FARGO, N.D. — Fargo North students are getting tough and taking out their aggression on cancer one smash at a time. The school is holding its annual “Smash Out Cancer” and Relay for Life fundraiser for Relay Spirit Week. Students donate money to take a few swings at a car with a sledgehammer and say it’s their way of smashing…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Dance Marathon, a nationwide movement involving college students who raise money through dancing, games and entertainment, is stirring up a war at Concordia. The college is hosting its first “Pennies for Pediatrics” fundraiser on campus throughout the week. The competition is between dorms and off campus housing to see who can raise the most money by Friday….
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Community members in Grand Forks hit the gym for a reason other than working out. “Kind of out of nowhere, I was working out one day and my hand started losing color,” said Jacob Freeman, a long-time member of the CrossFit Tundra Gym in the city. “I stopped and then the color would come back after…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Friends and family came together to support a Moorhead woman who’s facing multiple medical conditions. Terri Stavenger had multiple spinal surgeries after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. After her third surgery, she developed a Stage 4 pressure wound which set her back during her rehab. Unfortunately, she now requires in home healthcare while confined to a wheelchair….
FARGO, N.D. — Staff members from KVRR learned how to play sled hockey this morning thanks to Hope Inc. Hope Inc. is an organization which provides sports and recreational opportunities to kids and adults with mobility challenges. This weekend, Hope Inc. will be holding a fundraiser at Angel’s Arena in Fargo to raise money to cover equipment for their sled…
FARGO, N.D. — With warmer weather come greater opportunities for outdoor fun, but cyclers are staying indoors to help ex-cons get back on their feet. Riders put on their cycling shoes and came out to Cyclebar in Fargo for a charity ride. F5 Project teamed up with Cyclebar from two to three in the afternoon to help transition people returning…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — The only thing better than spring weather in February is a carnival where all kids and families are invited. West Fargo Community High School students came together to raise money that will go much deeper than just helping fund the school. The Winter Carnival proves it truly takes a village to help those in need. From…
FARGO, N.D. — United Way is celebrating its “2016 LIVE UNITED” awards with a “Tonight Show” style event. Guests were entertained by a host as a thank you from United Way for all the community support shown in 2016. Nine awards were given out to local organizations and individuals who excelled at helping the organization. Winners were called up and…
FARGO, N.D. — The Fargodome was filled with the sweet smell of pancakes on the skillet Saturday for the Kiwanis Club’s 59th Annual Pancake Karnival. On average, between 9,000 and 16,000 people come to the event over the course of the day each year. The event employs 250 volunteers, cooks 4,000 pounds of sausage, uses 150 gallons of syrup and…
FARGO, N.D. — With snow and ice melting outside, you can still enjoy it indoors with the sport of curling. Diamond in the Ruff hosted their first “Curling for Critters,” a day for experts and beginners to take on the winter sport. Twelve teams joined together for the day long tournament. All proceeds will benefit the Diamond in The Ruff…
