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Hope Blooms Brings Joy To The Community With A Dash of Flowers

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hope Blooms, a local non-profit that repurposes donated flowers, recently had its pick up of Halloween Boo-quets. The fundraiser helped provide money to the non-profit in their mission of helping individuals experiencing isolation, loneliness and hardship. Every year they get around 3,500 volunteers who help with everything they do and reach out to individuals in need….

Sanford Hosts Annual Reverse Trick or Treating For Young Patients

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Health’s annual Reverse Trick or Treating event brought smiles to kids at Sanford Children’s. Employees dressed up in themed group costumes to bring goodies to their young patients. The kids and their families gathered in their rooms to experience Halloween together. The tradition has been something that both staff and patients have enjoyed putting together…

UPS Looking To Hire Over 600 Seasonal Employees This Weekend For UPS Brown Friday

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — UPS is looking to hire more than 600 seasonal employees throughout North Dakota for their seventh annual UPS Brown Friday hiring blitz. This weekend the company will be hosting in-person and virtual seasonal hiring events nationwide. The company plans to bring on at least 60,000 seasonal employees, which is part of the company’s broader plan to…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Karlach

FARGO — She’s a Halloween treat sweeter than anything you’ll pick up trick-or-treating, and that’s because at 10 years old, Karlach is ready to make the most of her time as a senior pooch. The labrador/springer spaniel cross came in to the 4 Luv of Dog rescue after being discovered in a hoarding situation. She had a lot of fairly…

Mysterious, Macabre, and Moving: The Art of the Lunatique Boutique

FARGO — If you’re looking to set a special spooky mood with a piece of original art, a local artist’s space in downtown might be just what you need. Deanna Dahlsad is the driving creative force behind Lunatique Boutique. Her work is influence by the Victorian era. She uses sustainably and ethically sourced insects, animal bones, feathers and other parts,…

RDO Hosts 25th Annual Caters Taters Fundraising Event With Farm in the Dell

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — RDO hosts its 25th annual Caters Taters fundraising luncheon with proceeds going this year to “Farm in The Dell”. R.D. Offutt Company is one of the largest potato growers in the nation. At this event, volunteers serve up steaming potatoes and all the toppings. Each year different charitable organizations are chosen to be a part of…