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Hornbacher’s customers gobble up turkey sandwiches for United Way

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — People were encouraged to have lunch and help a family at Gobble It Up with United Way. It was hosted between 11 and 1 at all eight area Hornbacher’s locations. For a suggested $10 minimum donation, you could enjoy a hot, Jennie-O turkey sandwich on a freshly baked Hornbacher’s bun, with Old Dutch chips, a Kemps…

45th annual Big Iron Farm and Construction show begins

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — This year marks the 45th annual Big Iron Farm and Construction Show. With over nine hundred booths, training sessions, and demonstrations, the show provides farmers and industrial workers a chance to learn. “We’re celebrating our twentieth year anniversary, and our mission is to help farm and ranch families in crisis due to injury, illness, and…

Separating Myth from Fact for Suicide Awareness Month

FARGO — We’re only about a week through Suicide Awareness Month, and health experts are helping to dismantle some common misconceptions about suicide and suicidal thoughts. Dr. Alexandra Kohlhase is a therapist at Essentia Health. She says she sees a lot of people worried about their intrusive thoughts. Those are thoughts that are unwelcome, reoccurring, and that upsetting. For example,…

Busy Day at West Acres Features Clydesdales, Back-to-School Event

The Clydesdales moved across the river to Moorhead on Sunday, September 7, after spending two days in Fargo.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales continued their tour of Fargo this weekend. Friday, they stopped by downtown and delivered day-fresh Budweiser to various businesses. Saturday they were at West Acres for a meet-and-greet. The horses arrived in the afternoon and were available for pictures and interactions with families. Budweiser representatives say that was really the focus of…

First-Ever Cobber Fest Culminates in a Win for Concordia Football

It was also the first-ever night game played at the Jake.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Concordia College began a new tradition this year with its first-ever Cobber Fest. The day-long celebration of all things Concordia kicked off Saturday afternoon with games, photo opportunities and live music. There was also an ice cream social and language classes for those who would rather be indoors. At five the festivities moved over to Jake…

Pickled Fest Quadruples Population of Wolverton

Residents of the small city in Wilkin County says having such a lively social event is invigorating.

WOLVERTON, MN (KVRR) – Off the beaten path in Minnesota, a celebration of all things pickled caused hundreds to flock to Wolverton. The second annual Pickled Fest took place by the Red Silo in Wolverton. The event was the brainchild of the owners of the Red Silo, who wanted to increase foot traffic to their city of about 130. They…

Happy Hooligans Receive 24th Air and Space Force Outstanding Unit Award

The 119th Wing, North Dakota Air National Guard is back on top after not having won the award since 2020.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The 119th Wing North Dakota Air National Guard is certainly no stranger to recognition. They’d won the Air and Space Force Outstanding Unit Award, or ASFOUA, 23 times in the past. But after having not claimed the honor since 2020 – being recognized again sure felt great. “Take a moment to soak this in – you’ve…

Churches United Frees up Space at Dorothy Day Food Pantry

The organization is only saying right now they need the room for something big and exciting.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – The Dorothy Day Food Pantry in Moorhead is set to undergo a major transformation – and to make that change, they had to make some room. The pantry, owned by Churches United, held a “Warehouse Wipeout” event on Sunday. They threw open the doors, and just about everything was up for grabs, including shelving, appliances, and…

“Hazel”: From the Prairie to the Silver Screen

BISMARCK, N.D. — She’s one of the best-known heroines of the North Dakota prairie. And now, a teenager who died saving her younger sisters from a sudden blizzard in 1920 is the subject of a new feature film produced right here in North Dakota. Its writer and director shot the entirety of it near Bismarck. He says while much of…

Horace Homeowners Ponder Next Move After Lawsuit Dismissed

Judge Constance Cleveland dismissed the lawsuit against the city of Horace on a technicality, saying the plaintiffs had missed a filing window.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Back in April, 15 Horace homeowners banded together with the O’Keeffe, O’Brien, and Lyson law firm to fight what they said were unreasonable special assessments. That number had dwindled to 12 by the time the lawsuit made it to a judge, and the plaintiffs say that the deluge of assessments has continued to force people out…