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Fargo-Moorhead celebrates 4th of July in the Metro

FARGO-MOORHEAD (KVRR) — The Fargo-Moorhead area is celebrated the 4th of July through different events throughout the day. Over in West Fargo, Bonanzaville held their annual celebrations by welcoming guests to their historical site  and had numerous visitors travelling through their grounds, checking out the old buildings, and catching some rides around the area. “We spend our entire year working…

Ashley Judd speaks at YWCA’s “Empowered! Women Who Rise Above” event

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. The YWCA is working to change that locally and nationally. “You have to personalize these things, right? It’s not abstract, it’s my body, it’s very intense.” says Actress and Author, Ashley Judd. The YWCA of Cass Clay presents Empowered! Women Who Rise Above. This special…

10th Annual Mutt March raises money for SNIP

  MOORHEAD, Minn.  (KVRR) –  4LuvofDog hosts the 10th annual Mutt March at Gooseberry Park in Moorhead. This fun parade of dogs is a local event highlighting a great organization and the dogs they support. The Mutt March was filled with fun activities including a dog costume contest, games, art, and live music. This year they hosted a Microchip Clinic and…

Jeremiah Program celebrates local single moms and their accomplishments

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – No mother should have to make the choice between investing in herself or supporting her children. That’s what the Jeremiah Program believes. The national organization has a mission to disrupt the cycle of poverty for single mothers and their children, two generations at a time. They achieve this by offering support for college education, quality early…

New partnership to combat youth mental health crisis

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota’s Caring Foundation is partnering with Boys & Girls Club of the Red River Valley. The new partnership is set to combat the youth mental health crisis through trauma-informed approaches to behavioral health care. Ten-million dollars will be invested in these programs by 2026. To confront the ongoing youth mental health…

46th Annual Scandinavian Festival kicks off with first full day of events

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – It’s a day some people in our area look forward to each year… A day to celebrate their Nordic Heritage.   The Scandinavian Festival is a fun filled time of Nordic food, music, and culture.  “Scandinavian Festival is a two-day event. We are celebrating our Nordic heritage with clubs that belong to the Nordic Culture Club…

Local fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Association

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –Some local families got together and hosted a fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association right here in our community. There are many drugs for Alzheimer’s Disease approved by the FDA, but Medicare won’t cover them at the time. This forces people to pay around $2,600 a year out of pocket on medications. One local family believes we…

Teen recording artist Annabelle helps raise awareness for Gigi’s Playhouse

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It was a fun night at Gigi’s Playhouse filled with music and entertainment. Gigi’s Playhouse is proud to be North Dakota’s first Down Syndrome Achievement Center which happens to be located right here in Fargo.  They have impacted over 200 families in our community by offering free educational and therapeutic programs to individuals with Down…

Hundreds enjoy Fargo Police’s community picnic at Broadway Square

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police hosted its annual community picnic at Broadway Square earlier this evening. Law enforcement officers and some city officials gave the community a glimpse into their day-to-day life. Hundreds enjoyed free treats courtesy of Old Dutch Foods and Cass-Clay Creamery. Some kids played in bouncy houses while others tried on uniforms and had their parents…