food

Students Fill the Dome With 193,201 Pounds of Food

More than 50 schools participated in the challenge

FARGO, N.D. — Now that students from more than 50 local schools have filled the Fargodome floor for the annual “Fill the Dome”, it’s time to fill some boxes. They spent all morning packing boxes of food that were weighed at Great Plains Food Bank. They brought in 193,201 pounds of food this year. Food bank employees say it’s estimated the…

Hundreds of Vendors Showcase Handmade Goods At “The Big One” Art and Craft Fair

It's been going on for 30 years in Fargo

FARGO,  N.D. — Over 200 vendors filled the Fargodome for the 30th annual “The Big One” Art and Craft Fair. All vendors make their own products and organizers say the size and variety of the show sets it apart from other similar events. Vendors showed off everything from jewelry to bags to home décor. There are also baked goods like jams…

Prairie Roots Food Co-op Welcomes New General Manager

Trae Long relocated from Louisiana

FARGO, N.D. — Prairie Roots Food Co–op is under new leadership. Trae Long joins them as general manager. He and his family relocated from Louisiana. He says he’s spent the day getting to know local producers and negotiating prices. There was an open house reception with snacks from the co–op deli. This happened along with Owner Appreciation Day. “We want to…

Pride of Dakota School Lunch Day Serves Locally Sourced Foods

The menu featured hotdogs, French fries, and pudding

FARGO, N.D. — “Pride of Dakota” is more than a school lunch; it’s a way for students to take pride in their state. The hotdogs, buns, French fries, and pudding served were all produced in North Dakota. While foods from the state are served day to day, “Pride of Dakota” puts on a bunch of items all on one menu. “It’s…

Bridge Bash Expands and Keeps Bringing Students and Community Members Back Each Year

Greater Moorhead Days are connecting students to the community, and what better way to do that than with food, games, and live music?

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The city of Moorhead is welcoming college students back to the area but what keeps them coming back each year? KVRR’s Jessie Cohen caught up with some Concordia seniors who say events like the Bridge Bash make Moorhead feel like home. Greater Moorhead Days are connecting students to the community, and what better way to do that…

“Uber Eats” Offers Food Delivery Options in F-M Area

They join several other food delivery services in the area, including Food Dudes, Bite Squad and Grub Hub

For those of us who like the convenience of having food brought to us, there’s another food delivery option in the F–M area. “Uber Eats” now has more than a dozen restaurant options, including several that serve ethnic cuisine. Some of the options include McDonald’s, Smiling Moose Deli, Café Aladdin and others. The owner of Passage to India, Sam Rangaswamy,…

Pico Food Truck Joins Fargo Park District for “Food Truck for a Purpose”

A portion of the profits will be donated United Way of Cass-Clay

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Park District hosted Pico Food Truck as part of its “Food Truck for a Purpose” series. The truck was set up in front of Courts Plus Community Fitness, so people coming out of the gym could grab some freshly made tacos. A part of the profits from every meal sold will be donated to United Way of…

New On-Demand Restaurant Services Kicks off Grand Opening in Fargo

Those with the company say there are a ton of restaurants that don't deliver but are community favorites

FARGO, N.D. — Have you ever wanted food from a nearby restaurant but you’re too lazy, tired, or busy to get it? Now there is an answer. The on–demand restaurant delivery service called “Bite Squad” is now in Fargo and its first weekend in business has been a success. Those with the company say there are a ton of restaurants…

Man Overcomes Personal Tragedy to Build Up His Food Truck Brand

The "Heavenly Hawg" has been open for the last year

FARGO, N.D. — Thane Fliginger has always been passionate about barbecue and grilling. But about a year ago, the grill became his source of comfort during tough times. “We lost our father, my grandma passed away, lost my son, so the only good thing that felt good to make that pain go away was to stand in front of your barbeque…

Students Are Getting Free Lunch and Breakfast at Madison Elementary School

Only certain schools across the country qualify for the USDA National School Lunch and Breakfast programs, and now Madison elementary school is on the list

FARGO, N.D. — A healthy breakfast and a balanced lunch are important for elementary school students to learn. But what about the parents that can’t afford to provide those meals? Well KVRR’s Jessie Cohen tells us about a new program at one Fargo elementary school that will take a lift off every parents’ shoulders….IN OUR LEAD STORY. As the summer…