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Crooked Lane Farm Teaches Holiday Traditions with Lefse-making Classes

"We love using this space as a way for people to come together."

November 6, 2021

Site Staff,

COLFAX, N.D. (KVRR) — Lefse-making season is here, which means Crooked Lane Farm is hosting lefse-making classes. Lefse is a traditional Norwegian flatbread made with potatoes, flour, butter, and milk. This Scandinavian treat is especially popular around Thanksgiving and Christmas. A Colfax farmstead offers several lefse making classes to the public. “Some of the folk classes and traditional things that…

LIVE: 40 Years of Helping Families Stay Together

At a time when we're finding out just how important being together is, they're celebrating 40 years of making it happen.

November 3, 2021

Emily Welker,

If this pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that being together with the family members you love can make all the difference in the world. Hospice of the Red River Valley has known that all along, and that’s why they’re celebrating 40 years in operation. They’ve been there for countless families in our community, helping them in one of the…

Annual walk in support of people with type 1 diabetes scheduled for November 13th

November 2, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Not many people know what it’s like living with type 1 diabetes. Three young North Dakotans hope sharing their story will help combat misconceptions about the disease. Like many young boys, 9-year-old Aiden Davis likes Legos, playing soccer, and spending time outdoors. “I like to go to Detroit Lakes and swim and go on our tube,”…

Ignite Workforce Initiative Starts to Take Shape

"This is a great tool for are businesses and job seekers."

November 2, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A new workforce initiative is beginning to benefit area businesses, schools and employees. Nearly 1,500 more jobs are listed on FMWF Ignite’s website today compared few weeks ago, when the platform first launched. Several area businesses are experiencing staff shortages, causing them to adjust their hours and services and sometimes even close their doors. “When we…

KVRR Honored with Inaugural Marv Bossart Voice of Hunger Award

November 2, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — KVRR is presented with the inaugural Great Plains Food Bank’s Marv Bossart Voice of Hunger Award. Created earlier this year, Great Plains Food Bank says the award recognizes media and members of the community that “go above and beyond in sharing news on the fight to end hunger.” Their network includes nearly 200 food pantries, shelters,…

Students at Ed Clapp Elementary thank staff at Essentia Health

Second grade class brings cards and treats to thank healthcare workers

November 2, 2021

Ashley Walker,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The pandemic has put immense stress on everyone who works in healthcare. With long hours and an endless amount of patients, a little recognition can really make someone’s day. Stephanie Schuster’s second grade class is here to personally deliver just that. “Our citizens care about what happens in buildings such as this. So, our healthcare workers…

LIVE: Stick It To Cancer

Stick up for the folks in our community who are struggling with medical issues.

November 2, 2021

Emily Welker,

Young hockey players in the region are struggling through tryouts right about now, and they’ve taken a lot of time and effort to get to this point. And so have their parents. That’s why one of the region’s long-running fundraisers is getting going again this year at just the right time. Stick it to Cancer got started in 2010 by…

Fargo Mayor Mahoney Fighting in Court To Run Again

November 1, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- We are here on the city’s request as to whether or not Mayor Dr. Mahoney is eligible to run for another four year term,” said Cass County Judge Stephannie Stiel. Opening arguments were presented at Cass County Courthouse. Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney and his attorney stated their case and Fargo’s City Attorney Eric Johnson argued why he…

Broadway Square Scare Event Creates Halloween Fun for Everyone

"We are excited to do this again next year."

October 31, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo’s first-ever Square Scare event brought a bit of Halloween fun downtown. Crowds of Halloween creatures made their way downtown for the Square Scare event. “It’s just really a Halloween themed, family-friendly, free event. This is for families to come out in costume and kind of do some pumpkin activities, play some games, get some cider, and to…

West Fargo Police Officer Suffers A Heart Attack While On Duty

Officer Tim Brown is currently in the ICU. GoFundMe started to help his family.

October 31, 2021

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Fargo, N.D. (KVRR)- “West Fargo police department officer Tim Brown suffered a heart attack on the morning of October 31st 2021 while booking two females who had felonies for aggravated assault,” said West Fargo PD Chief Dennis Otternes. Officer Tim Brown was responding to a report of two women Shalonda Profit and Brittany Hatcher at Grace Gardens on the 1400…