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The Salvation Army will host Annual Christmas Meal

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — We’re two days away from The Fargo-Moorhead Salvation Army holding its annual Christmas meal. It’s set for Friday, December 22 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm located at 304 Roberts Street, downtown Fargo. This event aims to provide a traditional meal, including ham and sweet potatoes, to people and families stretched-thin during the holiday season. Categories:…

New Native-Language Signage Coming to Region

Call it a sign of the times -- and an effort to bring awareness of native populations to Minnesota and other parts of the country.

This photo taken on Dec. 14, 2023 provided by Sarah Burks shows a paper mockup of the street signs that will go up next year in some parts of Cambridge, Mass. and include the language of the Massachusett Tribe. (Sarah Burks via AP) By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — A few years back, Sage Brook Carbone was…

Major drug bust on I-94 near Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Police and other assisting agencies made a traffic stop on I-94 that resulted in a major drug bust. On Monday, they searched the vehicle and found approximately 2,600 M30 Fentanyl pills with a street value of $26,000. Officers arrested 25-year-old Trevor Gabrick, of Plymouth; 24-year-old Desmine Moore, of Robbinsdale; 30-year-old Dupree Williams, of Hopkins; and…

Final design selected for new Minnesota State Flag

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – The Minnesota Emblems Redesign Commission has finalized its recommendation for a new state flag design. The Commission voted on modifications to the original submission known as F1953. Those modifications included the symmetry of the shape of Minnesota, the direction of the eight pointed star, and the colors. The Commission also voted for a modification to the…

Amazon gives major donation to Great Plains Food Bank

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…

Rourke Art Gallery hosts annual Holiday Market

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — For those who want holiday themed gifts, there’s still opportunities to get some. The Rourke Art Gallery and Museum in Moorhead  hosted its annual Holiday Market. This market featured everything from prints and paintings to dishes and scarves Organizers say they like the opportunity to show off stuff from local artists. Cady Rutter, Rourke Art Gallery…