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GoFundMe Started To Save A 3rd Grade Classroom in Thief River Falls

March 28, 2024

TJ Nelson,

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — Concerns about budget cuts at Thief River Falls Public Schools has resulted in a crowdfunding campaign for Challenger Elementary School. A GoFundMe was set up with permission from the school district as long as it was set up by a non-district employee. It was started by the wife of a technology teacher who says…

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In 2022, Whitney Temple was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, a rare cancer that affected her spine

March 18, 2024

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – You can help a remarkable young woman fighting for her life. In 2022, Whitney Temple was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, a rare cancer that affected her spine. It has since spread in her body. She was studying to become a doctor in Grand Forks at the time. Whitney was able to graduate from medical…

Local charity looking to raise funds for new fire suppression tool that can help rural Minnesota first responders

February 5, 2024

Aaron Walling,

NEW YORK MILLS, Minn. (KVRR) – Technology is always evolving when it comes to saving lives. Especially when it comes to fires, where seconds can mean the difference between life and death. And in New York Mills, a fundraiser has been set up to bring the GreenPort Portable Fire Suppression Tool to the county. “Anything for the law enforcement for…

TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation and Suite Shots hosts Swing Fore Childhood Cancer

September 28, 2023

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FARGO N.D. (KVRR) – TeamConnor was formed in honor of Connor Cruse, a 4-year-old boy who lost his four-year battle with childhood cancer in 2009. TeamConnor partnered with Northwestern Mutual to host the event in 8 states across the country at Top Golf and Suite Shot locations to raise awareness and money for childhood cancer. Fargo’s event will be fundraising…

Golden Drive’s annual sock drive is back just in time for winter

September 26, 2023

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WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Homelessness is not just something for big cities. In fact, since 2021 there have been about 950 homeless people in our community on any given night. Sue Baron is the owner of Golden Drive and is on a mission to end homelessness in our community. The Golden Drive has many opportunities to donate to a…

Local kids host lemonade stand supporting Fargo Police

July 28, 2023

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lemonade stand for fargo pd lemonade stand for fargo pdFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Following the tragic events in Fargo, people of all ages are coming together to show their support for Fargo Police. From decals to shirts, the community is doing things to show the Fargo Police and their families that Fargo is better together. Sometimes kids don’t completely understand…

Fundraiser held in Fargo for teenager needing a new heart

July 13, 2023

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A fundraiser is being held right now in South Fargo for an 18-year-old in need of a new heart. Clay Fell has been living with Limb girdle 2 muscular dystrophy for years. “It feels heartwarming to have a lot of people that I don’t even know come and support me.” said Clay Fell. Fell is wheelchair…

7th Annual Children’s Miracle Network Golf Tournament Takes Place at Rose Creek Golf Course

July 10, 2023

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — RE/MAX Legacy Realty and Designer Homes hosting its seventh annual Children’s Miracle Network Golf Tournament. It was an almost perfect day for some golf at Rose Creek. This tournament has raised over $193,000 since 2016 for Children’s Miracle Network The funds help support specialized medical equipment, unique programs, research and education at Sanford Children’s in Fargo,…

Local fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Association

June 23, 2023

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WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –Some local families got together and hosted a fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association right here in our community. There are many drugs for Alzheimer’s Disease approved by the FDA, but Medicare won’t cover them at the time. This forces people to pay around $2,600 a year out of pocket on medications. One local family believes we…

Fundraiser Started for Victims of Apartment Fire in Kindred on Tuesday

March 16, 2023

TJ Nelson,

Courtesy: Cass County Sheriff’s OfficeKINDRED, N.D. (KVRR) — An online fundraiser has been set up for the victims of an apartment fire in Kindred on Tuesday afternoon. The lower unit had flames coming out of the structure when first responders arrived in the 100 block of Viking Circle. A GoFundMe account says Sarah Christmann and her daughter, Sophie, lost everything…