FARGO — For a kitty with such a sweet heart, it’s kind of ironic two-year-old Vixen was born two Christmases ago with a hole in hers — literally. Vixen’s mother was about to give birth when she was rescued from a hoarding situation and brought into foster care. Debra Bartelt of Far North Felines says it was a difficult situation,…
FARGO (KVRR) – Two tax increase measures aimed at funding improvements in the community earned the approval of Fargo voters on Election Day. The third – an attempt to secure additional money for renovations to the Fargodome – wasn’t so lucky. “I think part of what influenced that was tax fatigue, basically,” said Mayor Tim Mahoney. “They had three tax…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Now that voters have approved an increase in the lodging tax for a convention center, discussions for where that will be and when will soon be underway. Fifty-one percent of voters approved increasing the tax by 3% to 6%. The tax will be in effect for 25 years. The money collected will fund the building and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — More than 600 women from the community gather at Delta Hotels by Marriott to help raise awareness and support for kids in poverty. They attended the United Way Luncheon and Silent Auction. It was put together by the Women United Leadership team The silent auction included donated items like name-brand purses, gift baskets, and other merchandise….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Polls in Fargo have been slowly ramping up with voters coming in throughout the day. A few dozen voters were waiting in line to vote around 2 this afternoon. They are being sent in groups to the clerks to keep the line moving. This process has many not as worried to get their vote in. As…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — People in the FM metro won’t have to go far to try new cuisine as Wok N’ Roll and Taste of Philly will be opening up soon. Wok N’ Roll in the 45th Street Colonnade shopping mall will bring a fast-casual Chinese dining experience. The owner is the former owner of Lucy’s North China Cuisine, the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fraser and volunteers from various businesses and the young professional’s chamber join together to help set up the Annual Festival of Trees. This year marks the 24th year for the trees to be decorated and lit at Fargodome. With over 160 trees sponsored by businesses, organizations, and families each tree has its own magic. The setup…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Grand Forks Public Health opens the Greater Grand Forks Milk Depot. The depot is a location for pre-screened mothers to drop off their breast milk donations. The milk is then sent off to a Colorado-based facility to be pasteurizes, tested and analyzed before distribution to babies staying in hospital NICUs. The donated milk helps babies…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — VEX Robotics competitions are the largest and fastest growing program worldwide for students in middle school and up. This year UND wanted to bring that excitement to its doors. “We’ve been planning this event for over a year. And we’re just excited to get all of these kids together to do robotics, compete with one…
FARGO — It’s time to start thinking outside the box when it comes to keeping families in need fed through the holidays. That’s why the Salvation Army in Fargo is accepting applications for their Christmas Food Box program. They’re asking low-income folks and those going through medical or other financial crises to apply. The deadline to apply for the annual…
