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West Fargo teen partners with local businesses to help feed the community

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – When she was 4-years-old, Gowri Pillai saw a woman sitting on a bucket. She asked her parents if they could give her food and the fund began. Bobcat, CrossFit Fargo and Move Chiropractic are just a few of the local companies who have donated to the Drive. Last year, the food drive raised $5,541 in…

Memory Cafe makes 90 blankets in 90 minutes for blanket drive

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- The people with Memory Cafe are doing their part to help people before the cold weather hits. The nonprofit has been making blankets that will be donated to five charities: Down Home, Jeremiah Project, Ronald McDonald House, Women’s Care Center, and Churches United. The group attempted to make 90 blankets in 90 minutes or one blanket every…

LIVE: Helping Homeless Youth

Outreach worker Josh Bell speaks from experience.

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…

Minnesota Department of Transportation Invites Public to Name this Years Eight Snowplows

MINNESOTA. (KVRR) – Back by popular demand, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is inviting the public to help name another round of eight snowplows. The eight plows will be named by each of Minnesota’s eight district’s. Each person is limited to one submission and the DOt asks to please remember to keep the submissions clean. Past winners include names like…

Faith United Methodist Church hosts a live nativity

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Faith United Methodist Church is also getting into the holiday spirit. The church hosting its outdoor live nativity complete with snacks, music and animals. The live nativity is a performance with actors and animals that tells an important story from the Bible about the birth of Christ. Pastor Ray Baker said, “We love putting on this…

“Rejoice & Sing”: Concordia College hosts its annual Christmas Concerts

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — It was the final performance for Concordia College’s annual Christmas Concerts. This year’s theme is “Rejoice and Sing.” Concordia has been putting together the seasonal concert for 97 years. There was a packed crowd for the show that came complete with a band, three choir groups, and props that were used throughout the show. For those…