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Fargo Theatre Gets Over $2,000 In Grant Money

Contributors include the Criterion Collection and Oscar-nominated directors Christopher Nolan, and Wes Anderson.
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FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Theatre is getting a big helping hand from big name celebrities. The theatre received a $2,500 grant as part of a national fund to support art house cinemas that have closed due to the Coronavirus. Contributors include the Criterion Collection and Oscar-nominated directors Christopher Nolan, and Wes Anderson. Staff say the funds are greatly appreciated…
Agriculture, Local News, North Dakota News

North Dakota Farmers Bureau Hosts Fundraiser In Fargo

The group is set up at Fargo Brewing Company for drinks, dishes and a silent auction.
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FARGO, N.D. — A North Dakota Farmer & Ranch advocacy group is raising funds for the organization and for farmers across the state. It’s all a part of the North Dakota Farmers Bureau’s Night Out With The Foundation. The group is set up at Fargo Brewing Company for drinks, dishes and a silent auction. Money raised will go towards the…
Politics / Elections

Warren and Sanders Stockpile Millions More than 2020 Rivals

With the first votes of the Democratic contest just months away, the candidates are entering a critical and expensive period.
Kendra Beneke,

WASHINGTON–Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren don’t just lead the Democratic presidential primary in fundraising. They’ve stockpiled millions more than their rivals, including former Vice President Joe Biden. Sanders held $33.7 million cash-on-hand on his third-quarter fundraising report. Warren had $25.7 million during the same period, while South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg came next at $23.3 million. Biden, meanwhile, held…
Politics / Elections

GOP Aims to Copy Dem Fundraising Power with New Online Tool

Republicans hope WinRed will enable them to harness giving from their base.
Kendra Beneke,

WASHINGTON (AP) _ Republicans are launching a new online fundraising platform that they hope will rival ActBlue, the Democrats’ internet-based fundraising behemoth. Called WinRed, it’s a play by the GOP to replicate Democrats’ success raising massive amounts from grassroots supporters who typically give just a few dollars online at a time. ActBlue was instrumental in the Democratic Party’s 2018 midterm…
Local News, North Dakota News

F-M Crusaders Host 44th Annual Bike Show and Fundraiser

They're raising money to help CCRI in Moorhead
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FARGO, N.D. — Motorcycle enthusiasts are riding over to the Delta Hotel to check out the latest bikes. The Fargo–Moorhead Crusaders are hosting their 44th annual bike show, which has over 60 motorcycles on display. Along with the show floor, the group is also holding live and silent auctions to help CCRI in Moorhead. Organizers say this is their unique way…
Local News, North Dakota News

Pinball Players Raise Money for The Village Family Service Center

People or businesses can sponsor pinball machines
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FARGO, N.D. — Pinball lovers get to have fun while giving back to the community at Fargo Pinball. Money collected in their pinball and arcade machines will go towards The Village Family Service Center. The Village hopes to raise $75,000 through Giving Hearts Day. People or businesses could also sponsor machines for $50. The sponsored machine that gets the most funds…
Local News, North Dakota News

Centennial Principal Dresses as Hot Dog for “Condiment Catch”

Students got to douse him in condiments
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FARGO, N.D. — Kids relished the opportunity to douse their principal in condiments, who dressed up as a hot dog. Centennial Elementary set a goal of raising $20,000 at the school’s walk–a–thon. They exceeded that goal, raising over $28,000, and the top 25 fundraising students got to spray the principal with ketchup, mustard, relish, and silly string. Members of the PTO…
Local News, North Dakota News

Red Raven Expresso Parlor Raising Funds to Help With Maintenance

They will have a variety of benefit events
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FARGO, N.D. — Red Raven Expresso Parlor on Main Street is raising money to help with the cost of maintaining their building. Red Raven is a multi–purpose space for artists and musicians, but they also have a café. With benefits like concerts and silent auctions happening coming up, they are hoping the community will lend a helping hand. The parlor has…
Local News, North Dakota News

Fargo VFW Holds Community Picnic

They raised money to go towards the next Honor Flight
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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo’s branch of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) held a community picnic that goes along with the State VFW Convention. The event was open to the public, with hotdogs and hamburgers being served. There were also booths giving information on how people can serve veterans. Free–will donations were taken, and the money raised will go towards the next…
Local News, Minnesota News

Moorhead Library Holds Use Book Sale

All proceeds go towards funding library programs
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MOORHEAD, Minn. — If you consider yourself a bookworm, then you are going to love all the books you can get for a low price at the library’s book sale. Friends of the Moorhead Library held a used book sale where people could buy books for five dollars a bag. Paperbacks and hardcovers of all genres were available to snag. All…