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Minn-Dak Woodturners Association hosts woodturning extravaganza

MOORHEAD, Minn., (KVRR) — A woodturning extravaganza comes to Moorhead. The Minn-Dak Woodturners Association hosted this event at In The Chips in Moorhead. The extravaganza was free to attend and complete with cookies, coffee, and woodworkers using machines to make items. The Minn-Dak Woodturners Association hosted the event to show people that woodturning can be fun and a good hobby….

The Chamber Hosts The Annual “State of the Cities”

FARGO, N.D., (KVRR)- Mayors from across the metro got together for the Chamber’s annual State of the Cities presentation at Delta by Marriott in Fargo. The event included mayors from Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead, Dilworth, and Horace. The event spotlighted several new projects like the Fargo Sports Complex, Moorhead Community Center and Library, Dilworth Fire Station, and an expansion at…

A blizzard on the international border may cause problems for North Dakota and Minnesota

FARGO, N.D., (KVRR)- A blizzard occurring at the international border may cause problems for the rest of North Dakota and Minnesota. National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning for multiple counties in north-eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota until 6 pm. After this event, arctic air is expected to come into the area dropping temperatures and causing very cold wind…

Fargo Public School Board hosts meetings about long term plans

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Public School District is holding meetings this week to answer questions about its Long Range Facility Plan. The school district’s Long Range Facility plan will be used to help determine what happens to some of the district’s aging schools—and how to handle the consequences of those changes. James Hand, Fargo Public Schools Director of Facilities,…

Holy Cross Catholic Church places bell tower in place

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- Holy Cross Catholic Church in West Fargo is making major strides towards being completed later this year. The church raised the final piece of its 138 foot bell tower on the new church which is currently under construction. This final piece in place marks the completion of the church’s frame structure. The full tower will have…

Great Plains Food Bank receives close to $100,000 in donation from Hornbacher’s

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Great Plains Food Bank received a huge donation Wednesday from Hornbacher’s to help with their operations. The $98,991 came from the Feed Hope campaign, which ran during December. “Never ceases to amaze me what our community does for those in need,” said Matt Leiseth, the president of Hornbacher’s. “When they see that there is a…

LIVE: Winter Track Meet With HOPE Inc.

Warm up the heart -- both literally and figuratively -- with one of the region's best-loved nonprofits.

FARGO — Does the thought of going out in the cold this weekend get your heart racing — and not in a fun way? Here’s a way you can get out of the house and still stay warm, with one of the region’s most heart-warming nonprofits. HOPE Inc. is getting ready for their winter indoor track meet this weekend. It’s got…

Dakota Territory Gun Collector Association hosts gun show at Red River Valley Fairgrounds

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A public gun show was hosted at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds this weekend. The Dakota Territory Gun Collectors Association hosted the gun show for its members and the public. This event was complete with guns, antique guns, accessories, decorations, and much more for purchase. The event allowed local business owners to show off their products to…

Feed My Starving Children Fargopack starts record breaking meal packing effort

FARGO, N.D., (KVRR)- The Feed My Starving Children Fargopack has started its record breaking meal effort. The nonprofit and volunteers throughout the red river valley have started to make meals for children around the world. They have packed out the Fargo dome with over 40 truckloads of food and materials to make food packs. Their goal is to make 10…