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“The Power Of Community” United Way Celebrates Kick Off Event

United Way of Cass Clay is showcasing the success of local businesses giving back and having a positive impact on the community.

September 18, 2019

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FARGO N.D — United Way of Cass Clay is showcasing the success of local businesses giving back and having a positive impact on the community. They held a kickoff event called “the power of community realized. It included keynote speakers that touched on the importance of giving back to the community. The event also gave people the chance to help…

Dialing into charity, Radio Station Raises Money For Roger Maris

September 6, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Tuning that dial to supporting those who are battling cancer.That’s what 61 for 61 is doing to help raise money for Fargo’s Roger Maris Cancer Center. The drive includes a 12–hour radio marathon with 107.9 The Fox, food and a Silent Auction to raise money. One of the hosts of the radioathon who says the money raised…

Bikers Ride To Raise Money For Veterans

August 31, 2019

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WEST FARGO N.D. — The sound of Motorcycles revving, bikers and veterans alike are sharing stories at the West Fargo VFW as they get ready to go for the Veterans Warrior Ride. “We do it every year, and our goal is to raise funds for veterans throughout the year as well as this big event. All the proceeds we earn…

Having An Axe To Grind With Homelessness With Fargo Charity Drive

August 15, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – Churches United and Triple Ax in Fargo have teamed up to fight homelessness. The ax throwing company donates a portion of its profits for the night to the organization. Triple Ax is Fargo’ s first ax throwing destination off of 52nd avenue south. The money raised tonight goes to helping those in need as well as boosting…

Paying It Forward, Fargo Family Gives Back to Community With Help From Toys

August 9, 2019

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FARGO N.D. –At the 7th Day Adventist Church, close family and friends are packing toys to give out to local hospitals. As they’re doing good for the community, what brought them together is a sad story taking the lives of two kids. Trista Curry Mom: “Last year on Maxwell’s birthday we wanted to something to stay busy, and it ended…

Beating The Odds, community gathers to help pay little girl’s medical bills

August 8, 2019

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FARGO N.D – At the Avalon Center in Fargo people gathered here for Finley’s Fight Fundraiser to help support the one–year–old who suffered a non–accidental traumatic brain injury leaving her with a fractured skull at daycare. The event is not able to mourn an injury but celebrating a turnaround. “She was in the ICU fighting her life for many, many…

Megagamers Unite for Sanford Children’s Hospital

Gamers from around the Midwest raised money for the Sanford Children's Hospital Extra Life Program

June 10, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – War and Chaos are raising money for charity. Gamers from across the Midwest gathered at the West Acres Mall to play Sickle: A Megagame. They aren’t just having fun; they are raising money for a good cause. This past weekend, gamers from as far away as Chicago came to Fargo to play in a once–in–a–lifetime event, a…

Muscatell Subaru Donates Nearly $15,000 to Ronald McDonald House

They've donated over $56,000 to Ronald McDonald House over three years

April 18, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Muscatell Subaru presented a check to Ronald McDonald House with proceeds from the “Share the Love” event. It’s held every year, and $250 from every new car sold or leased goes towards a charity of the buyer’s choice. This year’s check was $14,848. In over three years, Muscatell Subaru has donated $56,216 to Ronald McDonald House. The charity…

Burning at Orangetheory Fitness for Derrick Jacobs; How the Community is Honoring Him One Year Later

Hearts were heavy on January 6th of 2018...but one year later, the right kinds of celebrations are in place for Derrick Jacobs

January 6, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — One year ago, Derrick Jacobs of Fargo took his own life. Now 365 days later, friends and family are working out together to honor his memory. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen shows us how Orangetheory is more than just a work out. Hearts were heavy on January 6th of 2018…but one year later, the right kinds of celebrations are…

RDO Presents “Caters Taters” Check Worth Over $83,300 to Great Plains Food Bank

RDO's Caters Taters for Charity has been going on for 19 years

November 27, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — RDO presented a check of the proceeds from last week’s “Caters Taters for Charity” to the Great Plains Food Bank. RDO raised over $83,300 at the event and all of the money will go towards fighting hunger. Caters Taters included a potato lunch, raffle, and door prizes. RDO is the largest potato grower in North America. Caters Taters…