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Local kids host lemonade stand supporting Fargo Police

lemonade stand for fargo pd lemonade stand for fargo pdFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Following the tragic events in Fargo, people of all ages are coming together to show their support for Fargo Police. From decals to shirts, the community is doing things to show the Fargo Police and their families that Fargo is better together. Sometimes kids don’t completely understand…

LIVE: Fargo BluesFest Begins

Live in studio with Chicago's Wayne Baker Brooks.

FARGO –  The sounds of BluesFest are reverberating over the metro this weekend. The annual two-day music festival kicked off Friday afternoon at Newman Outdoor field on the city’s north side. Its runs Friday and all day Saturday. But Emily and Adam got a sneak preview from one of the performers on the Morning Show. Chicago-based bluesman Wayne Baker Brooks…

Becker County Fair celebrates 129 years, continues to be a hit among community

The Becker County Fair is back underway in Detroit Lakes!

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — Thousands of people head to the fairgrounds at the junction of Rossman Avenue and West Lake Drive for the 129th annual Becker County Fair. “This year is the first year they did a cookie contest. That was huge. There’s beef showings, sheep, chickens, rabbits, amusement park rides, flowers, horses. They had a volleyball competition last…

“Swing Fore Support” helps raise money for Fargo Police

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Suite Shots is showing their support for Fargo police and those affected by the tragedy two weeks ago with its Swing Fore Support event. 50% of gameplay all day is going straight to the Leadership Care Fund. The funds will help officers through medical emergencies and life-changing events. Organizers say they don’t have a set goal,…

Fargo girl hosts bake sale in honor of her mom

The bake sale was held Thursday but there's an online fundraiser to continue donating to the family

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sweet success for a young girl’s bake sale in honor of her mom. Nine-year-old Kate Dye had been wanting to have a bake sale and when her mom got sick earlier this month, she decided it was time to act. Unfortunately, her mom Stephanie died on Sunday. Friends, family and others in the community stepped up…

Mobile Food Pantry makes more stops in Clay County

CLAY CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Trucks carrying fresh produce and non-perishable items continue to make stops in Minnesota towns. The mobile food truck making stops in Ulen, Glyndon and Moorhead. Great Plains Food Bank advertises set times and places to stop in communities to pick up the food. All in need of food assistance are welcome to attend and receive…

LIVE: Child Care Help for First Responders

The YMCA is stepping up to make sure you can attend the memorial for fallen FPD officer Jake Wallin.

FARGO — Finding last-minute child care can be a challenge for any parent. But for someone in law enforcement, a career than can come with long, strange hours, it’s especially tough. That’s why the YMCA of Cass Clay is stepping up. Today, if you’re a first responder, you can get free child care at both the downtown Fercho location and…

Red River Zoo keeping animals cool during extreme heat

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — That extreme summer heat is here but, while people are hunkering down indoors with air conditioning, the staff at area zoos are working overtime to keep animals safe during the blistering heat. “At our zoo we really put a lot of our efforts and we center ourselves around our animal’s wellbeing. So, we have to be…