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Alex’s Lemonade Stand raises funds for childhood cancer research

FARGO N.D. (KVRR) – Longfellow Elementary students and staff are raising money for children’s cancer research with a refreshing drink The school hosts Alex’s Lemonade Stand, in honor of a former student who started his own lemonade stand after being diagnosed with cancer. The stand is memorialized with names of former students and staff who have been diagnosed with cancer…

A Peek At Peak Color

You won't be-leaf how beautiful it is.

Pelican Rapids, MN — Our warm days and cooler, longer nights are setting up the region for a very special display of fall color this year. That’s what Minnesota Department of Natural Resources people are saying about the changing leaves. And at Maplewood State Park near Pelican Rapids, they’re getting ready for one of the region’s most beloved fall traditions…

After weeks of renovations, Chick-fil-A set to open Tuesday

FARGO N.D. (KVRR) – Chick-fil-A will finally be opening its doors again this week. The restaurant closed on August 28th for a major renovation project. “Chick-fil-A has invested quite a bit of money into the location to accommodate higher volume in the drive thru and also improve our team member experience by expanding our drive thru cockpit on the inside…

Metro Hornbacher’s Host Annual Gobble it Up for United Way

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hornbacher’s and United Way team up once again for “Gobble It Up for United Way” to help people struggling with homelessness. All eight Hornbacher’s locations in the metro served up a turkey sandwich lunch for people to gobble along with chips, ice cream and a drink for a suggested $7 donation. Funds from that will help…

LIVE: Sounds Like A New Season

The FM Symphony kicks off its return with a new season starting this weekend.

FARGO — Just in time for fall’s approach this weekend, it’s starting to sound like a lot of fun for classical music fans in the region. It’s the kickoff of the start of the new season for the Fargo-based FM Symphony, its 92nd. The classical performing arts company is welcoming guest violinist Rachel Barton Pine. Conductor Chris Zimmerman calls Pine…

Business owners raise $40,000 for July 14 ambush shooting victims

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Three businesses raise $40,000 to support those involved in the July 14 ambush in south Fargo. “This all came together, Kelly Visto of Big Erv’s and Keith with Midwest Tree Service and Skooter’s Plumbing were going to have a private party, actually. Then, this tragedy happened. So, we decided to turn it into a benefit to…