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Pup-A-Palooza Pits Corgis vs. Weenies, Raises Money for Dog Rescue

Also a part of the day's festivities was a dog contest with unique categories.

August 24, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Zoomies!FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The headline attraction of the event was a showdown between short-legged dog breeds to see who was the fastest – but you could also see furry friends of all shapes and sizes at Pup-A-Palooza. The one-of-a-kind event took place at the North Dakota Horse Park. The day got underway with a dog contest that had unique…

West Fargo Rallies Around Family of Brooklyn Hansen

The benefit, held at the Silver Dollar Bar & Flying Pig Grill from 4 to 7 P.M. on August 17, was packed from the moment it began.

August 17, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The parking lot was already full and the inside of the Silver Dollar Bar and Flying Pig Grill in West Fargo was already packed just minutes after the benefit for the family of Brooklyn Hansen began on August 17th. “The West Fargo community has always been amazing at pulling together for people that we care…

Motorcycle Club Organizes Ride to Raise Money for Honor Flight

Rob Peleschak said the club raised around $3,000 with last year's ride.

August 9, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The sound of motorcycle engines firing up set the tone for an exciting day of riding and fundraising in North Dakota. Brothers Keepers MC organized their fifth annual La Familia ride on Saturday, August 9, with the goal being to raise as much money for the Honor Flight of North Dakota/Minnesota. Last year, the ride…

Benefit for Meredith Olafson Shows Support

The registered nurse says the hardest adjustment has been staying sedentary after living such an active lifestyle.

June 29, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Meredith Olafson was convinced she just had the flu. At first, she tried to work through it, but her supervisor sent her home. The next time she showed up, those superiors at Sanford Medical Center, where she’s a registered nurse, overrode her objections and forced her to get herself checked out. The test results were devastating:…

Flip-Flop Golf to Benefit Mental Health

Enough With the Stigma provided flip-flops to all mini golfers because that's how Connor liked to play.

May 25, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In the spirit of Mental Health Awareness Month, a local non-profit got people out on the course at Thunder Road this weekend to help those that may be struggling with their mental health. “Enough With the Stigma” was founded by Ron and Karla Forde about two and a half years ago after their son, Connor,…

Hope Walk for Huntington’s Disease

Amy Watkin recently became board president of the Northern Plains chapter of the HDSA, and she promptly organized the first Team Hope Walk in the region.

May 3, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Many people took advantage of the lovely weather this weekend to get their steps in for a good cause. Rheault Farms saw the first ever Team Hope Walk in the Fargo region. The event was put on by the Northern Plains Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America. Huntington’s is a rare genetic disorder that…

Benefit Held for Lucas Lamb

The gifted musician and high school senior is battling stage 4 Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

May 3, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Some of the bake sale treats available at the benefit.FARGO, N.D. – A local high school senior with stage four cancer is feeling the support after the community came together for his benefit. Lucas Lamb is a senior at Fargo South High School who has recently been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. So Realty Xperts teamed with Lend a Hand Up…

FMRC Club Hosts First Winter Charity Race

The cost of entry to any race was 3 cans of food - which was then matched by the club in donating to the Great Plains Food Bank.

December 29, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The roars of remote controlled cars filled a room at the Bowler all Saturday. This place is commonly used for meetings for the Fargo-Moorhead Radio Control car club. But this time, it also benefited a good cause. The club decided to have its first ever Winter Charity Race. Donating at least three cans of food got…

Cancer Benefit for Shannyn Maack

The community is rallying around the hairstylist as she prepares for surgery and radiation.

December 1, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

One of the signs inside Speck’s on December 1st.FARGO, N.D. – Shannyn Maack was responsible. She was performing a self-examination when she found a concerning lump, so she went straight to her primary care physician who performed a scan and did discover Stage 1 Breast Cancer. Although she is facing a bilateral mastectomy and radiation, her chances to make it…

Support for Family of Jaelyn Walker

The 14-year-old was murdered in Gooseberry Park just over three months ago.

November 24, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — There was an embarrassment of riches on display at the American Legion in Moorhead on November 24th. Autographed jerseys from the likes of Harrison Smith of the Minnesota Vikings. An entire wall of gift cards up for sale. Home cooked and baked delicacies – all for a suggested donation rather than a fixed price. The only…