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United Blood Services Asking for Blood Donations

They are challenging people to help make up for the large decrease in donations

November 20, 2017

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NATIONAL — This is a busy time of year with Thanksgiving and the start of holiday shopping. That is why United Blood Services says donations drop by 40 percent during the holiday season. They are challenging people to help make up for the large decrease in donations. UBS strives to keep a five day supply of blood type on…

Celebrate North Dakota at the Pride of Dakota Holiday Showcase

More than 120 North Dakota vendors will have everything from food to fashion to photography

November 17, 2017

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FARGO, ND — You can celebrate everything North Dakota this weekend at the Pride of Dakota Fargo Holiday Showcase. More than 120 North Dakota vendors will have everything from food to fashion to photography. Admission is $2 but for anyone that brings a reusable bag will only pay $1. Organizers expect more than 30,000 people to attend. “The really neat…

Santa Claus is Already In Fargo!

Scheels hosted the famous man in red for kids and families to take a holiday photo with this season

November 12, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Santa Claus is coming to town…and he’s early. Scheels hosted the famous man in red for kids and families to take a holiday photo with this season. Each family or group receives the first photo free, with other opportunities to purchase packages. Scheels has already started to prepare for the holiday season and staff say they have…

Christmas Has Come Early For A Local Family and West Fargo

"Every year, my mom loved Christmas. We'd hit the awesome neighborhoods where every house was lit up and those were some of the best memories. She loved Christmas"

November 6, 2017

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WEST FARGO, ND — There’s nothing quite like the holidays. Once that first snow comes, some people can’t wait to pull out the old Christmas tree and begin hanging their holiday lights. And if you’ve been driving through the streets of West Fargo in the last week, Christmas…has definitely come early. But you may be surprised to learn, Christmas is…

West Fargo Creates Christmas for the Late Debi Berger

Debi passed away shortly before being able to witness her dying wish

November 4, 2017

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WEST FARGO, ND — Debi Berger was a patient battling liver and kidney failure who’s wish was to experience the magic of Christmas one last time. The city of West Fargo made that wish come true, but unfortunately, Debi passed away just before she could experience it. Debi’s children, friends, family and even strangers in the community have spent the…

Hours Before Her Special Early Christmas Day Begins, West Fargo’s Debi Berger Passes Away

Debi, who was in hospice care, asked to experience the magic of Christmas one last time. Included is KVRR Reporter Danielle Church's original report

November 4, 2017

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WEST FARGO, ND — We have just received some sad news. Debi Berger, the woman for whom the City of West Fargo was creating an early Christmas, has passed away. Debi, who was in hospice care, asked to experience the magic of Christmas one last time. Her daughter, Britney, and a group of family friends began asking neighbors to…

Gov. Burgum Declares Saturday “Miss America Cara Mund Day”

The North Dakota royalty was immortalized with her own statewide holiday

November 3, 2017

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NORTH DAKOTA — Governor Burgum has proclaimed Saturday, November 4th as Miss America Cara Mund Day in North Dakota. The governor said the day is meant to go along with homecoming ceremonies as the Bismarck native returns home. Mund is a 2012 graduate of Bismarck Century High and has raised nearly $80,000 for North Dakota’s Make-A-Wish program. She is the…

Starbucks Hoping to Avoid Cup-Gate with Unveiling of Do-It-Yourself Holiday Cup

President Trump went so far as to call for a boycott of the chain

November 1, 2017

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NATIONAL — Starbucks is hoping to spread some holiday cheer this year, instead of embarking on cup-gate 2017. The company is avoiding the cup controversy this year and unveiling a color-it-yourself holiday cup, which allows customers to make their cup what they want. In 2015, Starbucks made their holiday coffee cups red and critics pounced, angry that it did…

Local Businesses Searching for Potential Hires this Holiday Season

The number of job openings has decreased in Cass County this year but employees are still needed

October 31, 2017

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FARGO, ND — It may still be October, but the holiday season is just around the corner and stores are getting prepared. With all the chaos of purchasing gifts and goodies for your friends and families do local businesses have enough staff to get by? “Christmas is our, and for any retailer, this is the big one and it’s so…

Sanford Children’s Hospital Brings Halloween to its Patients

The hospital hosted its first Backwards Halloween in the new Sanford Hospital building

October 31, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — One local hospital brought the fun of Halloween to their patients who can’t get out and trick or treat. Sanford Children’s Hospital hosted “Backwards Halloween” where staff dress up in costume and give out treats to kids. Being cooped up in a hospital room can be tough for anyone, especially for a kid on Halloween, so Sanford…