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2nd Annual Fun Run Under the Lights at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds

The exhibit saw its last cars go through on New Year's Eve; on New Year's Day, people traversed the snow on foot.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The staff of the Red River Valley Fair decided to bring back their Fun Run at the Fairgrounds for a second installment despite the first one not exactly being the event of the winter. “We had 13 runners,” laughed Sophia Thompson, marketing and events coordinator. But thanks to strong support on social media, the run…

Fargo Human Rights Commission shares support for Somali community

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “The Human Rights Commission unequivocally condemns rhetoric and dehumanizing people, criminalizing entire ethnic groups, or encouraging hostility towards immigrants, refugees, Muslims, or any other protected class. Collected punishment is not law. Discrimination is not policy. Dehumanization is not leadership,” said Nancy Boyle, Vice Chair of Fargo Human Rights Commission. The Fargo Human Rights Commission met on…

The seventh annual Battle of the Badges begins

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo Police and Fire departments kicked off their seventh annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive. The event partnered with Vitalant, bringing together both departments for a friendly competition. Members of the public are invited to donate blood with their choice of which department they are donating for. Participants also have a chance to…

Sanford Family Birth Center celebrates Christmas by dressing newborns for the holiday

A baby rests snuggly inside a Christmas stocking at Sanford’s Family Birth Center. 12/22/25.Newborn babies at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo got a chance to take part in their first holiday season by being the most adorable stocking stuffers! Nurses at Sanford Family Birth Center dressed up the bundles of holiday joy, with the permission of the parents of course….

Hector International Adds Two Routes, Prepares for Holiday Rush

The route to Phoenix is a seasonal favorite. Atlanta has also been a seasonal offering in the past, but Delta feels the market is now ready for permanent service.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – As of writing on December 21, the winter’s cold has abated somewhat, but that isn’t stopping folks from fleeing to warmer environs. The top destination for those leaving Fargo this time of year? Phoenix, Arizona. “Phoenix is our number one market. That’s the number one place – when people buy tickets out of Fargo, they go…

Hygiene Kits Assembled at Moorhead Public Library

The driving force behind the Life Cares United is a trio of siblings who are the types to ask for charitable donations rather than birthday presents.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – A nonprofit run by socially conscious students looking to make a difference in the community spent Saturday packing hygiene kits for the less fortunate. The Life Care Unites Foundation is spearheaded by three siblings – one in 11th grade, two in 8th – who hold events like the Hygiene Haul to gather supplies and pack them…

Attendance Swells at 2nd Annual Race for Hunger

FMRC board members were so encouraged by last year's turnout they doubled the canned good entry fee.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A local group of hobbyists had great success with a food collection fundraiser last year – so they brought it back for another installment. The Fargo-Moorhead Radio Control Car Club held their 2nd annual Race Against Hunger at their indoor track at the Bowler on December 20. The event is organized in coordination with the Great…