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Fundraiser Event to Raise Money for a Woman Recovering from Brain Surgery

"She will do anything to protect anybody. Absolutely."

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A local woman who is recovering from major brain surgery is getting support from the community. “She will do anything to protect anybody. Absolutely,” Paige’s mother, Kim Davis said. Caring and protecting is how many describe Paige Davis. She’s always looking out for others. But, It’s now her turn to be cared for. Paige’s skull was…

Black non-profit vandalized

Ps & Qs Etiquette is reporting their meeting space was ransacked.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A GoFundMe page is set up for a non-profit hit by vandalism Wednesday night. Ps & Qs Etiquette is reporting their meeting space was ransacked. There are items reported stolen. The vandaliser threw stuff all over the floors. Clothes were reportedly smelling urine. The organization’s mission is to “empower young girls and boys with knowledge and…

Update: Missing man has been found

FARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo Police Department says Andrew Gordon Schlitz has been located and is safe. Police say the 63-year-old Schlitz suffers from dementia. On Thursday, police asked the public for assistance in locating him. Categories: Community, Local News, Moorhead, North Dakota News Tags: andrew gordon schlitz, DEMENTIA, fargo police

Pet Connection: Meet Bowie

He's a star, man.

Bowie the German Shepherd is as strikingly handsome as late rock star David Bowie. He’s a cuddler, a good canine citizen on walks, a great player of tug of war and an intrepid explorer of all backyards. He’s five years old, so he’s been around long enough to get some great manners and to love human companions. Amazingly, though, beautiful…

Grand Forks Public Schools’ $86 Million School Bond Fails

"We have heard what the community has to say and we will go back to the drawing board."

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — People in Grand Forks vote no to both questions in Tuesday’s Grand Forks Public Schools referendum. “We have heard what the community has to say and we will go back to the drawing board,” Superintendent Dr. Terry Brenner said. Grand Forks Public Schools taking a step back after voters said no to both referendum questions….

A New Pollinator Garden is planted in South Fargo

Pollinator Week is bringing awareness to struggling pollinating species, including some birds.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — In honor of Pollinator Week, Audubon Dakota is teaming up with the Fargo Parks District to establish a new pollinator garden. The new garden is at Orchard Glen. This location is part of the Audubon bird-friendly community initiative. This week is designated to bring awareness to struggling pollinating species, including some birds. Volunteers came out to…

A New Local Non-Profit Is Saving Horses

Pride and Joy Rescue's mission is to help save horses from being sent to the slaughterhouse.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Pride and Joy is a new organization aiming to save horses from being killed. “We have rescued chickens in the house right now that we integrated with the other chickens. We took in dogs from the side of the road. We even took in a couple of friends in high school and college,” Pride & Joy…

Fargo Community Celebrates World Refugee Day

"When we are together, we heal. When we are together we learn. When we are together we shine because the world needs us to come together."

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — People from all different backgrounds coming together to celebrate World Refugee Day at Rehault Farm. “When we are together, we heal. When we are together we learn. When we are together we shine because the world needs us to come together,” Kondial Kel International Founder, Nyamal Dei said. It’s a time for the community to support…

LIVE: Roger Maris All-Star Week

Maris's legacy lives on. Now you can come be a part of it.

After a year of staying away from each other to stay healthy, the timing couldn’t be better for folks turning out to connect with one another at Sanford Health’s newest public event. Organizers are reporting good turnout for the inaugural Roger Maris All-Star Week in the metro. The events have been running all week, and continue through Saturday. Amongst the…

Organizations connect with LGBTQ+ communities in ND & MN amid Pride Month

MINNESOTA & NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) — Music has a way of bringing people together. That’s part of the reason the ACLU of North Dakota has launched a Pride Month playlist. “We polled our audiences online to see what songs resonate with them during this month,” said ACLU of North Dakota Digital Media Associate Adam Jorgenson. The result is a locally…