FARGO, ND — Hornbacher’s celebrated its 10th annual Gobble It Up $5 Lunch on June 22nd at all locations in the metro and now they have presented a big check! Hornbacher’s was proud to present over $29,000 to the United Way. The community had an opportunity to enjoy a turkey sandwich and some snacks, while also giving back to those…
MOORHEAD, Minn — It’s only the second week of July, but the United Way has already kicked off its 19th annual School Supply Drive. Schools supplies will be collected until July 28th. The program provides a backpack and school supplies to any child attending K-12 in Cass and Clay counties. The backpacks and supplies will be distributed to students and…
FARGO, N.D. — The Red River Zoo’s Zoomobile took a trip to a downtown brewery. Flatland Brewery joined the zoo for an afternoon of outdoor fun. Every hour, staff members gave lessons about their animals and conservation. One dollar from every beer order and 50 cents from every Spicy Pie pizza slice was donated to help save endangered animals. “It’s…
WEST FARGO, ND — A West Fargo family of six has lost everything. They were able to escape their home overnight after fire broke out. “When I woke up and saw the flames last night it was terrifying,” said neighbor, Jerod Klabunde. West Fargo Firefighter Perry McClellan happened to be on his way home from another fire at about 1…
FARGO, ND — The Fargo VA Medical Center was presented with funds from the Fargo VFW after their fifth annual Derby for the Vets. The adult pinewood derby was held on February 20th at the downtown Fargo VFW. The presentation of the $21,000 check took place at the flagpole at the Fargo VA Medical Center by Post 762. In the past…
WEST FARGO, ND — Local charities are benefiting from a generous donation, thanks to Verity Homes and a national non–profit. Verity Homes and HOPE International have teamed up for the “Homes for Hope” program. A ribbon cutting was held to celebrate the sale of two new homes in West Fargo and Bismarck that help promote affordable housing. The companies were…
FARGO, ND — The Great Plains Food Bank receives a donation of nearly $112,000. Local units of CHS, a global agriculture supply company, wraps up its “Harvest for Hunger” campaign. The organization collects donations for 20 days in the month of March through a variety of fundraisers. Different branches throughout the nation participate in the campaign. CHS started the annual…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Workers at a suburban Minneapolis second hand shop found more 100 grams of marijuana in some used children’s clothes. The Maplewood Police Department posted a photo on Facebook of the accidental donation to the Once Upon a Child store with an invitation to the owner to come in and claim it. The drugs were divided up into…
FARGO, N.D. — Dig out those foam fingers and baseball hats. The RedHawks hosted their first home exhibition game of the summer. Tickets were $7 each, with a portion of the cost going toward the Shrine Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis. Both new and returning playing battled the St. Paul Saints. This is the organization’s 22nd season. Tickets are available at…
FARGO, ND — The Fargo Police Department has received a new piece of equipment that will help keep officers safe while working the streets. Thanks to city leaders, along with a generous donation from Gate City Bank, the department now has enough rifle resistant helmets to be placed in all 45 squad cars, along with 10 extra helmets to…
