CANDY

Friendly Smiles Cosmetic Dentistry Has a Solution for Your Excess Halloween Candy

Donated candy will be sent to troops and first responders

FARGO, N.D. — If you’ve got piles of candy from Halloween night, you can spare some cavities and put it towards a good cause. Friendly Smiles Cosmetic Dentistry is doing a candy buyback that helps our heroes. All donated candy goes towards Operation Gratitude, which sends treats to troops and first responders. “We could get candy away from the kids, so…

Police Give Tips for Staying Safe on Halloween Night

Drivers should be especially careful of kids running around

If you still want to head out to get those last minute treats, make sure you’re keeping safety top of mind. “Beware that there are a lot of little ones out there who are trick or treating, they’re happy go lucky, they’re excited to get candy and they’re not keeping personal safety in mind,” Jessica Schindeldecker with the Fargo Police…

Will the Weather Ruin Halloween Fun? Staying Warm While Trick or Treating

Dressing for Halloween can be difficult if temperatures drop for October 31st

FARGO, N.D. — Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year for kids but will cold temperatures ruin the fun? KVRR’s Jessie Cohen learned some creative ideas families and Halloween store staff have come up with so they can still trick–or–treat door to door. October 31st is about the creeps, the costumes and of course, the candy….

West Fargo Park District Encourages Kids to Celebrate Easter Early

Annual Easter Egg Hunt invites kids to dig up eggs, meet the Easter Bunny, and win prizes

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Easter may not be until Sunday, but that isn’t stopping kids from getting into the holiday spirit early. Several kids hunted for Easter eggs in exchange for prizes at the West Fargo Park District’s annual Easter Egg hunt. Kids also had the chance to take pictures with the Easter Bunny and pet baby chicks. Representatives from the…

Moorhead Police Searching for Candy Thief

He also could be a suspect in other thefts the same night

  MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead police are asking for you help apprehending a thief with a sweet tooth. The say the man stole a candy vending machine from the Cash Wise Liquor on December 11th around 6:20 p.m. He also could be a suspect in other thefts the same night. Police ask anyone with any info to contact them in…

Hershey’s, Campbell’s Expand Snack Businesses

Campbell's and Hershey's are taking snack time seriously

NATIONAL — A well-known candy-maker is getting into the healthy snack business and a soup-maker is expanding. Hershey’s has just acquired Amplify Snack Brands for $1.2 billion. Amplify makes healthy-branded snacks like Skinny Pop Popcorn and Oatmega protein bars. The company comes with about 600 employees as Hershey’s continues to try to move beyond its staple of candies and chocolate…

Local Dentist Office Collects Halloween Candy for Troops and First Responders

last year they donated more than 300 pounds of candy

FARGO, ND — If you’re still riding your sugar high from Halloween and don’t think you can fit one more piece of candy in, we may have just what you need. A local business is willing to take that candy off your hands and is giving back to service men and women in the process. We’re told sharing is caring and…

Courts Plus Hosts Community Halloween Carnival

Those working the event say every year the carnival attracts a large number of community members.

FARGO, ND — There’s only one place you can grab free Halloween goodies, win prizes playing carnival games, and enjoy inflatable obstacle courses. It’s all at the Courts Plus Community Fitness Halloween Carnival! Courts Plus in south Fargo holds the event each year, giving trick or treaters a chance to have a little more fun before they go door to…

Starbucks Unveils Zombie Frappuccino for Halloween

The Zombie Frappuccino is here

  NATIONAL — If you went bananas over Starbucks’ Unicorn Frappuccino, then wait until you get a load of their special drink for Halloween. The Zombie Frappuccino is here. It’s made of tart apple and caramel flavored Frappuccino crème and topped with red mocha drizzle and pink whipped cream, that looks like a fluffy brain. The flavor is inspired by…