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Fargo firefighters vs. police officers in 3rd annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -Fargo Fire Department competed against The Fargo Police Department for the Battle Badges Blood Drive. Spokes Person for Eastern North Dakota and Northwestern Minnesota Red Cross Lynette Nyman said,  “Every year they hold this shall we say competition, people get to come in and vote for Fargo police or for Fargo fire and donate blood which helps…

Below Zero Wrestling’s main summer event a hit with fans

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Below Zero Wrestling hosts its main summer event at Fargo Brewing Company featuring hard hits, outrageous characters and WWE legends. It’s a night of passion serving up entertainment for wrestling fans across the F-M area. “If you watch it on TV, you’re laughing, you roll your eyes…you think live music is good? Wait until you see…

Three arrested on felony robbery charges in West Fargo

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Three people are arrested and face felony charges in connection to a Thursday afternoon armed robbery in West Fargo. Police say 30-year-old Leo Jellah from Arizona, 24-year-old Ayanle Banade, and Neoh Kpasuah, of Fargo are each charged with conspiracy to commit robbery with a weapon. Officials say it was on the 100 block of 7th…

Metro Hornbacher’s Host Annual Gobble it Up for United Way

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hornbacher’s and United Way team up once again for “Gobble It Up for United Way” to help people struggling with homelessness. All eight Hornbacher’s locations in the metro served up a turkey sandwich lunch for people to gobble along with chips, ice cream and a drink for a suggested $7 donation. Funds from that will help…

Great Plains Food Bank introduces new Kitchen Coalition program

FARGO N.D. (KVRR) – Great Plains Food Bank introduces its new Kitchen Coalition program. It works with neighbors and community leaders to make sure that the meals represent people’s dietary and cultural needs. The program then partners with local restaurants and caterers that turn food bank ingredients into nutritious, freshly prepared meals. The group has partnered with the VA, Gladys…

Business owners raise $40,000 for July 14 ambush shooting victims

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Three businesses raise $40,000 to support those involved in the July 14 ambush in south Fargo. “This all came together, Kelly Visto of Big Erv’s and Keith with Midwest Tree Service and Skooter’s Plumbing were going to have a private party, actually. Then, this tragedy happened. So, we decided to turn it into a benefit to…

Salvation Army’s Coats for Kids & Families drive begins

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — While we still have beautiful weather in the 80s across our region, winter is coming, and the Salvation Army wants to make sure everyone has access to warm clothing. The nonprofit teams up with Hornbacher’s now accepting applications for its annual Coats for Kids and Families as we prepare for the season. Put your old, gently…

New straw maze set up at West Acres Mall

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Nestled in the West Acres Mall parking lot stands a new, massive straw maze. This structure is made of over 1,500 straw bales.  “It’s amazing, I can’t wait. It means a lot to us to see the community enjoy it and come out and get outdoors and make memories.” said Kathy Johnson, the co-owner of The…