Addie Loerzel Archives - KVRR Local News

Delta Airlines Replaces Moorhead Teen’s Electric Wheelchair Damaged in June

August 29, 2023

TJ Nelson,

Addie and her new electric wheelchair/FacebookMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Finally some good news for young community activist Addie Loerzel: Delta Airlines has replaced her damaged electric wheelchair. Addie and her mom Marisa Bengtson-Loerzel say Delta trashed the last one in June. The teen has spina bifida and relies on a wheelchair to move on her own. With the loss of…

Loerzel Family Launches Social Media Campaign For Disability Awareness After They Say Airline Trashed Wheelchair

Addie Loerzel is well-known in our community for her annual Royal Cupcake Stand that helps make dreams come true for sick kids. Now she and her family are looking for help raising awareness about treatment of disabled people.

August 28, 2023

Adam Ladwig,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Addie Loerzel is well-known in our community for her annual Royal Cupcake Stand that helps make dreams come true for sick kids. Now she and her family are looking for help raising awareness about treatment of disabled people. Addie and her mom Marisa say Delta Airlines trashed her electric wheelchair in June. The teen has spina…

LIVE: Addie Loerzel Pays It Forward For A Decade With Royal Cupcake Stand

For a decade now, Addie Lorezel and her team of royal princesses have been helping make dreams come true with the power of cupcakes

August 7, 2023

Adam Ladwig,

For a decade now, Addie Lorezel and her team of royal princesses have been helping make dreams come true with the power of cupcakes. Addie’s Royal Cupcake stand is Tuesday afternoon. Addie Loerzel, her mom and friends spent the weekend baking three thousand cupcakes from scratch. They’ve been doing it since 2013 You can hang out with costumed princesses…

Moorhead woman says Delta Airlines damaged daughter’s wheelchair

Marisa and Addie Loerzel want to raise awareness for disability rights.

July 6, 2023

Hami Arain,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A Moorhead woman is going after Delta Airlines through social media for apparently damaging her daughter’s electric wheelchair. Marisa Loerzel is calling on Delta Airlines to improve accommodations for passengers with disabilities to avoid similar incidents for other passengers. Her daughter, Addie has Spina Bifida and they both traveled to Maine where Addie participated in a…

Addie’s Royal Cupcake Stand celebrates 10 years of charity

August 9, 2022

Hami Arain,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A long-time charity event is growing to new royal heights. Addie’s 10th Royal Cupcake Stand brought the community out and into the sunshine. Princesses and villains came to First International Bank and Trust in Moorhead for cupcakes, lemonade and to support The Sunshine Foundation. It grants wishes for kids battling illness and disease. Addie Loerzel says…

LIVE: Addie’s Royal Cupcake Stand Returns

Addie's Royal Cupcake Stand Is Tuesday, August 10th from 3:00-5:30 at First International Bank & Trust in Moorhead

August 9, 2021

Adam Ladwig,

She’s bringing sweets and sunshine back to the valley this morning, all to help a young girl in the metro live her dream. Addie’s Royal Cupcake Stand returns Tuesday afternoon at First International Bank & Trust in Moorhead. You can meet royal characters and buy cupcakes in person once again this year. Last year’s cupcake stand was a drive-thru…

Addie Loerzel of Addie’s Royal Cupcakes collects 104 backpacks for the homeless

Moorhead Mayor, Shelly Carlson and Fargo Mayor, Dr. Tim Mahoney helped deliver the backpacks

April 30, 2021

George Gonzales,

FARGO, N.D. & MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Three local shelters receive a much needed surprise from two girls in the community. “She’s always thought of other people, always and I’m really proud of her. She is always looking for that next way to give back,” Addie’s mother Marisa Loerzel said. Addie Loerzel of Addie’s Royal Cupcakes stand had a goal…

Social Distancing: Persevering Through Pandemic Disappointment

We Get A Great Lesson In Perspective As We Face Disappointment After Disappointment As A Result Of Social Distancing

May 1, 2020

Adam Ladwig,

In the name of social distancing and staying safe, a lot of us are having to give up a lot of things. There are events and milestones people have been looking forward to for years in some cases, like graduations, weddings, birthdays and anniversaries. And you know, it sucks, even if you understand why it’s important to hold off…

2019 MN Miss Amazing Teen Jr Teaches People How To Be A Better Friend

This Is The First Time Addie Has Hosted An Online Reading Session.

March 25, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — 2019 Minnesota Miss Amazing Teen Junior Addie Loerzel took to Facebook to teach people about how to be a better friend. She read “A Rainbow Of Friends” on a live-stream while asking people in comments about how they liked the book. The teen is known for her annual Addie’s Cupcake Stand that goes to benefiting the Sunshine…

Addie Loerzel of Addie’s Royal Cupcake Stand Receives Top Honor

Addie is getting 1,000 dollars, a medallion and a trip to Washington, D.C. in May.

February 11, 2020

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Eighth-grader Addie Loerzel of Moorhead is one of two Minnesota teens named top youth volunteers of 2020 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Addie is being recognized for her Addie’s Royal Cupcake stand, which she’s hosted every year since 2013. She sells thousands of cupcakes each year to raise money for the Sunshine Foundation. All of…