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Elevate Canine Academy opens new branch in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- A new dog training academy opened up in Fargo that does dog training differently. Elevate Canine Academy based in Bismarck opened up a new branch in Fargo in early November. This new academy specializes in training reactive dogs and helping them interact with other dogs safely. They offer the general obedience and the day training program, which…

Lend a Hand Up’s Holiday Hand Up campaign is in full force

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Lend a Hand Up is doing its part to help families in need this holiday season with its “Holiday Hand Up” campaign. Donations made online now through December 15th are pooled, matched and distributed. They are given to families participating in this year’s holiday giving event. You can also make a donation by cash or check…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Sweetie

Craving something sweet? You're in luck.

FARGO — Just look at the cute little stocking stuffer we found ourselves for the holidays. If you’re looking for something sweet, Sweetie’s your girl. She’s a five and a half year old DSH tuxedo cat from Homeward Animal Shelter, and she came to them from the Fargo Pound. They don’t know much about her because of that, but they…

West Fargo teen partners with local businesses to help feed the community

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – When she was 4-years-old, Gowri Pillai saw a woman sitting on a bucket. She asked her parents if they could give her food and the fund began. Bobcat, CrossFit Fargo and Move Chiropractic are just a few of the local companies who have donated to the Drive. Last year, the food drive raised $5,541 in…

Memory Cafe makes 90 blankets in 90 minutes for blanket drive

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- The people with Memory Cafe are doing their part to help people before the cold weather hits. The nonprofit has been making blankets that will be donated to five charities: Down Home, Jeremiah Project, Ronald McDonald House, Women’s Care Center, and Churches United. The group attempted to make 90 blankets in 90 minutes or one blanket every…

LIVE: Helping Homeless Youth

Outreach worker Josh Bell speaks from experience.

FARGO — A youth homeless activist is sharing his story of life on the street to help other kids struggling in the metro this morning. Josh Bell works for Youthworks now, helping kids who are in the position he was once in. Bell says he was kicked out of the house when he was just 17. He says the experience…

Minnesota Department of Transportation Invites Public to Name this Years Eight Snowplows

MINNESOTA. (KVRR) – Back by popular demand, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is inviting the public to help name another round of eight snowplows. The eight plows will be named by each of Minnesota’s eight district’s. Each person is limited to one submission and the DOt asks to please remember to keep the submissions clean. Past winners include names like…