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Raking Flash Mob Makes a Difference for Those Who Can’t Help Themselves

Daily chores can sometimes seem like second nature that's until you are physically unable to do them

October 21, 2018

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FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — Daily chores can sometimes seem like second nature. That’s until you are physically unable to do them. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen tells us how one Fergus Falls group is taking some of that burden off people’s shoulders and making their days a little bit brighter. “I can’t get over that they would do this. It’s pretty special,”…

Community Members Welcome New Residents from Around the World to the Metro

The GFMEDC hosts a welcoming party twice a year

October 16, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Four years ago, Fahima Alizada made the move to Minnesota from Afghanistan. After starting school at Concordia, she was initially nervous about meeting people in her new home. “I was pretty shy and trying to find someone to talk, but people are so welcoming here and so nice,” said Alizada. Through the Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation’s…

Salvation Army’s “Coats for Kids” Helps Families Bundle Up for Winter

Thousands of coats are being distributed to hundreds of families

October 13, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Salvation Army’s “Coats for Kids” event is keeping the community warm as temperatures drop. About two thousand coats are being given to hundreds of families. “It’s really busy on Saturday mornings. People come in happy and they just love being here, and they’re very cooperative. They just need a warm coat. They come in with sweatshirts or…

Man Honored for His Devotion to Others this Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Gladys Ray's granddaughter says she was a constant in the community

October 8, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — As many celebrated Indigenous Peoples’ Day, dozens from around North Dakota came to Fargo to observe the holiday. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen tells us why one man was honored for devoting his life to taking care of others. A room filled with culture, appreciation, and family… …where tribal flags are presented and blessings heard… …provides hope for the…

Community Rallies Behind 6-Year-Old Boy Fighting Rare Form of Leukemia

A benefit for him included a silent auction, bake sale, and other activities

October 6, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The community is rallying behind a 6–year–old who’s fighting for his life. Six months ago, Grantley Johnson was diagnosed with acute myeloblastic leukemia, which is rare in children. “You don’t know what to say, you don’t know what to think, it completely turns everything upside down and everything you thought was going to happen, it’s not there anymore,”…

Plains Art Museum Holds Panel Discussion on Public Art

Panelists say public art is a way to engage the community

October 4, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — With the opening of the Red Ball Project, you might be thinking about the meaning of public art. The Plains Art Museum held a panel discussion where they discussed just that. Panelists included the artist behind the Red Ball Project, the director of Public Art St. Paul, a Fargo city planner, and an event coordinator for Folkways. With…

Nursing Home in Twin Valley, Minn. to Close

They say staying open isn't financially viable

October 3, 2018

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TWIN VALLEY, Minn. — Twin Valley Living Center, a nursing home, is set to close. There was a community meeting at Twin Valley Community Center to discuss the situation. The center was packed with people who wanted to voice their concerns. The mayor and city council were also in attendance. There has been talk of embezzlement and other misuse of money….

MSUM Invites Community to Take Part in Homecoming Week 2018

Throughout the week, you are invited to participate in Dragons Give

October 1, 2018

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MOORHEAD–MSUM is making sure the entire community can take part in its homecoming week festivities. Throughout the week, you are invited to participate in Dragons Give. It’s a chance to donate non-perishable food items, toiletries, and old electronics to the Great Plains Food Bank and the Rape & Abuse Crisis Center. Drop-off locations for donations are located across the entire…

Golden Drive’s Community Event Raises Awareness for Homeless Kids

There were plenty of family-friendly activities

September 29, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — It was a golden time at Bonanzaville for the Golden Drive’s 6th annual Community Event and Bike Run. It may just look like fun and games, but it’s all to help people who don’t have a place to call home. “Every child deserves a home. We need housing, we need second chances. Those who are homeless, they…

Golden Drive Homeless Kids Gets Ready For Their Big Community Event

There will be plenty of activities for kids

September 28, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — A golden event has been in the works for months, and tomorrow, Sept. 29, is the big day. Golden Drive Homeless Kids is getting ready for their sixth annual community event and bike run. They want to raise awareness for kids experiencing homelessness in the F–M area. There will be lots of activities like inflatables, games and…