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United Way Cass Clay hosts Community Kickoff

FARGO N.D. (KVRR) – United Way of Cass and Clay hosted its annual Community kickoff fundraiser event. The event held at Brewhalla is helping bring awareness to all who experience hunger. United way says over 16 thousand people locally experience severe hunger with 37 perecent of those being kids. More than 1,000 people experience homelessness, 20 percent being kids. United…

Doosan Bobcat helps strengthen Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch’s retention pond

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Doosan Bobcat employees help out the Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch by bolstering its retention pond. It’s part of Doosan Bobcat’s company-wide volunteer effort as thousands across the globe are giving back to the towns they live in. Officials say they look to their communities to see what they need, empowering them to accomplish more. “What…

LIVE: Remembering the Sacrifice With 9/11 Stair Climb

The annual tradition for firefighters throughout the metro on the anniversary of the terror attacks.

WEST FARGO — Today marks 22 years since the tragedies of 9/11 took place. The terror attacks on the U.S. that used passenger airlines to strike the World Trade Center and the Pentagon claimed the lives of over 3,000 people. That included more than 400 police officers and fire fighters. Each year firefighters all over the U.S., including here in…

Community walkers, runners embrace National Recovery Month with 5k

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Runners Against Destructive Decisions and community walkers are letting it all out on the south Fargo streets for a 5k. “This is the fun stuff, right? You get to see lots of different people celebrating recovery. Running was an important part of my early recovery journey. It’s near and dear to my heart. We really want…

NDSU fraternity walks 60 miles, spreading awareness for men’s health

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Movember is full of mustaches, moments and miles. An NDSU fraternity finishes its trek for the fellas from Grand Forks to Fargo to bring awareness to the struggles men face. The Movember walk hosted by Sigma Alpha Epsilon is a national movement focused on preventing suicide among men and raising money for research on prostate and…

Lashkowitz High Rise demolition set for September 16

The implosion and demolition of the Lashkowitz in downtown Fargo is set for next Saturday and is sparking some buzz.

FARGO N.D. (KVRR) — The Lashkowitz High Rise has been a part of the city’s skyline for over 50 years and with the iconic building has got the community talking. Chris Brungardt the Fargo Deputy Head of Housing said, “Well it’s developing a lot of excitement and buzz in the entire community getting a lot of phone calls and radio…

YWCA’s 40th Annual Chocolate Fantasy Fundraiser is back

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — New time, same sweet event. The 40th annual Chocolate Fantasy presented by YWCA kicked off its fundraiser today. Over the lunch hour, the community was invited to the Delta by Marriott for lunch and other fun events. From tortes and cheesecake to brownies and fudge the samples at this event are endless. Not only does this…

Jeremiah Program hosts open house for new mothers

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Jeremiah Program is a national organization with locations across the country with a mission to change the cycle of poverty for single mothers and their children, two generations at a time. The Jeremiah Program assists single mothers by giving them resources such as career track education, early childhood education, a supportive community, safe and affordable housing,…