Fairchild Equipment donates Walk-In Freezer for Rural Food Access Through Great Plains Food Bank and North Dakota Rural Electric Cooperatives Foundation.FARGO — The Great Plains Food Bank is thanking a local machinery company for the donation of a walk-in freezer worth around seventy-five-thousand dollars. The freezer was originally located in the new factory for Fairchild Equipment, but it has been…
MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Those willing to brave the cold for a little recreation this Saturday also managed to chip in for a good cause. Big Cat Disc Golf hosted the 10th annual Moorhead Ice Bowl at Woodlawn Park. The Ice Bowl is a nationwide celebration of disc golf, hosted by local, individual organizations throughout the country. Entry for the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Over 60,000 entries were submitted to be this year’s recipient of Gate City Bank’s Giving Hearts Day $25,000 donation. And this year, Heart N Soul Community Cafe is the winner. “Just kind of speechless, overwhelmed, but it’s just, it’s really going to help us serve our mission and serve people in need of a meal. A…
MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Community members packed a local pickleball venue to raise money for a West Fargo man who is battling a rare form of cancer for the second time. Brad Lindblad was first diagnosed with epithelioid sarcoma at age 23. He fought off the cancer and has since gone on to mentor other cancer patients while having three…
MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – A nonprofit run by socially conscious students looking to make a difference in the community spent Saturday packing hygiene kits for the less fortunate. The Life Care Unites Foundation is spearheaded by three siblings – one in 11th grade, two in 8th – who hold events like the Hygiene Haul to gather supplies and pack them…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A local group of hobbyists had great success with a food collection fundraiser last year – so they brought it back for another installment. The Fargo-Moorhead Radio Control Car Club held their 2nd annual Race Against Hunger at their indoor track at the Bowler on December 20. The event is organized in coordination with the Great…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Salvation Army served up their annual Thanksgiving meal today for those in need. The organization opened its doors at 11 A.M. to begin serving a traditional spread of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and other such items. Salvation Army staff says donations from the community and the work of its volunteers are a large part of…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Local students are again gearing up to collect supplies and raise money for the vulnerable members of our community. It’s almost time for the annual Fill the Dome event at the Fargodome. It’s been taking place since 2007 and has collected 2.6 million pounds of food in that time. This year, the Metro Area Student Ambassadors…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With SNAP benefits temporarily paused, Capital Credit Union is working with the Emergency Food Pantry to provide extra support. The credit union donated $15,000 as well as non-perishable food items from both branch locations. The donation comes at a time when the pantry has seen an increased need for food for families. Daily clients have doubled…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Mayor Shelley Carlson proudly announced on Thursday Essentia Health’s donation of one million dollars. The donation comes from their commitment in bringing together Moorhead for a lifelong health and wellness journey. “Together, the city of Moorhead and Essentia Health envision a future where innovation, collaboration, and education converge to create a healthier, vibrant community that…
