WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s the biggest festival of the year – if you’re a kid, of course. Kidchella returned this weekend to the Lights in West Fargo. The music festival-themed extravaganza packed out the space with all sorts of activities. There were waterslides, group exercises, bracelet making, and even a dance party. West Fargo Events say they know…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is on the rise in Cass County according to Fargo Cass Public Health. Since November of last year there have been 29 reported cases and in the last 17 days there have been eight. On average there are five to eight cases on average each year. “Cases of pertussis have…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Sanford’s Backwards Hospital was a big hit for kids in their children hospital. As staff members dressed up in costumes and delivered non-edible treats for them. “It’s pretty awesome. I get a little, I get teary eyed. It’s just an easy thing to do. To put a smile on someone else’s face.” said Dana Davis. One…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota’s Caring Foundation is partnering with Boys & Girls Club of the Red River Valley. The new partnership is set to combat the youth mental health crisis through trauma-informed approaches to behavioral health care. Ten-million dollars will be invested in these programs by 2026. To confront the ongoing youth mental health…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Being a first time dad can be a scary proposition. There’s a lot to learn and remember as your little one enters the world, but thankfully there are resources like first time dad classes to help out. “I always encourage them regardless of how they got there,” said Zach Leibel, who teaches first time dad classes….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The 24th Annual Midwest Kidfest at Island Park was a day of fun filled with music, laughter, and bright colors as children play and learn. It’s an event kids in the community look forward to every year. Starting out the Midwest Kidfest is a fan favorite is the teddy bear parade through Island Park to kick…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Tractors and machines aren’t really known to be kid-friendly but those rules go out of the window when it’s the Day of Play! RDO’s Equipment Company and John Deere hosts its annual play party in Moorhead. Hundreds of kids and their parents had a chance to not only see the equipment but ride and play on…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — COVID-19 booster vaccines for kids from 5 to 11 will be available next week in North Dakota. Health and Human Services has ordered an initial allocation of 5,600 pediatric bivalent booster doses from the federal government. They are for those kids who completed the primary series at least two months ago. The latest vaccine protects against…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A south Fargo daycare is forced to close temporarily after a water heater leak causes up to 14 inches of flooding. Last weekend Anna Matcha, the owner of Time 2 Play daycare, was informed the center saw a significant water heater leak coming from a nearby business. The F-M community are showing their support by starting…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s never too early to get your back-to-school supplies as United Way is starting up another supply drive. From now through the end of July, United Way of Cass-Clay is asking the public to donate school supplies or money for underprivileged youth across the region. You can donate at any First International Bank, all Gate City…
