is bringing back “Tow to Go.” It’s a way to keep impaired drivers off the roads for year-end holidays. It provides transportation for the would-be impaired driver and their vehicle. The program will be operational from 6 p.m. Friday, December 22 to 6 a.m. Tuesday, January 2 in North Dakota. Drivers call the Tow to…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Great Plains Food Bank is getting an early Christmas present. And it’s delivered by, who else? Amazon. It’s part of an ongoing partnership between the shipping giant and the local food bank. Great Plains Food Bank serves a huge part of the region including North Dakota and Clay County on the Minnesota side. The $10,000 check…
FARGO — It’s been called the Pulitzer prize of education innovation. And a Dakota-based firm is getting attention for making the shortlist of semifinalists for the million-dollar Yass Prize. Be More Colorful is a virtual reality company that works to bring students into workplaces across the state without ever leaving the classroom. Among their products is a workplace immersion experience that…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — For those wanting hand made items for gifts for the holidays, you’re in luck. The Makers Market was hosted at Fargo Brewing Company. This market was free to attend for all ages and complete with 20+ local artisans with all handmade items, food, and drinks available. This market is hosted monthly and the vendors are grateful…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — For those who want holiday themed gifts, there’s still opportunities to get some. The Rourke Art Gallery and Museum in Moorhead hosted its annual Holiday Market. This market featured everything from prints and paintings to dishes and scarves Organizers say they like the opportunity to show off stuff from local artists. Cady Rutter, Rourke Art Gallery…
BLOOMINGTON — What with the crowds, the chaos and the costs, the mall may be your least favorite place to visit during the holidays. But the Mall of America is making it a fun and family-friendly experience with live entertainment and all kinds of fun new stores and attractions. There’s the holiday music festival, the walk-through factory with Santa and…
WEST FARGO — Do you have the drive to do what it takes to help homeless kids here in the metro? If you don’t, we know someone who’s got drive to share. The local nonprofit Golden Drive for Homeless Kids is wrapping up their most recent donation drive. Sue Baron is its tireless founder. They’ll distribute the goods on Friday…
CROOKSTON, Minn. (KVRR) — OK Tire is expanding into Crookston, Minnesota. The employee-owned business is acquiring Todd’s Tire, a tire retailer and mechanical service. It has served Crookston with automotive services for many years. OK Tire says it will keep the same team that has built Todd’s Tire. OK Tire was started in Fargo back in 1960 and has most…
FARGO — A youth homeless activist is sharing his story of life on the street to help other kids struggling in the metro this morning. Josh Bell works for Youthworks now, helping kids who are in the position he was once in. Bell says he was kicked out of the house when he was just 17. He says the experience…
MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) — Ford Pro and Xcel Energy are launching the 30×30 initiative. The commercial division within Ford Motor Company is teaming up with the electric provider to deploy 30,000 electric charging ports by 2030. They will be placed in areas served by Xcel Energy with service starting next year in Colorado and Wisconsin. They will then expand over the…
