FARGO, N.D. — Olivet Lutheran Church held an all-day fundraiser to help complete the construction of a school in Haiti. It included everything from Valentine’s Day cookie decorating to a silent auction and Haitian dinner. The money will go towards a $10,000 roof for a welding school in Haiti. Volunteers from the church have already helped to build a wall…
FARGO, N.D. — NDSU’s Saddle and Sirloin Club is starting their 92nd Little International Livestock Show. The animals inside NDSU’s Shepperd Arena are getting ready for one of the most important days of their lives. Tomorrow will be their chance to shine at the 92nd annual Little International Show, put on by NDSU’s Saddle and Sirloin Club. “It began back…
FARGO, N.D. — Park Christian School teamed up with Feed My Starving Children to pack meals for families in need. The school has been fundraising for the past couple of months and ended up giving the organization $1,300. Today they headed over with all the students from fifth through 12th grade to volunteer and pack meals. The goal is to…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — A senior at Sheyenne High School has made her mark in raising awareness for suicide prevention and mental health issues. After the death of her close friend Justin Olien, Ashlen Wright took action to help others battling depression and other mental illnesses. Wright got involved as the Student Representative for Imagine Thriving, and also organized events…
FARGO, N.D. — Well today is Bagel Day, and Boppa’s Bagels in Fargo celebrated in style. Throughout the day, Boppa’s offered discounted prices on their handmade bagels to help spread the cheer. Boppa’s owner Frank Darko loves the feeling of hand–crafting bagels on a daily basis. Even though he has owned Boppa’s for nearly two years, Darko believes that Bagel Day…
FARGO, N.D. — One upstart organization hopes Giving Hearts Day helps them fuel the future of art in the Metro. The Creative Plains Foundation looks to use its donations to fund its new After School Arts program. The organization plans to fund ten scholarships for children to attend their program for ten weeks. With an optimistic outlook on encouraging interest…
FARGO, ND — A one–year–old is the first child with Down syndrome to be chosen as the Gerber baby. This adorable baby is giving inspiration to the world and to families right here in the valley. “Oh my gosh, look at this this is so cool, we are seriously breaking barriers and we are doing wonderful things,” said Tahnee…
FARGO, ND — Casey’s General Store at 1401 South University Drive was held up by a man with a gun. Emergency dispatchers say the call came in shortly after 7:30 tonight. We have a crew on the scene and they tell us there are about 4 cop cars at the store and they are interviewing people at this moment. Police…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — People in the community waded into freezing water to support others with disabilities. Creative Care for Reaching Independence (CCRI) hosted their annual Polar Plunge in Moorhead. People had to pay or donate at least $75 for the privilege of diving into a pool of water on a cold February day. CCRI says that they’re happy to be…
FARGO, N.D. — The community came together to take a swing at some virtual golf and raise money for Haley’s Hope, a dyslexia learning center. This was the biggest event so far for Haley’s Hope, bringing together many people who support the cause at a virtual indoor golf course. The organization has helped hundreds of people over the past seven…
