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Fargo high schools participate in #BeTheLight Movement

Davies, Fargo North, Fargo South turn stadium lights on as a signal of hope

FARGO, N.D. — Three Fargo high schools are participating in the national #BeTheLight movement. Fargo North, Fargo South and Davies high schools turned on the lights in their stadiums at 8:00 p.m. this evening for twenty minutes and twenty seconds. The schools join many others across the country who are lighting up to offer a sign of hope and support…

Maple River Winery In Casselton Makes Hand Sanitizer

They have about 8 full staff members helping.

CASSELTON, N.D.- “Germ Off” has distributors in many places across North Dakota including Swen products in West Fargo, Main Street Farm and Home in Lisbon, and National Day Calendar in Mandan. They are able to produce between 12 hundred and 15 hundred gallons a day and they have about 8 full staff members helping. The company says that something unique about…

The Coronavirus Pandemic Will Have Many People Celebrating Easter From Home

Religious Leaders in the F-M Are are trying to adjust to the new normal.

FARGO, N.D. – The Fargo Diocese will provide its Easter weekend services online. “These are going to be live streamed. There will be no congregation present. So, that’s probably the biggest difference is, we won’t have anybody in sanctuary except for the presider and those involved in the mass. And the congregation needs to take part at home. That’s just…

Sabin-Elmwood Fire Department celebrates birthdays during social isolation

The department formed a parade of trucks to stop by the homes of kids on their birthdays

SABIN, Minn. — Normally, the sound of fire truck sirens are heard in the case of an emergency, but this week, the Sabin-Elwood Fire Department found a way to use that noise for something more positive. “With kids not being able to have birthday parties and fun stuff like that, we figured we could take our fire trucks out and…

Sanford, F-M Ambulance Accepting Homemade Mask Donations

Sanford says that they need mask donations to help protect first responders and their families.

FARGO, N.D. – Sanford and F-M Ambulance are now accepting donations of homemade masks. New CDC Guidelines allow for homemade masks to be used to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Sanford says that they need mask donations to help protect first responders and their families. The donation is completely safe and contactless. There is a drop-off box in the…

YMCA of Cass and Clay Offering Free Meals to Children During COVID-19 Pandemic

The meals will consists of supper and a snack.

FARGO, N.D.–The YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties will begin distributing free meals to children on Monday, April 13. The YMCA is partnering with the State of North Dakota and U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide the meals to children ages 18 and younger. The meals will consists of supper and a snack. Suppers will include a protein, grain, vegetable,…

We Are Open: Supporting Local Businesses During the COVID-19 Pandemic

With many business being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to support local businesses when we can. KVRR is launching a page dedicated to businesses that are open and offering services during these uncertain times. If you or someone you know owns a business that is offering curbside, delivery or other services let us know by visiting kvrr.com/we-are-open/ and…

West Fargo school resource officers surprise four-year-old on his birthday

Several police cars lined the street in front of Oakley Kava's home to sing happy birthday

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Oakley Kava was suppose to have a cop-themed fourth birthday party this year because of his love of police officers. “He was always going to have a police officer birthday party anyways,” says Oakley’s mother, Tessa Kava. “I was originally going to see if one could come and knock on the door and say happy birthday,…

Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch Give Out Easter Baskets To Families In The F-M Area

The store had to close its doors on March 18 due to COVID-19.

FARGO, N.D. –  The thrift stores were left with an Easter overstock and decided to make prepackaged baskets. Some of the things in the baskets are: dye kits, empty Easter eggs, Easter decor, chalks and toys. The baskets are $5 and all the money goes to the ranch. “We thought this was a way we could marry both of them…