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West Fargo Winter Classic hosted at The Lights in West Fargo

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- The Essentia Health West Fargo Winter Classic is underway. Taking place at The Lights Ice Rink in the Essentia Health Plaza and West Fargo Sports Arena, high school hockey players are given a chance to play rival teams outside under the lights, as well as indoors, and everyone involved loves this opportunity.  Mike Amundson, Executive Director of…

Warm weather increases in-person sales for local businesses

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The holidays are right around the corner, and with that comes last minute holiday shopping for family, friends, and loved ones. Local businesses say the number of shoppers is up compared to previous years.  Richard Early, Owner of Paradox Comic-N-Cards, said “Thanks to the weather especially, we got hit by a blizzard at this exact time…

Sanford staff sings Christmas Carols for patients

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s national Christmas Caroling Day and Sanford is embracing the day. At the location on Broadway, the Sanford staff sang Christmas carols throughout the halls. The staff was complete with a guitarist and bells for everyone, and patients were able to request specific songs. This tradition has been going on for years and the members love this…

Santa reads to children at West Acres Mall

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — At West Acres Mall, Santa made an appearance to read to the kids. Just before Christmas, Santa read his two favorite stories in the Aquarium court, “The Night Before Christmas” and “How to Catch an Elf.” After the reading, there were cookies available for the children with icing and sprinkles for decorating them. Santa also walked around…

The Salvation Army will host Annual Christmas Meal

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — We’re two days away from The Fargo-Moorhead Salvation Army holding its annual Christmas meal. It’s set for Friday, December 22 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm located at 304 Roberts Street, downtown Fargo. This event aims to provide a traditional meal, including ham and sweet potatoes, to people and families stretched-thin during the holiday season. Categories:…

New Native-Language Signage Coming to Region

Call it a sign of the times -- and an effort to bring awareness of native populations to Minnesota and other parts of the country.

This photo taken on Dec. 14, 2023 provided by Sarah Burks shows a paper mockup of the street signs that will go up next year in some parts of Cambridge, Mass. and include the language of the Massachusett Tribe. (Sarah Burks via AP) By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — A few years back, Sage Brook Carbone was…

The Salvation Army hosts annual Christmas Toy Distribution

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Salvation Army of Fargo-Moorhead is making sure families with children don’t have to “go without” during the holidays. The nonprofit is holding its annual Christmas Toy Distribution Monday and Tuesday at Hope Lutheran Church in south Fargo. Over the past few years, the event has provided toys and gifts for more than 450 area families….

Amazon gives major donation to Great Plains Food Bank

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Great Plains Food Bank is getting an early Christmas present. And it’s delivered by, who else? Amazon. It’s part of an ongoing partnership between the shipping giant and the local food bank. Great Plains Food Bank serves a huge part of the region including North Dakota and Clay County on the Minnesota side. The $10,000 check…