MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Fix it Forward Ministry has received 390 vehicle donations and repaired over 800 vehicles for free for those in need in the last seven years. It is a big milestone for the organization. “When Matthew and I started this years ago, we started giving away cars and we were kind of both taken back with that…
FARGO-MOORHEAD (KVRR) – Bell ringers in the F-M metro raised $848,210.24 for the Salvation Army during the holiday season. That’s nearly 85 percent of the $1 million goal. The non-profit says no services will be cut. Realtors raised the most money, nearly $25,000. Firefighters raised over $18,000 and law enforcement around $10,000. The Salvation Army thanking all bell ringers, businesses that…
The Lunar New Year of 2023 is heading into its second week for the millions of people who celebrate it all around the world. And NDSU’s Asian Student Celebration is celebrating too. They say their second annual Lunar New Year gathering at the college is a success. They estimate about 350 people showed up for last weekend’s event, and it’s…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — KFGO, Y94 and Froggy 99.9 team up for another annual fundraiser to raise money for medical research and equipment. It’s the 23rd annual Cares for Kids Radiothon in a collaboration with Sanford Children’s Hospital. More than 10 million kids enter a children’s hospital across the U.S. every year relying on community support as Medicaid and insurance…
They say it’s more important to learn to listen than to speak, and in the case of Kona, that’s certainly true. The 4-and-a-half year old bulldog/Affenpinscher mix is deaf, but she hasn’t let that stop her from becoming a fantastic pet companion. She loves other dogs and gets along really well with people. She’s just not a big fan of…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Two proposed bills in the North Dakota legislature would give a free lunch to every student in public schools and remove the stigma of those already getting a free lunch. House Bill 1491, co-sponsored by Senator Tim Mathern of Fargo, would give a free lunch to every student in public schools regardless of income. An $89…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A weekly Ukulele group plays together, and it’s meant for all skill levels. You can find Valley Ukes at the Kringen Lodge at Fargo Sons of Norway inside the ballroom. “We started playing ukulele as a group called Valley Ukes in 2018 in the fall. I had a couple of friends that played the ukulele. We…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Disc golfers competed in this year’s Ice Bowl at Woodlawn Park all for a good cause. The Ice Bowl is a national collection of disc golf events held each January and February with an overall mission of raising funds to fight hunger. Since the movement began in 1996, it has raised more than $3 million dollars…
ANETA, N.D. (KVRR) – A man has a long road to recovery in front of him after being struck by an SUV. Nathan Nolden’s family writes on GoFundMe he and his wife Brandy were returning home on New Year’s Eve during foggy conditions when their pickup slid off the road. While friends were helping him get his truck back on…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fourth and fifth graders are bringing joy to the retirement community with baked goods. More than 20 students from Eagles Elementary School helped bake and deliver cookies and muffins to the residents at Touchmark at Harwood Grove. All students were on the “No Place for Hate” board. The committee is dedicated to help create an inclusive…
