FUNDRAISING

Moorhead’s Historic Dairy Queen raises over $47,000 for Sanford Children’s Hospital

The money was gathered during the month of July, which culminated in Miracle Treat Day on July 31.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The numbers are in from Miracle Treat Day at the Historic Moorhead Dairy Queen. During the month of July, the Dairy Queen raised money for the Sanford Children’s Hospital, with the main celebration coming at the end of the month on July 31. Dairy Queen owners Diane and Troy DeLeon issued a release today, thanking the…

Buffalo Wild Wings Foundation Gives $11,500 to ABLE Games

ABLE says the money will help them expand to more states outside the Midwest.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A big donation is set to help many children with disabilities compete in athletics. The LaHaise family owns 11 Buffalo Wild Wings locations in North and South Dakota and Minnesota, and every October they focus on fundraising efforts for local organizations. That allowed them to present the ABLE Games with a check for 11,500 dollars. They…

4 Luv of Dog Hosts Quarterly Merch Sale

The organization says that as a non-profit, it's always important to keep the funding flowing in.

One of the pieces of merchandise available for sale.FARGO, N.D. – 4 Luv of Dog set up shop this weekend, looking to sell some merch to keep their dog-rescuing efforts well-funded. This merch sale took place in the new Natural Pet Center location, which just opened up about a month ago on 19th Avenue in Fargo. There were all sorts…

Churches United Provides Update on Financial Future

Months after facing a possible complete shutdown, the nonprofit has cleared all its debts.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – At the First Presbyterian Church in Downtown Fargo, the event Uniting Churches for Churches United was held, with darn near unbelievably rosy updates on the future of the organization. “The individual giving is nothing short of divine,” said the CEO of Churches United, Pastor Devlyn Brooks. Pastor Brooks took over as CEO for Churches United at…

Minnesota Democrats report record fundraising numbers with over a month left until election

The Minnesota Capitol Building. Courtesy of Minnesota House Public Information Services.(Minnesota Reformer) Minnesota House Democrats are steaming into the final 40 days of the election campaign with a $2.5 million cash advantage over House Republicans, according to campaign finance reports released Wednesday. Labor unions and wealthy individuals with a long history of generous giving to Democrats combined to give the…

NDSU fraternity walks 60 miles, spreading awareness for men’s health

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Movember is full of mustaches, moments and miles. An NDSU fraternity finishes its trek for the fellas from Grand Forks to Fargo to bring awareness to the struggles men face. The Movember walk hosted by Sigma Alpha Epsilon is a national movement focused on preventing suicide among men and raising money for research on prostate and…

Local kids host lemonade stand supporting Fargo Police

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…

“Swing Fore Support” helps raise money for Fargo Police

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Suite Shots is showing their support for Fargo police and those affected by the tragedy two weeks ago with its Swing Fore Support event. 50% of gameplay all day is going straight to the Leadership Care Fund. The funds will help officers through medical emergencies and life-changing events. Organizers say they don’t have a set goal,…