FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Colder weather is fast approaching, and many kids and families are without winter gear to keep them warm. That’s why The Salvation Army held its annual Coats for Kids and Families event at Hope Lutheran Church in Fargo on October 9. The giveaway ran from 1:00 to 7:00 P.M. and volunteers say more than 400 people…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — This Christmas, over 500 local families will be able to give toys to their kids thanks to the support of their community. The Salvation Army started distributing toys to families through its “Christmas Toy Shop” event. Families applied and were approved through its “Angel Tree” program. Donations came from numerous businesses and organizations. There are over…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Salvation Army of Fargo-Moorhead is making sure families with children don’t have to “go without” during the holidays. The nonprofit is holding its annual Christmas Toy Distribution Monday and Tuesday at Hope Lutheran Church in south Fargo. Over the past few years, the event has provided toys and gifts for more than 450 area families….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Families struggling to make ends meet this holiday season are getting a little boost from The Salvation Army. They will be giving out Christmas Food Boxes this week to families in need. The distribution event will take place on Friday from 8:30 am to 4 pm at Hope Lutheran Church at 3636 25th Street South in…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Before the cold winter, the Salvation army is doing their part to help those in need. The Salvation army is running Coats for Kids and Families at the Hope Lutheran Church today and Thursday from 9am-4pm. Currently they have around 2,000 coats, snow boots, hats, gloves, and scarves in total. “We’re so grateful for the opportunity…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Private and public services are planned for Mark Knutson. The executive director of the Fargo Marathon died Sunday in Detroit Lakes after he lost control of his bicycle and fell into the path of an oncoming pickup pulling a boat. He was just 53. A private family service will be held on Friday. A public Memorial…
FARGO, N.D. — A former Fargo Fire Department chief has passed away. Murile “Duke” Ledoux was 89. He died Wednesday in the care of Bethany On 42nd and Hospice. Ledoux retired in 1999 after spending 47 years in various roles with the fire department. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church in Fargo. Boulger…
Members of the Hope Lutheran Church were at Davies High School to recruit volunteers for the “Night to Shine” dance hosted at the church. This annual dance is sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. The purpose of the dance is to act as a prom for teens with special needs. Attendees of the dance will receive celebrity treatment, complete with…
