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Coats for Kids and Families Event Provides Much-Needed Winter Gear

The annual event, organized by the Salvation Army, often sees more than 400 coats and over 1000 hats scooped up by locals in need.

October 9, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Colder weather is fast approaching, and many kids and families are without winter gear to keep them warm. That’s why The Salvation Army held its annual Coats for Kids and Families event at Hope Lutheran Church in Fargo on October 9. The giveaway ran from 1:00 to 7:00 P.M. and volunteers say more than 400 people…

Farm in the Dell Hosts First Fall Festival Day

Another Fall Festival day is planned for September 27.

September 21, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN – A fall-themed event out in Moorhead helped raise money and awareness for a local nonprofit. Farm in the Dell of the Red River Valley held their first Fall Festival day. There was a farmer’s market, barrel rides, and lots more. Farm in the Dell helps those with disabilities by providing them with purposeful work and life experience…

Church Quilters Create Special Quilt To Help Fundraise For Ukrainian Refugees

Quilting for Ukrainian Refugees

The quilters at Olivet Lutheran Church were more than happy to create a special quilt to help fundraise for Ukrainian refugees struggling to stay financially viable in Fargo-Moorhead.

September 17, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In a massive room at the Olivet Lutheran Church on South University Drive, dedicated quilters churn out about 250 creations a year to give to a variety of individuals in need. “Probably about half of them go to local charities here in town,” explained Donna Lewis. So when Michael Southam – a member of the congregation…

UND-Sponsored Drone Flight to Showcase Ability to Help Rural Areas

The one-hour unmanned flight will show off the progress of Project Rural Reach.

July 19, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WILLISTON to WATFORD CITY, N.D. (KVRR) – Exciting news in the field of aviation coming from the University of North Dakota. They will be conducting a long-range drone flight that aims to demonstrate how the technology could connect rural areas of the state. The flight is scheduled for 9 A.M. on Thursday, July 24. An iSight drone operated on the…

West Fargo Police Department Asks for Public Assistance in Wanner Case

Jonett was 50 years old when she disappeared after leaving work on July 11, 2023.

July 12, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The West Fargo Police department is asking for assistance in locating a woman who has now been missing for just over two years. They’re using the anniversary of the disappearance of Jonett Wanner to ask the public if they have any information regarding said disappearance. Wanner left work and was last seen at 2:30 p.m….

City of Hunter Calls for Volunteers

The city recently posted on Facebook, saying that they had food available for those willing to help out.

June 22, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

CASS COUNTY, N.D. – Cass County, in a press release issued June 22, says that volunteers are needed for cleanup efforts in the city of Hunter. The exact kind of help needed was not specified in the release; however, it can be reasonably assumed that it’s similar to other efforts, like that in the city of Page. People will need…

Burgum asks for federal help in dealing with storm damage

August 10, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has requested federal help for counties dealing with recent storms that caused more than $2 million in damage to roads and other infrastructure. The storms during the second week of June produced tornadoes and up to baseball-sized hail, caused flooding and included damaging winds of up to 93 mph. Burgum is asking that the…

United Way of Cass-Clay kicks off 2020 Donation Campaign

September 2, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — According to the United Way of Cass-Clay, 1,022 people in our community will experience homelessness on any given day. It’s a huge problem, one that the United Way is trying to solve by 2023. “Instead of asking the question ‘How do we help the homeless?’ We started to think about this community issue a little differently, and…

F-M City Officials Discuss Strategies To Help Local Businesses Affected By COVID-19

They are trying to ease financial burdens that some businesses may have.

March 20, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D. – After North Dakota Governor Burgum made the decision to close all restaurants, bars and cafes to dine-in customers, city officials in the metro met to discuss how to support those who will be affected. “The cities of both West Fargo and Fargo are looking at utility bills next month and how to help the businesses. And…

USDA Approves North Dakota Disaster Designation

USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue approved disaster relief for 47 counties in North Dakota.

November 8, 2019

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ARGUSVILLE, N.D. — USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue approved disaster relief for 47 counties in North Dakota. USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey joined both of North Dakota’s Senators and Governor Burgum to talk with local producers in Argusville. “You don’t need to drive too far from the scene to see wheat fields still out in the…