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Coats for Kids & Families Are Being Given Out By The Salvation Army

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Before the cold winter, the Salvation army is doing their part to help those in need. The Salvation army is running Coats for Kids and Families at the Hope Lutheran Church today and Thursday from 9am-4pm. Currently they have around 2,000 coats, snow boots, hats, gloves, and scarves in total. “We’re so grateful for the opportunity…

Pet Connection: Meet River

River has a big personality and wants a family to give her all the love, cuddles and attention she craves

  River is a 4-month-old Goldendoodle from the Uffda Animal Rescue in Cando, ND. Unlike some Goldendoodles, she doesn’t seem to be a shedder. She’s a lover. She loves kids, dogs, cats, and playing. She’s still pretty young, so they’re working on potty training. She hasn’t been spayed quite yet. But River has a big personality and wants a family…

Junkyard Brewing sets opening day for West Fargo location

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Junkyard Brewing’s West Fargo location will officially open next Wednesday, Oct. 25. Owner Michelle Juhnke says it’s taken months of preparation to make the 1970’s bank building look and feel like a comfortable and enjoyable place to gather. The taproom features two patios, three bars, and plenty of seating. The bank’s vault door will remain to…

City of Fargo introduces mandatory De-escalation Training

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – After hearing about bar staff in Fargo mistreating customers, the city made its de-escalation training mandatory for bars and restaurants which serve alcohol. After running its first course, Fargo Liquor Control Committee realized the material they were teaching to service staff was not the right fit. They have now partnered with the North Dakota Safety Council…

Two More Fargo Public Golf Courses To Close for the Season

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Park District closed El Zagal Public Golf Course over the weekend. Now they are preparing to close two more courses as the weather gets cooler. Osgood and Prairiewood Public Golf Courses will close at the end of the day this Sunday. Rose Creek and Edgewood Public Golf Courses will remain open, weather permitting. All dates…

Minnesota State University Moorhead introduces new exhibit for Equality

MOORHEAD, MINN (KVRR) – MSUM has opened a new exhibit for their E-Quality program established in 1968. Created by then President John Naumaier, this program was designed to help minority students attend and afford college in the height of the civil rights era.  The goal was to make college possible for people who couldn’t because of poverty, class, or color….