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Fundraiser Brings Awareness of Homeless Youth

"We like to be a part of the community as much as possible, right now during this time of uncertainty anyone could become homeless at any time..."

January 24, 2021

Aaron Walling,

WEST FARGO, N.D.– A West Fargo business is helping feed more people in the community by collecting non perishable food items. The Zone Nutrition is partnering with the Golden Drive Homeless kids drive to bring awareness of the homeless youth within the community. The health food restaurant is also giving people the opportunity to purchase a delicious beverage in…

Fargo police investigate serious shooting

January 24, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND (KVRR) — Fargo Police are on the scene of a shooting this Sunday morning. In a release FPD say the shooting occurred at the Arbors, 703 23 Street South around 10:30 a.m. One adult female victim has serious injuries. We have a crew on the scene and will have updates both on KVRR.COM and tonight on KVRR Local…

Church drive-thru clothing drive helps keep people warm

Cold weather clothing drive items will be distributed throughout community shelters

January 23, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. — One local church is helping members in the community stay warm and cozy for the rest of this winter season. Messiah Lutheran Church in Fargo is helping collect some much needed winter essentials with a Drive-Thru Cold Weather Clothing Drive. The drive thru event asks for new or gently used items such as mittens, gloves, scarves and…

Part of Drekker Brewing purchases go toward The Arts Partnership

Artist show off their work and what art brings to the community.

January 21, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. – Unpillaging Night at Drekker Brewing is usually to help people pay medical bills, but Thursday night the focus is on the arts. Drekker is giving one dollar for every purchase to The Arts Partnership. It will help the community organization to continue supporting local artists with grants and residencies. This year two very different artists displayed their…

Frostival snow sculpture event kicks off

January 21, 2021

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MOORHEAD, Minn. – The Frostival Ice Sculpture Competition is underway as local artists try to carve out a name for themselves. The snow forms are taken down and sculpture artists get a look at the block of ice they need to transform. Four of the six artists got a look at the work cut out for them and they seem…

Pet Connection: Meet Samson

We've got a strong feeling you're going to like this dog.

January 21, 2021

Emily Welker,

He’s named for a legendary strongman, but Samson the boxer mix is more into cuddles and playtime than feats of strength. This neutered adult male has plenty of energy, and he’s super-affectionate, so you’ll never get bored hanging out with him. Because he’s so lively and full of fun, it’s great if you can give him a steady routine to…

Freedom Elementary PTA partners with Vitalant for virtual blood drive

January 20, 2021

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Freedom Elementary School PTA in West Fargo is partnering with Vitalant for a virtual blood drive. The three-day event runs through Friday. To make it as safe as possible, rather than set up a donation site at the school, those wanting to donate can sign up online and make an appointment to stop by…

People Express Concerns over Governor Burgum’s Reduced COVID-19 Restrictions

"I don't think we're there as in terms of not wearing masks yet."

January 17, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. — After North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum announced reduced restrictions for businesses and the halt of the statewide mask mandate, some people in the community are unsure whether or not we are ready to move forward. “The statewide mask mandate to expire at 8 am January 18th,” Gov. Doug Burgum said. As COVID-19 cases are reduced with…

LIVE: Freezing Out Covid at Frostival

Ice out this dang virus while you have fun at the annual metro-wide wintertime festival.

January 15, 2021

Emily Welker,

It’s the first major event for most of the metro’s public parks since the pandemic struck last March — and the timing couldn’t be better. Frostival is underway for the next few weeks, just in time for emergency restrictions to be lifted throughout Minnesota. It’s hitting here at the same time real winter weather is setting in, in earnest. And…

Hornbacher’s gives record donation to Great Plains Food Bank as part of Feed Hope

Several thousands of dollars given to the Great Plains Food Bank

January 14, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. – The 10th annual Feed Hope is a record breaker. Customer’s donations during the month of December at Hornbacher’s stores added up to over $141,000 for the Great Plains Food Bank. It far surpasses last year’s Feed Hope record of nearly $81,000. Hornbacher’s also made $10,000 donations to Dorothy Day Food Pantry and the Emergency Food Pantry. “We…