MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Concordia College had a record-breaking year during its Giving Day. The goal was to raise $500,000. But through about 1,400 donors, more than $550,000 was raised in total gifts on Thursday. One hundred percent of that money goes to student scholarships. Nearly every Concordia student receives financial aid through scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. The director…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The F-M community and North Dakotans beyond flock to Scheels Arena for the annual Pride of Dakota Holiday Showcase. You can find anything from arts and crafts to food and mini games. It’s a celebration of everything locally created in North Dakota as thousands swung by seeking the perfect Christmas gift and other cool items. Vendors…
JL Beers in Moorhead/FacebookMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Labor shortages take out another business in Moorhead. In a social media post, JL Beers announced it will be closing its Moorhead location along Highway 10 after 11 years. The final day in operation will be this Sunday from 4 pm to 10 pm. The same location was closed temporarily last year due…
It’s getting colder. We’re all going to be spending a lot more time indoors, looking at the walls. So why not get some new art to make things look a little more exciting? The Plains Art Museum is hosting its seventh annual Indigenous Art Fair this weekend. It’s been on the back burner the past couple of years because of…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — City officials are deciding how to add more green spaces, bike lanes and better parking in downtown Fargo. “I think our challenge now is to meet the demands of how many people we have downtown and how we integrate that with the residents. I think, the next part of the focus will be, ‘Let’s look at…
UNITED STATES (KVRR) — It might cost you a little more to serve turkey this Thanksgiving. Nearly seven million birds have been infected with avian flu in the past year leading to lower production and increased costs. The average price for a pound was just under $4.50 in March now sits at $6.70. The costs spiked when the avian flu…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Suite Shots is in the process of having the nets that came down during last week’s snow and ice storm, snapped back into place. “We had to pivot. We had some indoor activities. We have our indoor sims, our indoor learning academy,” Suite Shots CEO/President Mark Johnson said. It’s been a few days of changing the…
The southern valley is looking to add a little extra sparkle with a brand-new, multi-million dollar, five hundred-plus seat performing arts venue. And they say they’re eighty percent of the way to their fundraising goal. There’s a public fundraiser set for next month, called the “Diamond on the Prairie Performing Arts and Events Center” celebration. Committee members say they need…
HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) — A North Dakota tech company is bringing fiber optic networks to Horace, North Dakota to help the community expand its internet connection. DRN ReadiTtech specializes in IT support, cybersecurity and internet service. The company celebrates its $12 million new office space with a ribbon cutting celebration. It’s their third new location with offices opening in Casselton…
MOORHEAD — The name Al Gersbach is instantaneously familiar to generation after generation of Concordia college alums. Going back decades, you can find his name on program after program at the Comstock Theatre. He’s been billed as a spiritual adviser for “Godspell,” a hematologist on a slasher play, even once doing a turn as a feather boa. So who is…
