FARGO (KVRR) – Open enrollment is getting underway for folks looking to update their Medicare plans, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota is offering some insider tips. Experts say there are three top questions you need to ask yourself when you’re shopping for a plan. First, what are you dealing with in terms of your health conditions and…
JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) — The University of Jamestown has partnered with the Governor’s Challenge to help prevent suicide among service members, veterans, and their families. The University has awarded over 90 continuing education units to licensed professionals. The Governor’s Challenge has emphasized finding individuals who are at risk for suicide, providing care, and promoting safety. With the nationwide rate of…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Get ready to hear the ringing of bells at your local retailers. The Salvation Army officially kicked off their Red Kettle Drive this morning with their goal of $900,000. “That money comes to support local agencies funding local for Salvation Army. 83 percent of every dollar goes to direct client need,” said Abe Tamayo, Major at…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The MSUM Dragons are taking flight from alumni and supporters on MSUM’s Day of Giving “It’s an exciting day, it’s a great chance for our Dragon community to give back. Support students and scholarships, and programs here on campus,” said Steve Sjoberg, Director of Marketing and Communications for MSUM Foundation. MSUM’s Giving Day is the biggest…
FARGO — small businesses across the metro want your help getting the holiday shopping season started. Sixty-plus small business vendors are inviting you to this weekend’s 5th Annual Small Business Expo. They’ll have samples, shopping, Santa photos, and more to get your attention about buying local. The holiday season is a critical moneymaking time for small businesses. And consumers can…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Bremer Bank and United Way of Cass Clay have joined forces to assemble Welcome Home Kits for families transitioning out of homelessness. This will be the fifth year Bremer Bank has worked alongside United Way to put together these kits. The kits are filled with household essentials such as bedding and kitchen utensils. The goal for…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Music, food, art displays and more. The Norwegian Heritage Festival brings Norwegian culture to the Fargo-Moorhead area. “We’re having demonstrations of the different cultural things that we have that I just referred to. And for lunch from 11 to 1:30 it’s called ‘Taste of Norway’. So it’s lots of good Norwegian foods,” said Marilyn Martinson, Sons…
Gowri Pillai at Great Plains Food BankFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A West Fargo teen and her family exceed their goal of raising money to help feed hungry families. The Great Plains Food Bank says the 12th anniversary of Gowri’s Annual Food Drive raised more than $4,000. Gowri Pillai had a goal of $3,500. They also collected nearly 1,400 pounds of…
MOORHEAD — They can make our lives a lot more fun. But for some people, they’re a matter of survival. And there are a lot of myths about emotional support animals, so city leaders and accessibility advocates are trying to help. The city’s Leann Wallin and accessibility specialist Jennifer Erickson put together a “Lunch and Learn” event for landlords, renters,…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Governor Doug Burgum is aware that housing is becoming an issue within the state of North Dakota. At a news conference in Bismarck on November 12th, he unveiled a set of recommendations, gathered into 6 separate categories, that he believes will tackle the issue head-on. These recommendations were compiled by the North Dakota Housing Initiative Advisory…
