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Volunteers Give West Fargo Woman’s Home a Much-Needed Face Lift

Rebuilding Together is a group that does free house repairs to older adults and those in need

September 18, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — A West Fargo woman’s house is getting some much–needed renovation with the help of several groups. Rebuilding Together, which has a grant through the Wells Fargo Housing Foundation, is a group that does free house repairs for older adults and people in need. Clara Fuss, 87, has been waiting months for this to happen. “I have no…

Community Comes Together to Support Solberg Family

Steven Solberg has Crohn's Disease, his newborn daughter can't hear

September 16, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — A community puts on a free–will pancake breakfast and raffles off prizes to raise money for a Fargo family who just can’t seem to catch a break. Steven Solberg has been battling Crohn’s Disease, which causes inflammation in the digestive tract, since 2015. “He was getting treatments and they wouldn’t work and that’s when he had to go…

Grand Forks Community Rallies Behind Young Girl With Rare Form of Cancer Fighting for her Life

Her family hopes to raise enough money to make her home handicap-accessible

September 15, 2018

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Emma Basting is only 2 years old, but last December, she was diagnosed with a form of cancer that many doctors hadn’t even heard of. ” very, very rare. I can’t remember the exact percentage, but it’s way below 1 percent,” John Basting, Emma’s uncle, said. Hundreds of people in Grand Forks came to a benefit to…

Ninja Warrior Maggi Thorne Inspires Athletes and Those With Disabilities With Talk at Avalon Center

The event benefits FargoMania, a competition designed for people of all abilities

September 14, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Maggi Thorne, a competitor on American Ninja Warrior, gave a special talk hosted by TNT Kid’s Fitness. “Some people look at American Ninja Warrior and they’re like, ‘oh that’s easy.’ There’s people who definitely know it’s hard. It is a lot harder than it looks,” Thorne said. She’s a mother of three and a global ambassador for a…

Third Annual “Fargo United” Event Brings Fargo Police, Community Together

Police officers played games and spent quality time with community members

September 7, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — As summer winds down, kids played games, danced to music and had fun with Fargo Police officers. For the officers, getting to spend some time with the kids in the community is something to cherish. “We try to make that connection not only in our schools, but within our neighborhoods, so having something positive like this that we…

Bridge Bash Expands and Keeps Bringing Students and Community Members Back Each Year

Greater Moorhead Days are connecting students to the community, and what better way to do that than with food, games, and live music?

September 6, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — The city of Moorhead is welcoming college students back to the area but what keeps them coming back each year? KVRR’s Jessie Cohen caught up with some Concordia seniors who say events like the Bridge Bash make Moorhead feel like home. Greater Moorhead Days are connecting students to the community, and what better way to do that…

Several Organizations Speak Out Against Recreational Marijuana Legalization

They want people to vote against Measure 3 in November

September 6, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Several people and organizations are speaking out against the legalization of recreational marijuana. They’re urging people to vote against Measure 3 in November. Representatives from North Dakotans Against the Legalization of Recreational Marijuana, the Cass County Sheriff, Smart Approaches to Marijuana, and the North Dakota Chamber argued about the harms of marijuana. They say the measure would end…

“Down Home,” a Non-Profit, Reveals New Home to Fargo Family

They took time to personalize the space as well

September 1, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — It’s a new chapter for one family who’s been trying to get back on their feet after experiencing homelessness. Shawntay Turner and her son had been going from shelter to shelter for some time, but they stepped foot in a home they can now call their own. “It’s unbelievable. I still can’t believe it,” Turner said. The space…

Pico Food Truck Joins Fargo Park District for “Food Truck for a Purpose”

A portion of the profits will be donated United Way of Cass-Clay

August 28, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Park District hosted Pico Food Truck as part of its “Food Truck for a Purpose” series. The truck was set up in front of Courts Plus Community Fitness, so people coming out of the gym could grab some freshly made tacos. A part of the profits from every meal sold will be donated to United Way of…

Unite for Justice Rally Gathers Advocates Come to Fargo: Why they are Against Judge Kavanaugh

They feel with Kavanaugh in office, human rights and the rights of workers, women and natives are in danger

August 26, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Unite for Justice rallies are happening all over the country and two groups brought one to Fargo. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen explains why those who attended are trying to prevent Brett Kavanaugh from getting on the Supreme Court. “What do you have in a country if you don’t have a rule of law and if you don’t have…