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Anonymous Donor Makes a Christmas Miracle for the Great Plains Food Bank

The agency has been busy making deliveries of backpacks to schools for children who have been on the waiting list

December 22, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Great Plains Food Bank is loading up a truck full of supplies for hungry kids in the area, thanks to a generous donor. An anonymous donor asked Great Plains what needed to be done to help children this holiday season. The food bank said they needed a truck for supplies and the donor bought a new truck…

Scheels Donates $500,000 to The New Life Center

The New Life Center will be renovating their space while also making new additions to the property

December 22, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The New Life Center has been awarded a half a million dollar grant from the Scheels Foundation after completing their challenge of raising the same amount by December 16th! The money is going towards their Capital Campaign called Mission 2.0. The New Life Center will be renovating their space while also making new additions to the property….

Golden Drive Homeless Kids Helping Make the Seasons Bright for Area Families

"This is Christmas right here. There is nothing better than making a child happy"

December 18, 2017

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WEST FARGO, ND — For struggling families, the holiday season can be tough, but one local organization is trying to help make the season look bright. “It’s hard to put into words. It’s a beautiful thing to see,” said Sue Baron, organizer of Golden Drive Homeless Kids. Just by the sparkle in their eyes, you can see the magic of…

Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport Helping People with Special Needs Take to the Skies

There is hope and help for families feeling grounded by fear. KMSP Fox 9's Amy Hockert has this special report.

December 18, 2017

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MINNEAPOLIS — Flying is stressful and it can be even harder if you’re traveling with someone who has special needs. There is hope and help, though, for families feeling grounded by fear through a new program in Minneapolis that’s looking to be a national model. When you’re little, life is full of unexpected moments. When you’re little and you have…

Golden Drive Is Getting Ready To Bring Holiday Cheer to Children in Need

The group had their annual pick up at Culvers with KVRR, and alone culvers donated hundreds of items

December 15, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Over the last few weeks KVRR and other local businesses have teamed up with Golden Drive Homeless Kids to bring some holiday spirit to kids in need. The group had their annual pick up at Culvers with KVRR. Culvers donated hundreds of items themselves. Franchise owner, Ashley Nelson, shops all year for the gifts and this year…

New iPhone Emergency Features Could Help Save Lives

The iPhone has recently come out with some features to help you in the case of an emergency

December 12, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The iPhone has recently come out with some features to help you in the case of an emergency. Our phones usually don’t leave our hands, our pockets or our sight. We are constantly using them to talk to our friends and answer work emails, but in this technological world we live in, they could also be a life…

Showing Sanford Children that Disabilities Won’t Stop Them From Enjoying the Holidays

It's perfect to be able to do this without the crowding of the mall

December 10, 2017

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FARGO, ND — For families that have a child with disabilities, getting in and out of the mall to shop or take a picture with Santa is not always easy. Those at Sanford know the toll it takes on these families. For some, the hectic holiday season can be enjoyable. For others, the hustle and bustle can take away some…

Kids Learn To Skate with Santa and Mrs. Claus

The two traveled all the way from the North Pole to ice skate with kids and families at the Moorhead Sports Center

December 10, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Santa and Mrs. Claus are great at spreading holiday cheer and delivering gifts but did you know they are also talented on the ice? That’s right! The two traveled all the way from the North Pole to ice skate with kids and families at the Moorhead Sports Center. The rink was filled with cheerful holiday music and…

High School Students and Teachers are Helping Those Struggling with Hunger

Now it's flourished into a fully functioning food pantry in the halls of Fargo South High School

November 28, 2017

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FARGO, ND — In North Dakota online, more than 58,000 people are struggling with hunger and about 16,000 are children. Students and faculty at Fargo South High School have decided to take matters into their own hands. It started off as a Facebook post. “We need to do this and I’m like okay I was just posting stuff but let’s…

Former Fargo Police Officer’s Appeal Denied By Full City Commission

The Fargo Civil Service Commission Also Denied His Appeal In September

November 27, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Former Fargo Police Officer David Boelke appealed his termination to the Fargo Civil Service Commission, but was denied. His latest attempt was in front of the Fargo City Commission. The mayor says it wasn’t an easy decision. “Everybody wanted to very much make sure they thoughtfully talked about this termination and gave Dave Boelke a real opportunity…