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New Life Center opens second thrift store in South Fargo

Similar to their North Fargo thrift shop, it's a way for those struggling financially to buy quality items at a reasonable price.

May 31, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The New Life Center opens a second thrift store on the 5500 block of 51st Avenue South continuing its mission helping people struggling with homelessness. Organizers say clothing is the primary product they can always use as there’s always a need for clothes. All the money they make goes back to expand programs within the New…

Memory Café celebrates 5 years with a birthday party

May 18, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -Memory Café is celebrating its 5th year of service at Bethel Church in Fargo. From pottery lessons and a fitness class to service dogs and live music, the Memory Café serves as a safe social gathering place where people experiencing mild to moderate memory loss come together. Organizers are excited to celebrate another year building relationships with…

F-M community gathers for Bans off our Bodies rally

Hundreds of thousands of people across the United States mark a "day of action" for abortion rights

May 14, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Many people in the F-M region share their thoughts. Dozens of pro-choice supporters were heard and seen chanting and marching through downtown Fargo, they had signs with many messages. Members of several organizations feel this is a potential crossroads. Rally participants say the crowd was much larger than the last protest and that was a promising…

Special Olympics athletes return to action in Moorhead

May 11, 2022

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MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Another “return to normal” event brings the community together after the COVID-19 hiatus, the regional Special Olympics return. Athletes across western Minnesota compete at Moorhead High School where they show off skills and athleticism in front of friends and family. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office helped light the torch while students from Moorhead High School, Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton,…

Golden Drive food drive aims to help the homeless

April 26, 2022

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WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Food, hygiene, bath supplies and more will be handed out from the West Fargo Fire Department to food pantries and homeless shelters across the region. They started collecting food and other items as the organization continues its dedication to helping out those experiencing a less fortunate situation. “Homeless awareness, raising awareness. You don’t need a…

Joel McHale Bringing The Laughs To Shooting Star Casino

April 26, 2022

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MAHNOMEN, Minn. (KVRR) — Actor, TV host and comedian Joel McHale is bringing the laughs to Shooting Star Casino. You can see the multi-talented comic and star of the former hit show “Community” on Friday, July 8. Tickets go on sale Monday morning at 9 on Shooting Star’s website. Prices range between $23 and $47. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News…

Moorhead looks for ideas on new library & community center

April 19, 2022

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MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Moorhead City Council approves a future ballot question asking people about a city sales tax to fund a new regional library and community center. They hosted a gathering at the Hjemkomst Center to bounce ideas off each other. Some of the amenities that might be inside the new community center include an indoor playground and a…

NDSU Students Host 11th Annual Battle of the Cents-es

March 29, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A North Dakota State University tradition continues with the 11th annual Battle of the Cents-es. The College of Health Professions and the College of Engineering are teaming up to help NDSU student Brendan Anderson. He and his wife welcomed twin girls in January. Born premature, they were admitted into the NICU. One of the girls, Wren,…

Ash Wednesday services return after COVID-19 hiatus

March 2, 2022

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MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Ash Wednesday service return to the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Moorhead for the first time in three years. The holy day marks the start of Lent, a chance for Christians to reflect, repent and ultimately celebrate life, a 40 day season of prayer and fasting. The cross on the forehead, an Ash Wednesday…

Lewis & Clark 1st Graders Donate Stuffed Animals to Essentia Health Patients

Students at Lewis and Clark Elementary School donate teddy bears and more for "National Kindness Week"

March 1, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – First graders at Lewis and Clark Elementary School are making sure children at Essentia Health Hospital are feeling comfortable by sending stuffed animals. Students collected 50 new stuffed animals during their National Kindness Week donation drive from February 14th until the 18th. Donations came from all over the community from school staff to students and family….