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Cycling group stop in Fargo on cross country trek for MS patients

More than 4 thousand miles and 15 states, these cyclists are making the trek across the United States for a good cause.

July 5, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Bike the U.S. for MS is a nationwide fundraiser raising money for those who struggle with Multiple Sclerosis while doubling as a marathon bike ride. The Northern Tier began their journey in May in Ben Harbor, Maine and their goal is to keep pedaling east to west across the Northern part of the country until they…

UPDATE: GoFundMe for Red River Women’s Clinic Move Surges Over $728,000

June 26, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As of 8:30 p.m. Monday, the GoFundMe for Red River Women’s Clinic move to Moorhead had surged over $728,000. More than 9,000 people have contributed to the fundraiser. **ORIGINAL STORY BELOW** FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A GoFundMe account created just two days ago to raise money to move North Dakota’s only abortion clinic to Moorhead has…

Hawley High School exchange student gives back to hometown in Ukraine

March 10, 2022

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HAWLEY, Minn. (KVRR) — A high school sophomore is helping Ukrainian’s stuck in the country by working with volunteer organizations to send resources. A foreign exchange student from Ukraine at Hawley High School is raising money to ensure her hometown receives essential supplies. Daniella Zubarieva remembers from a young age going through lockdown drills at school as a precaution. Now,…

Brodie Gilbertson thanks his mom ahead of Friday’s benefit

February 17, 2022

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WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A West Fargo High School freshman’s life changed last Fall when a routine check-up resulted in a leukemia diagnosis. Friends and family are hosting a benefit on Friday for Brodie Gilbertson at the Red River Regional Marksmanship Center in West Fargo. There will be a fun shoot at the range, a silent auction and a…

S.G. Reinertsen Walk A Thon Raises Over $10,000

October 7, 2021

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MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Children lined up and participated in the second annual walk-a-thon at S.G. Reinertsen Elementary School. All 700 plus students participated in the fun and were broken up into groups by grade level. At last check they had collectively raised over $10,000. Their ultimate goal is $15,000 and they will be raising money for one more week….

Fargo family raises money for toddler’s medical expenses

"It's been a hardship, we had a very complicated pregnancy and then the loss of our son Carter, but we just try to focus on Brooks and keeping him healthy."

September 18, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo couple is calling on people’s support for help with their son’s medical challenges. With the help of Lend a Hand Up, Dakota Medical Foundation and Drumconrath Brewing Company, the Thiesen family is hoping for community support at their Brews for Brooks fundraiser. “We’re having a benefit for my son Brooks, who’s been having some…

Hornbacher’s Check Out Hunger Raises $114,781 for Great Plains Food Bank

the funds will benefit Great Plains Food Bank

August 26, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An annual fundraiser is breaking records and helping feed more people throughout the region. Hornbacher’s presenting a check for nearly $115,000 to the Great Plains Food Bank. That was $15,000 more than last year. The money was raised during the grocery chains annual Check Out Hunger campaign. It launched in 1994 and asks Hornbacher’s customers to…

Lemonade fundraiser benefits North Dakota Guardsman after losing leg

I knew that I had a lot of people that loved me, but I didn't know that I had this many."

August 17, 2021

Aaron Walling,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A lemonade stand is helping provide a glimmer of hope to a North Dakota Guardsman. A work accident on June 21st left 23-year-old Sam Hardesty with a severed right leg and an injured left leg. Now two local girls are honoring him by turning lemons into lemonade as a symbol of hope. “I was so…

Fargo Davies hockey holds car wash fundraiser

August 11, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hockey players at Davies High School are getting their hands dirty to raise money for their game day expenses. The boys hockey team had buckets of cleaning cloths, soap, sponges and power washers as they cleaned cars for $5 per vehicle at Family Fare along 32nd Avenue South in Fargo. The team is also selling mobile…

Street food fair helps raise money for Gigi’s Playhouse

July 28, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A food vendor luncheon at Archer Real Estate is helping aid the redevelopment of Gigi’s Playhouse. The Down Syndrome achievement center was destroyed in a fire in May. Fourteen food vendors joining forces in a street fair food sampling competition to raise funds for Gigi’s. The free food event encouraged donations with a goal of raising…