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Churches United Hosts Annual Gourmet Soup Kitchen

The fundraiser is one of the organization's most critical events, especially leading into the cold winter months.

October 30, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The soup was flowing tonight at the Dakota Medical Foundation, with community chefs contributing unique recipes for a great cause. It was the annual Gourmet Soup Kitchen event put on by Churches United. The Moorhead-based nonprofit is in a much better financial state than they were in 2024, but they still can use all the help…

Fargo’s Distinctive Water Tower Wins Award

The 2025 "Tank of the Year" beat out more than 300 other competitors from the United States and Canada.

October 24, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The eye-catching blue-and-psychedelic-orange paint scheme isn’t just a cool visual near downtown Fargo anymore. That new water tower has been officially named Tank of the Year for 2025 by Tnemec Company Inc., a national provider of protective coatings. Their annual contest seeks to find the most innovative tower in North America. Fargo’s entry beat out more…

Pickled Fest Quadruples Population of Wolverton

Residents of the small city in Wilkin County says having such a lively social event is invigorating.

September 7, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WOLVERTON, MN (KVRR) – Off the beaten path in Minnesota, a celebration of all things pickled caused hundreds to flock to Wolverton. The second annual Pickled Fest took place by the Red Silo in Wolverton. The event was the brainchild of the owners of the Red Silo, who wanted to increase foot traffic to their city of about 130. They…

Pup-A-Palooza Pits Corgis vs. Weenies, Raises Money for Dog Rescue

Also a part of the day's festivities was a dog contest with unique categories.

August 24, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Zoomies!FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The headline attraction of the event was a showdown between short-legged dog breeds to see who was the fastest – but you could also see furry friends of all shapes and sizes at Pup-A-Palooza. The one-of-a-kind event took place at the North Dakota Horse Park. The day got underway with a dog contest that had unique…

Hel’s Fury Wraps Up Second Successful Iteration

Organizers say the tattoo festival drew in more artists and attendees than it did last year.

May 25, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The biggest tattoo festival around is just finishing up its second installment. Hel’s Fury brought over 80 tattoo artists to Brewhalla this weekend. There were booths from popular local shops like Amarok and Zoltar Tattoo. But artists from all over the country also came to participate from as far away as states like Colorado and Georgia….

Any ideas? City of Fargo announces “Name a Snow Plow” Contest

November 21, 2024

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The City of Fargo is following Minnesota’s “snow prints” and getting in on the winter fun. They have launched its “Name a Snow Plow” Contest. The city wants people to submit their most original names for a chance to see them featured on Fargo’s snow plows. You get extra points if the names are Fargo or…

North Dakota Dollar General Stores Hit With Violations Contest Citations

June 6, 2023

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Six Dollar General stores in North Dakota that were hit with $2.5 million in fines for 32 violations are contesting those findings. A Department of Labor rep says the cases will be reviewed by the Independent Occupational Review Commission. The inspections in late 2022 in Casselton, Garrison, Hillsboro, Killdeer, Minot and Tioga found aisles, emergency exits…

Burger Royale lets customers decide best burger in downtown Fargo

June 1, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — You have a chance to make history by voting for the best burger in downtown Fargo. Downtown Fargo’s first Burger Royale is pitting local restaurants against each other to see who achieves burger supremacy. The Downtown Community Partnership and H2M Brand Haus are organizing the contest as several restaurants will have a QR code you can…

Moorhead girl is one of 13 national art contest winners

The NAHRO's "What Home Means To Me" contest is a way to raise awareness about affordable housing issues

December 3, 2020

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — With more time at home and school moving online, 10-year-old Lilly Ann Hoaglund of Moorhead found herself with more free time than usual. It’s allowed her to let her creativity flourish through her art. “It’s a way to express myself without having to say it,” she says. The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Official’s Housing America…

Code Ninjas launches contest to support families impacted by COVID-19

The winners will be notified the week of July 10.

June 15, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–Code Ninjas Fargo is launching a contest to give back to the Fargo-Moorhead community. The contest is part of a Code Ninjas’ national campaign to give 100 free camps to deserving families impacted by COVID-19. The contest begins June 15 and runs through June 28. Owner of Code Ninjas Fargo, John Rader, said, “At Code Ninjas Fargo, we’re proud…