FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Salvation Army of Fargo-Moorhead is making sure families with children don’t have to “go without” during the holidays. The nonprofit is holding its annual Christmas Toy Distribution Monday and Tuesday at Hope Lutheran Church in south Fargo. Over the past few years, the event has provided toys and gifts for more than 450 area families….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Great Plains Food Bank is getting an early Christmas present. And it’s delivered by, who else? Amazon. It’s part of an ongoing partnership between the shipping giant and the local food bank. Great Plains Food Bank serves a huge part of the region including North Dakota and Clay County on the Minnesota side. The $10,000 check…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Someone in North Dakota is $150,000 richer, just in time for the holidays. The Powerball winner matching four white balls and the Powerball. The ticket was sold through the North Dakota Lottery’s Pick & Click online play service. The lucky winner is from Bismarck but chooses to remain anonymous. She says she plans to pay off…
FARGO — It’s been called the Pulitzer prize of education innovation. And a Dakota-based firm is getting attention for making the shortlist of semifinalists for the million-dollar Yass Prize. Be More Colorful is a virtual reality company that works to bring students into workplaces across the state without ever leaving the classroom. Among their products is a workplace immersion experience that…
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Two men had to be rescued after a sheet of ice broke away from the shores of Lake Ashtabula, north of Valley City. The rescue happened Saturday night. Valley City Fire Chief Scott Magnuson says two people walked out, pulling their ice shed behind. While fishing, they heard a loud crack or bang. When they…
BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — An update to a story that we first brought you last night. Beltrami County Deputies and Kelliher firefighters rescued 35 people stranded on Upper Red Lake. Authorities say a large ice chunk broke from the shore before 5 p.m. Sunday. Last night, Beltrami County authorities said about 40 to 50 people were on the ice….
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — All election ballots would be counted by hand under a proposal that could go to North Dakota voters, potentially achieving a goal of activists across the country who distrust modern vote counting but dismaying election officials who say the change would needlessly delay vote tallies and lead to more errors. Backers of the proposed ballot measure…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — For those wanting hand made items for gifts for the holidays, you’re in luck. The Makers Market was hosted at Fargo Brewing Company. This market was free to attend for all ages and complete with 20+ local artisans with all handmade items, food, and drinks available. This market is hosted monthly and the vendors are grateful…
BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — Emergency responders work to get dozens of people stranded on the ice in Beltrami County. About 40 to 50 people are stuck on Upper Red Lake after ice broke away from the shore. Around 7:20 this evening, authorities in Beltrami County say responders are working to get everyone safely back to shore. They say strong…
THOMPSON, N.D. (KVRR) — One man is seriously hurt when he was ejected from his Off Highway Vehicle. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 42-year-old Lucas Schafer, of Grand Forks, was headed west on 9th Avenue Northeast from Thompson to Grand Forks. The crash happened shortly after 6 p.m Friday. Authorities say his Polaris Ranger went into the south ditch,…
