FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — More than 37,000 donors have already given nearly $23 million for Giving Hearts Day as of 7:30 Thursday night. It is a 24 hour long event with around 550 charities involved. Since 2008, More than $138 million has been raised for local charities. It’s easy to donate online. Just go to giving hearts day dot org,…
BRAINERD, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A 13-year-old boy is the big winner in the annual Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza. Zac Padrnos of Hutchinson reeled in a 9.75 pound walleye Saturday which earned him either a new Ford or GMC pickup. The next largest walleye was 5.67 pounds. More than 12,000 anglers turned out at Hole In The Day Bay on…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Gate City Bank will pledge $100,000 to a lucky charity for Giving Heart’s Day. The bank is celebrating 100 years of business by continuing their mission of providing a better way of life by investing in the community. Of the six prizes, five charities will win $5,000 each while the sixth gets the big prize at…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Acres announces an annual event is coming to an end. The mall will no longer host “It’s a Wonderful Night.” The event raises money for local charities by bringing people out to the mall. Over 23 years, nearly a million dollars have been raised. Photo Courtesy: West Acres Categories: Business, Community, Local News, North…
MOORHEAD, Minn.- The indoor event is celebrating its second Winter Market at the Moorhead Mall and it featured clothing, accessories and baked goods, as well as preserved items and root vegetables. The event also had about 25 vendors, live music and a play area for kids. The organizers of the event say that it’s nice to have an event in…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo gift shop Aquablue is giving back to six local charities with a little bit of a twist. In addition to helping Ms. Preteen Prairie Rose International 2019 make blankets for the Ronald McDonald House, the store’s owner has also created mystery bags. The bags are filled with items from the store and cost $10…
FARGO, N.D. – Some call Giving Hearts Day the Super Bowl of giving and you can participate by donating to one or more of the 450 charities taking part. 2019 marks the 12th year of Giving Hearts Day. Dakota Medical Foundation, Impact Foundation, and the Alex Stern Family Foundation are hosting this event so you can make a difference in…
KVRR’s Maggie LaMere speaks with Pat Traynor, executive director of Dakota Medical and Impact Foundations, about the goals for Giving Hearts Day. Click on the link to make a donation. Categories: Morning – In The Community Tags: charities, Dakota Medical Foundation, GIVING HEARTS DAY
FARGO, N.D. — Gate City Bank launches its nomination contest where 30 charities from around the community can each win $2,500. That’s only $75,000 of the $250,000 Gate City is giving away this year as part of Giving Hearts Day. Part of the reason the bank has chosen to run their contest each year is so community members can choose who…
You really opened your wallets and purses wide on Giving Hearts Day last Thursday. The annual fundraising event raised over $13.1 million through more than 63,000 donations. Just some of the top charities included: The Arts Partnership, Emergency Food Pantry, F5 Project, Churches United for the Homeless, Great Plains Food Bank and YWCA Cass Clay. Giving Hearts Day charities have…
