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Salvation Army Serves Up Annual Thanksgiving Meal

Staff says they expect to serve over 250 people today.

November 26, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Salvation Army served up their annual Thanksgiving meal today for those in need. The organization opened its doors at 11 A.M. to begin serving a traditional spread of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and other such items. Salvation Army staff says donations from the community and the work of its volunteers are a large part of…

Bundle Up Your Baby Bump Helps Families In Need

Bundle Up Your Baby Bump Seeks to Help Needy Families for the Colder Months

The biannual event saw a spike in attendance with many concerned about the suspension of SNAP benefits.

November 9, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Catholic Charities of North Dakota first sensed that families in the Fargo-Moorhead area were in need during the pandemic – and their biannual event, Bundle Up Your Baby Bump, has been occurring ever since. This one, held at Trinity Lutheran Elementary in West Fargo, is the 9th item giveaway. With the uncertainty over SNAP benefits…

Cheesy for Charity brings in over $2,700 for United Way

November 7, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Holiday Inn once again teamed up with United Way of Cass Clay to bring cheesy dishes to try. This year marks the second annual Cheesy for Charity event. The event invited local chefs and restaurants for a friendly mac and cheese competition. People from the community were invited to sample each chef’s creation of mac and…

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…

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…

Third Annual Busch Battle for Pallet of Beer

The tournament served as a fundraiser for Farm Rescue.

June 22, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. – Cornhole players turned up at the Lights in West Fargo on Saturday, raising money for a good cause – while also competing for massive prize. The third annual Busch Battle kicked off at noon. 16 teams signed up, with an entry fee of $60, and all that money is going to Farm Rescue, a nonprofit that…

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,…

Theft From Charity Trial For Faith and Charles Dixon Pushed Back to November

April 21, 2025

TJ Nelson,

Faith Shields-Dixon & Charles DixonFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The criminal case of a local activist and her husband is being pushed back again. The trial that was supposed to start this month for Faith and Charles Dixon is now scheduled for November. A hearing was held this afternoon by Zoom as attorneys ask for more detailed information about the charges…

65th Annual Toppers Car Show Stuns with Wide Array

The assortment of cars filled two massive rooms of the arena.

March 30, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

One of the many beauties on display on the Veterans Memorial Arena floor.WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “We’ve got some really fabulous cars this year, I gotta tell ya,” said Toppers Custom Car Club President Rich Barnes. 92 to be exact, and they were everywhere you looked inside the Veterans Memorial Arena in West Fargo. This is the 65th annual…

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…