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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…

MATBUS Presents 2nd Annual Season of Giving

The first iteration gathered over 500 pounds of food for the Emergency Food Pantry.

December 5, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

One of the vehicles you can ride for free on Saturdays in December if you bring a non-perishable food item.FARGO, N.D. – The holiday season is all about giving. So Fargo’s public transportation network is making sure they do their part. MATBUS announced they are bringing back their “Season of Giving” program for its second year. The system is simple…

Swing Barrel Brewing Co. Hosts Game Watch for Good Cause

Fans of both Montana and Montana State swung by to catch the game and donate to local charities.

November 23, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Montana and Montana State alums may not get along when it comes to football, but they can definitely agree that charities like Churches United and organizations such as the Great Plains Food Bank deserve support for the work they do in the community. Swing Barrel Brewing agreed, and therefore hosted the “Brawl of the Wild” event…

Nailed It! Fundraiser Brings Fun, Awareness to Junkyard Brewing

$1 from every pint sold during the event went to Rebuilding Together F-M.

November 14, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Board games and other activities of that nature are fairly common fixtures at breweries these days. What you’re not often going to find, though, are hammering or plumbing contests. But when the creative minds behind Junkyard West Fargo and Rebuilding Together partnered up – that’s exactly what came to fruition. “I think that the plumbing…

United Way and Holiday Inn Host First Ever Cheesy for Charity Event

November 8, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — United Way and Holiday Inn brought us on a gouda journey with restaurants and vendors highlighting their cheesy dishes. “People are going from booth to booth to sample different mac and cheese varieties and they’re able to cast their vote for their favorite at the end. And all proceeds go to the United Way of Cass…

Atonement Lutheran Church Hosts “Day of Bread” Soup Buffet

The event has been taking place in some fashion for over 40 years.

November 7, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Folks from around the Fargo-Moorhead region poured into the Atonement Lutheran Church to enjoy a hearty meal – and give back to good causes. The Day of Bread soup buffet, hosted by the church, featured over 30 homemade soups, plus sandwiches and desserts. Those who purchased a $10 entry ticket ($5 for children under age 10)…

66th Annual Pancake Karnival hosted at the Fargodome

February 11, 2024

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D., (KVRR)–Pancakes, bounce houses, and all of it for charity. What can beat that? The 66th annual Pancake Karnival hosted by Kiwanis was hosted on the floor of the Fargodome. For only 10 dollars a person, people were able to enjoy pancakes, sausage, and kids were able to enjoy multiple bounce houses. This event helps fund nonprofits throughout the…

Memory Cafe makes 90 blankets in 90 minutes for blanket drive

December 6, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- The people with Memory Cafe are doing their part to help people before the cold weather hits. The nonprofit has been making blankets that will be donated to five charities: Down Home, Jeremiah Project, Ronald McDonald House, Women’s Care Center, and Churches United. The group attempted to make 90 blankets in 90 minutes or one blanket every…

Downtown Fargo’s ‘Day of Dignity’ gives to people in need

August 27, 2023

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Broadway Square came together with Fargo Cass Public Health and the FM Coalition to End Homelessness who were offering support, resources, products and pampering to members around the community in need. Day of Dignity is all about connecting those in need and showing support with free items, resources and services. Supervisor of the event Julia Beckermann…

Wings and Wheels car show gives back to F-M area veterans

July 8, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The F-M community enjoying a car show while supporting its veterans at the Fargo Air Museum. The museum teams up with Twisted Royalty for Wings and Wheels in its fourth year behind the event. In previous years, the organization has raised hundreds of thousands for ALS research, addiction awareness and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. This year,…