FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Salvation Army steps up to give out Thanksgiving food boxes for those in need around the metro. Nearly 700 boxes were given out to people in need around the community. “Well it really is a beautiful experience that we have and we know that thanks goes to the community and provides the funding to provide…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With the first feast of the holiday season this week, Sanford Health gives us tips and tricks for a fun and nutritious Thanksgiving. Planning your meals ahead of time is important when considering healthier alternatives. Some options are substituting your typical ingredients in your favorite recipes for low sodium, low fat options. Adding vegetables to receipts…
MOORHEAD, M.N. (KVRR)- It was perfect weather for an outdoor rec celebration at Viking Ship Park in Moorhead. Hosted by Midwest Outdoors, this event included a camp setup competition, a 5k, food and games. Local outdoor groups were also there to answer questions from the public about the outdoors. This event was held to celebrate the outdoor recreational activities scene…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- Christkindlmarkt is back and better than ever. It has an outdoor winter wonderland with twinkling trees and smores by the fire, to an indoor market full packed with local artisan crafts and small businesses, and even live performances from local choir groups to bigger bands. Lesleyanne Buegel, Folkways programs manager, described the event as “Yeah Christkindlmarkt is…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The campaign helps to fundraise for thousands of people in need within the Fargo Moorhead community. “The Fargo-Moorhead community has been extremely supportive of the salvation army. They’ve seen our work in the community, they have a lot of respect for us and we for them and they’ve been very good at supporting our ministries over…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The city of Fargo is looking for public input regarding additional proposed improvements to Main Avenue. The project consists of reconstructing Main Avenue from 25th Street to University Drive. Replacing curb ramps, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, watermain, lighting, and traffic signals. Sidewalk widening will also be completed on the south side of Main Avenue between 23rd…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -There is an increase in demand for homeless shelters and services in the metro. The Fargo Moorhead area saw close to a 70% increase in people who identified as homeless in 2023 compared to 2022 statistics. “In terms of demand for shelter the two fastest growing segments that we see are seniors that are over the age…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With interest rates dropping suddenly this month, people are closer to owning a home then they think. After some steep increases to interest rates throughout most of 2023 we are finally starting to see interest rates begin to come down. Gate City Banks Executive Vice president of retail banking and lending Kimberly Settel says, “Correlated now…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – People in Grand Forks did not show up in droves to vote on a .75% sales tax extension during a special city election. Officials say they had around 3,000 people show up at Alerus Center to vote by 6 p.m. The polls closed at 7 and the effort easily passed after around 3,500 votes were…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As we head into the cold, winter months, the importance of helping those facing homelessness becomes more and more crucial. That’s why over 500 women along with the United Way held a silent auction. According to United Way, around 1,000 people in the local community experience homelessness, with 200 of them being children. With the first…
