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Over a thousand people participate in the annual ‘Burn the Bird’ 5k/10k walk and run

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — 1,200 people gobbled it up with this year’s 13th annual ‘Burn the Bird’ 5k and 10k event. The YMCA of the Northern Sky and SoleMOTION Race Management teamed up once again to offer the annual event on the morning of Thanksgiving. The race is part of hundreds of races taking place across the country. Proceeds from…

Food uncertainty drives more people to seek help on Thanksgiving

Julia Sadee carries groceries she received at a free food pantry at The Arbors at McCormick Park housing complex in Fargo, North Dakota, on Nov. 18, 2025. Community meals and food pantries are seeing higher demand this year, even as federal food assistance payments resumed. (Photo by Dan Koeck/For the North Dakota Monitor)FARGO, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Days before…

NDSU Hosts Third Annual “Friendsgiving”

The university says they started the tradition after noting that many students and faculty were unable to return home for the holidays.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota State University hosted its own culinary event on November 26 to provide hearty meals. They refer to theirs as a “Friendsgiving”, and it’s been held at the NDSU Memorial Union for the past three years. University staff says over 350 people pre-registered for a spot. They say it’s a really important community-building event, especially…

Salvation Army Serves Up Annual Thanksgiving Meal

Staff says they expect to serve over 250 people today.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Salvation Army served up their annual Thanksgiving meal today for those in need. The organization opened its doors at 11 A.M. to begin serving a traditional spread of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and other such items. Salvation Army staff says donations from the community and the work of its volunteers are a large part of…

Officials caution drivers during seasons first winter storm

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s snow season, and with the season starting at the busiest travel time of the year, officials want to make sure you are safe. “Slow down, expect low visibility, expect loss of traction, take your time, build in extra time so that you’re not speeding anywhere, and reduce some of the higher frequency crashes. If you’re…

Fargo looking into adding additional requirements, fees for event permitting

FARGO — City officials met Monday to discuss possible changes to permit applications for events in the city. City leaders considered requiring additional information from event organizers when they file with the city. Organizers would be required to include attendance estimates, fencing plans, whether food or alcohol will be present, and emergency plans for hazards – including making site plans…

Avoiding a Holiday Financial Headache

FARGO — We’ve almost hit Thanksgiving and the biggest holiday shopping event of the year — Black Friday. And financial experts say if you want to save yourself a holiday financial headache, it’s time to start setting your holiday budget. Whether you do your shopping online or hit the stores in person, Northwestern Mutual’s Korina Holte says you need to…

Community Gathers to Mourn Loss of Officer Bradley Schenck

His funeral, held at Hope Lutheran's South Campus in Fargo, attracted hundreds who will miss his contributions to the community.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – There was hardly a dry eye inside Hope Lutheran on November 23, as hundreds gathered to say goodbye to a brave man. “He carried himself with courage and grace,” said Bradly Schenck’s eldest son, Colby, in his eulogy. Officer Schenck – who spent 16 years with the Moorhead Police Department – was diagnosed with brain cancer…