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Tax Season Is Here and Free Help Is Available

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — There are many ways that you can get help with your taxes. AARP Foundation Tax Aide will be offered starting on Thursday. Appointments are required at all three sites in the metro: Moorhead Public Library, Fargo Public Library and Hjemkomst Center. In East Grand Forks at Campbell Public Library and in Devils Lake at Dakota Prairie…

“Rejoice & Sing”: Concordia College hosts its annual Christmas Concerts

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — It was the final performance for Concordia College’s annual Christmas Concerts. This year’s theme is “Rejoice and Sing.” Concordia has been putting together the seasonal concert for 97 years. There was a packed crowd for the show that came complete with a band, three choir groups, and props that were used throughout the show. For those…

Concordia College announces the Concordia Promise program which will cover students tuition in full

MOORHEAD, MINN. (KVRR) – The new program which will start the fall of 2024 will allow for students whose family has an Adjusted Gross Income below 90,000$ to have their full tuition covered. “Sometimes families are surprised even if they’re a little bit beyond that 90,000 income threshold how affordable Concordia can be because of the scholarships and financial aid…

Concordia students rally for Palestine

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – As the Israel-HAMAS war rages on, there are civilians are being caught up in the carnage. Over 100 people made their presence felt at Concordia College by rallying for Palestine. “We need to stand up because people in Gaza right now are dying every minute,” said Diana, a Concordia student. “We’re not going to be able…

Concordia students volunteer during annual Hands for Change

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — New students at Concordia College are already making a difference in the community. During orientation week, students are helping out with the annual Hands for Change outreach event. One of the locations is at Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Moorhead. They are spread out at 24 different service projects in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Classes…

Thousands of ears of corn served up at Concordia College

Annual Corn Feed, August 2023MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Concordia College hosts its annual Cobber Corn Feed. The event is open to everyone from alumni and students to the general public. It’s an all-volunteer effort to shuck 3,500 ears of corn for tonight’s feast. Not only are they serving up free corn, they have live music and inflatables for kids. This…

19th Annual Fargo Marathon Results

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Abraham Talam Kipkemei wins the 19th annual Fargo Marathon. He finished at just over 2 hours and 19 minutes. Kipkemei, from Kenya, broke a 37-year-old record 2 weeks ago at the Lincoln Marathon in Nebraska by fifteen seconds. Rumors swirl around the 45-year-old’s retirement from marathons. St. Louis native Sadie Smith won the women’s division at…