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Fercho YMCA Hosts 6th Annual Burn the Bird Thanksgiving Race

This 5K and 10K leaves participants feeling guilt-free while eating their Thanksgiving meals

FARGO, N.D. — Over 900 people arrived bright and early to participate in Fercho YMCA’s 6th annual Thanksgiving Day Burn the Bird 5K and 10K. “Part of our goal is to do healthy living in the community and this is just right in line with that,” YMCA president Steve Smith said. Runners and walkers of all ages came out to be…

Shoppers Buy Last Minute Goods at Markets Open on Thanksgiving

The Asian and American Supermarket stayed open for part of the day

FARGO, N.D. — Most stores and restaurants are closed for the holiday, but some markets were still open for part of the day. One grocery store, the Asian and American Supermarket on Main Avenue, stays open on holidays. The owner, John Huynh, says people still come in to grab those last–minute goods for their meals. The store closed earlier than usual so…

Information on Valley City Shooting Suspect Released

Police are searching for suspect in Wednesday night shooting

UPDATE – Valley City Police release new information on a shooting suspect. Authorities say he is a black man with shoulder-length dreadlocks. He’s five feet 11 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds. He was last seen wearing dark sweatpants and a crewneck sweatshirt. He was last seen driving a tan or light gold late model Pontiac Grand Prix. Police say…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Obie

Room at the table? You should definitely invite Obie for Thanksgiving.

We’ve got the cutest little turkey you could ever hope to meet for our Thanksgiving Pet Connection. Obie, a pit bull-type cross with cuddles to spare, was surrendered by his owner when that person couldn’t care for him following Obie’s seizure diagnosis. But he hasn’t let his heartbreak stand in the way of his ability to give affection to folks….

Salvation Army Offers Food and Company With Early Thanksgiving Meal

The meal included turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pie

FARGO, N.D. — Even though we have one day until Thanksgiving, the Salvation Army served up an early Thanksgiving meal, open to anyone in the community. “It’s a great opportunity to help folks who are in need, it’s a great opportunity for socialization, sometimes folks— don’t necessarily need a free meal but they live by themselves, and it’s just a rotten…

Filling in the Cracks of Modern Day Slavery: A Survivor’s Story and the Red Sand Project’s Solution

About 40.3 million people are human trafficking victims globally

FARGO, N.D. –It’s a silent industry in more than 100 countries and in all 50 states, ruining lives and shattering families. In our lead story, KVRR’s Danielle Church tells us how a small group is fighting this industry, and in the process, taking on a task as big as the world itself. Trauma blocks some of the details but the…

Healing Touch Chiropractic Helps Family After Tragedy

Suggested donations include money and gift cards

WEST FARGO, N.D. — One chiropractic office in is giving back to the community by helping a family in need. Dr. Tiffany Johnson says every year, they pick a family that’s going through sickness or tragedy. This year, they’re helping the Radtke family, which recently lost their husband and father in an accident. The program will put together a care package…

Sen. Hoeven Thanks Entrepreneurs at One Million Cups Reunion

One Million Cups gives entrepreneurs the chance to connect and share their ideas with other entrepreneurs

FARGO, N.D. – Senator Hoeven thanks entrepreneurs for their contribution to the state of North Dakota at One Million Cups’ fourth annual speaker reunion. One Million Cups gives entrepreneurs the chance to connect and share their ideas with other entrepreneurs. Over 30 innovators are given one minute to give an update on their innovations. Zoe Bundy, a young entrepreneur, was…

Workers Finish Construction Along 13th Avenue

There will now be six open lanes in Fargo and five open lanes in West Fargo

FARGO/WEST FARGO, N.D. – The end of the 13th Avenue road construction is something we can all be thankful for this holiday season. Workers will be done cleaning up construction on both the Fargo and West Fargo sides of the street by the end of the day. The completion of the 13th Avenue project gives drivers more room with six…

Army Corps 2019 Work Plan Includes Another $35 Million For Fargo-Moorhead Flood Protection

The funding will cover work on the inlet structure south of Horace, the control structure on the Wild Rice River as well as additional design work

FARGO, ND — More federal money is going into flood protection for Fargo-Moorhead. Senators Hoeven and Heitkamp announced that $35 million is included for flood protection construction in the Army Corps 2019 work plan. Hoeven says the “funding comes at a critical time and will help ensure the project’s procurement process and construction can move forward”. The funding will cover work…