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Local volunteers help people recover from Hurricane Ian in Florida

FLORIDA (KVRR) – Five volunteers from eastern North Dakota and northwest Minnesota are in Florida helping people recuperate after Hurricane Ian. “This is an absolutely catastrophic event. We at the Red Cross are kind of comparing it to Harvey or Katrina which is just unfathomable,” Eastern North Dakota and Northwestern Minnesota Chapter of the American Red Cross Kevin Mehrer said….

Fans Flock to ValleyCon 47 in Fargo

ValleyCon 47 moves to a bigger location in Fargo and the event is two weeks earlier than normal this year.

FARGO,N.D. (KVRR)-ValleyCon 47 moves to a bigger location in Fargo and the event is two weeks earlier than normal this year. Organizers say about 25 hundred people bought tickets. They say Valleycon is about celebrating pop culture, people coming together to bond over their favorite books, characters, games and movies. This years Valleycon features special guests like Bill Mosely and…

Sock Drive begins October 1 through November 4

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The start of October also means the beginning of Golden Drive’s Sock Drive which runs from now until November 4th. Golden Drive asks that you donate longer tubed socks instead of ankle socks for maximum warmth to help keep those struggling with homelessness warm. Sue Baron, the founder of Golden Drive, says socks, underwear and…

High schoolers get hands-on experience working construction trades at Moorhead High School

The event is hosted by Construction Tomorrow

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — High schoolers across Northwest Minnesota are getting their opportunity to learn about construction trades with some hands-on experience at Moorhead High School. More than 900 students attended the event hosted by Construction Tomorrow including a group of students from Detroit Lakes. From bricklaying and cement masonry to carpentry and electricity, the students had many options to…

North Dakota teams up with neighboring states as an option for international travelers

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau sent an ambassador to Frankfurt, Germany to pitch visitors to stop by the F-M region and surrounding states. In multiple meetings with international travel agents, Charley Johnson, the President and CEO of the F-M CVB, says agents are starting to book trips for their clients for the summer of 2023….

NDSU students giving back to the community

NDSU students are sharing the homecoming spirit all week all across the metro, volunteering at various businesses and establishments.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- Students say the event adds even more camaraderie and unity between NDSU and the community “Homecoming is a great time, we get alumni coming back on campus, you get a lot more people really excited about NDSU in general. So when you get to see students going out into the community during homecoming week, it just grows…

Final Moorhead Farmers Market to end their year

It's the last Tuesday of the season for the Moorhead Farmers market which provides a chance for people to come and buy fresh homegrown products from local vendors.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR)-It’s the last Tuesday of the season for the Moorhead Farmers market which provides a chance for people to come and buy fresh homegrown products from local vendors. Many were out grabbing their pumpkins for Halloween, one kind vendor was handing them out to anyone who wanted one for free! Kids enjoy an educational aspect cashing in on…

People welcome in Fall at Apple Harvest Festival

Some call Wild Terra Cider's annual Apple Harvest Festival the unofficial kick off to fall.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)-The event is an opportunity for people to participate in apple activities, like seeing apple cider being made. There are games like pop shot basketball and cornhole for kids. Local vendors have an opportunity to show their clothing, homemade food and paintings to new potential customers. Organizers say this year’s crowd was bigger than last year and that…

Anime Fargo returns for its 9th year

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Anime 9 features magical transformations! The event began yesterday and will run through the weekend. It features cosplayers, gamers, anime enthusiasts, wizards, and various characters dressed for a fun and fantastic weekend at the Ramada by Wyndham Convention Center to enjoy live entertainment, a chance to buy unique merchandise, play games, and even participate in…