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Advocates vow to continue fighting Minnesota’s new e-pull tab laws

MOORHEAD MINN. (KVRR) – An advocacy group is speaking out against Minnesota’s new e-pull tab laws, claiming it could result in the loss of millions of dollars in funding. Democratic Minnesota State Senator Rob Kupec said, “There was a court decision that basically said the way E pull tabs work right now can no longer happen. This open all feature…

Economic Development meeting to discuss labor recruitment in metro

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Workforce recruitment was a big topic at the annual Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Committee Board meeting. Business leaders discussed the size of the local workforce and the methods being used to bring more workers to the area. This is the first time the metro has been engaged in a massive workforce recruitment initiative of this scale….

Metro Hornbacher’s Host Annual Gobble it Up for United Way

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hornbacher’s and United Way team up once again for “Gobble It Up for United Way” to help people struggling with homelessness. All eight Hornbacher’s locations in the metro served up a turkey sandwich lunch for people to gobble along with chips, ice cream and a drink for a suggested $7 donation. Funds from that will help…

Great Plains Food Bank introduces new Kitchen Coalition program

FARGO N.D. (KVRR) – Great Plains Food Bank introduces its new Kitchen Coalition program. It works with neighbors and community leaders to make sure that the meals represent people’s dietary and cultural needs. The program then partners with local restaurants and caterers that turn food bank ingredients into nutritious, freshly prepared meals. The group has partnered with the VA, Gladys…

LIVE: Sounds Like A New Season

The FM Symphony kicks off its return with a new season starting this weekend.

FARGO — Just in time for fall’s approach this weekend, it’s starting to sound like a lot of fun for classical music fans in the region. It’s the kickoff of the start of the new season for the Fargo-based FM Symphony, its 92nd. The classical performing arts company is welcoming guest violinist Rachel Barton Pine. Conductor Chris Zimmerman calls Pine…

Business owners raise $40,000 for July 14 ambush shooting victims

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Three businesses raise $40,000 to support those involved in the July 14 ambush in south Fargo. “This all came together, Kelly Visto of Big Erv’s and Keith with Midwest Tree Service and Skooter’s Plumbing were going to have a private party, actually. Then, this tragedy happened. So, we decided to turn it into a benefit to…

Salvation Army’s Coats for Kids & Families drive begins

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — While we still have beautiful weather in the 80s across our region, winter is coming, and the Salvation Army wants to make sure everyone has access to warm clothing. The nonprofit teams up with Hornbacher’s now accepting applications for its annual Coats for Kids and Families as we prepare for the season. Put your old, gently…