free Archives - Page 3 of 6

Hundreds of Olive Garden Locations Saying Thank You to Firefighters with Pasta

It is not every day that people show gratitude for the fighters in their hard hats who go above and beyond putting out flames

September 3, 2018

,

FARGO, N.D. — For many, Labor Day weekend is a mini vacation but for others, like first responders, it’s any other day on the job. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen tells us about a nationwide effort from Olive Garden to say thank you for their hard work. With hours upon hours of hard work, Fargo firefighters are hungry for more than just…

Salvation Army Continues to Support Family Who Moved from Texas to Fargo

Kids and their parents are lining up outside of Josef's to check in with the Salvation Army to get a free clean cut to start off the year

August 20, 2018

,

FARGO, N.D. — Getting your kids ready for school can get expensive and for many families in the metro, they can’t afford all the preparations. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen tells us why one woman is grateful for a partnership that’s provided free haircuts to her four children. “You never know what could happen from one day to another. We lost our…

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

August 6, 2018

,

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…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Celebrates National Flip Flop Day

They're raising money to send a child to Camp Sunshine

June 15, 2018

,

FARGO, N.D. — To celebrate National Flip Flop Day, Tropical Smoothie Café gave out free drinks. They’re raising money for a child in Fargo to go to Camp Sunshine with their family. Camp Sunshine is in Maine and is designed for children with life–threatening illnesses. At mid–afternoon, Tropical Smoothie Café on 13th Avenue already sold over 250 smoothies. “It’s great and…

3rd Annual Osgood Memorial Day Veterans Appreciation Golf Event

All active, former and retired military personnel get a free day of golf to enjoy with their friends and family

May 28, 2018

,

FARGO, N.D. — For the third year in a row, Osgood holds its Memorial Day Veterans Appreciation Golf Event. All active, former and retired military personnel get a free day of golf to enjoy with their friends and family. Staff at Osgood says it’s a great opportunity to say thank you for their service while also giving them a day…

Contestants Get Last-Minute Coaching for Miss North Dakota and South Dakota Earth Pageant

The pageant will be on April 22 in Fargo

April 8, 2018

,

FARGO, N.D. — Anyone interested in being in this year’s Miss North Dakota and South Dakota Earth Pageant got free coaching. Ultimate Image: Model, Talent and Makeup Artist Management in Fargo taught future pageant contestants how to walk on stage, answer on-stage questions and practiced poses for the big day. The Earth Pageant has been around since 2000 and focuses…

Fargo Public Library Lets Babies Get Artsy

There were activities like mess-free painting and edible dough

March 22, 2018

,

FARGO, N.D. — Even babies are getting the chance to get creative at the Fargo Public Library’s “Artsy Babies” event. Different stations were set up so parents could interact with their baby through activities like mess–free painting, collages, and edible dough. Librarians wanted to create an event specifically for babies, since most events are more toddler–focused. Organizers say this can be…

Petition to Provide Special License Plates to Volunteer First Responders Approved

The petition requires over 13,000 signatures by July 9

February 21, 2018

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — Supporters of providing specialized vehicle license plates at no charge for volunteer firefighters and other emergency responders can begin circulating petitions to try to bring the issue to voters. Secretary of State Al Jaeger just approved the format of the petition. Supporters need to gather and submit at least 13,452 valid signatures by July 9 to get…

THE BIZ: Recalls, Comebacks, Free Grand Slam Breakfasts and Possibly the End of Orca Shows

The Ford Ranger is making a comeback in 2019

January 15, 2018

,

NATIONAL — Fiat-Chrysler is recalling nearly 170,000 minivans over an engine stall issue. The company states the recall includes 2017 Chrysler Pacifica vans with gas engines that have been sold across the country. A software issue is causing the engine to stall and the company says at least one crash has been reported that may be related to the recall….

Have Unwanted Gift Cards? Here’s What to Do

Websites like Cardpool and Cardcash give you the option to exchange gift cards and walk away with money to one of your favorite stores!

December 26, 2017

,

FARGO, ND — We’ve all gotten that gift we never use but have you ever been given a gift card to a place you don’t go? Well throwing that card in a drawer or re–gifting it isn’t the only option. Websites like Cardpool and Cardcash give you the option to exchange gift cards and walk away with money to one…