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LIVE: International Women’s Day

Make a connection with a local leader and find out how to make a change here at home and in the world at large.

FARGO — Women are leading the way on the world stage, and it’s time to connect with some of them here at home later this month. Not only that, but when you do, you can find out how to make positive change in the world, right by their side. March 8th is International Women’s Day. You’re invited to attend a…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Magpie

A little dog who just might steal your heart.

Magpie’s namesake birds are famous for stealing shiny things, but the only thing this shiny-coated little cutie is likely to steal is your heart. She came in to the 4 Luv of Dog shelter as a stray and expecting a litter of puppies, and although she’s still very young at less than 2 years old, did an exemplary job raising…

LIVE: Polar Fest Plunge in Detroit Lakes

Chill out with some friends for a great cause.

  Had enough of the cold? Believe it not, some people haven’t — and they want you to join them outside. It’s the 27th year in a row lakes are folks are stripping down and plunging in to Big Detroit Lake in the city of Detroit Lakes this weekend for Polar Fest Plunge. Organizers say they have 153 signed up…

Turn it! Build it! STEAM camps at Fargo Air Museum give students hands-on experiences

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Monthly STEAM camps are back at the Fargo Air Museum for those interested in science. In the Junior version for ages eight to ten, students learned how to make a Rube Goldberg machine using Legos as a way to learn about engineering. Meanwhile, the Senior class, aged eleven to eighteen, learned more about electrical currents and…

Girl Scouts sell cookies to take a trip to Chicago

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Girl Scouts get entrepreneurial at the 13th Avenue Culver’s. They’re selling cookies to take a train trip to Chicago. GoGo Rental donated an ice house so they could keep warm. Hannah, Nora, Ava and Hillary hope to have a fun weekend on the trip and see the aquarium. The girls are learning many things trying to…

150 people come to Moorhead veteran’s funeral, family not able to come

A late Moorhead veteran is a honored by the F-M community with a Presidential Memorial Certificate.

HARWOOD, N.D. (KVRR) — A late Moorhead veteran is a honored by the F-M community with a Presidential Memorial Certificate. He had no known family in the area, but officials say he has a brother who lives in Arizona but could not make it out to the ceremony. Officials say they are grateful but not shocked to see around 150…

LIVE: Valentine’s Dinner Ideas from Fargo-Moorhead Eats

Because a well-fed Valentine is a happy Valentine.

By now, we hope you have your dinner plans set for Valentine’s Day. If not, there are some pretty popular options emerging for this evening in the metro. Local foodies from the Facebook group “Fargo-Moorhead Eats” recommend the “Unicorn Park” offerings at Drekker Brewing. They specialize in noodles and bao and other Asian-influenced dishes. F-M Eats founder Rick Gion suggests…

LIVE: Local Ad Pros Weigh in On Super Bowl Ads

It's some of the best TV you'll see all year.

Local ad makers are weighing in on this year’s crop of Super Bowl ads, and they’re finding a lot to like. Of course, the Scheels ad featuring North Dakota native Josh Duhamel, who’s currently co-starring in “Shotgun Wedding” with Jennifer Lopez, is finding a welcome audience in local viewers. Flint Group’s John Pederson also gives top scores to the Pepsi…

Gate City Bank announces winner of $100,000 prize

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Gate City Bank has announced its slate of charity winners at Dakota Medical Foundation as part of Giving Hearts Day. The bank gave away over $125,00 to six winners in conjunction with its 100th anniversary. Creative Care for Reaching Independence won the grand prize of $100,000. The winners of $5,000 each were Moment of Freedom, Love…

Fundraising frenzy during Giving Hearts Day

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — More than 37,000 donors have already given nearly $23 million for Giving Hearts Day as of 7:30 Thursday night. It is a 24 hour long event with around 550 charities involved. Since 2008, More than $138 million has been raised for local charities. It’s easy to donate online. Just go to giving hearts day dot org,…