FARGO-MOORHEAD — Valentine’s Day will be here soon and local businesses are getting ready for consumers to spend big. According to a survey from the National Retail Federation, Americans are spending just under $24 billion on Valentine’s Day. That’s slightly more than last year’s $21.8 billion and less than 2020’s $27.4 dollars. The average is expected to be around $175…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Santa is helping Golden Drive raise money and homelessness awareness in the cold. Santa and his helpers are ringing their bells at the West Fargo Fire Department accepting donations to help homeless kids in the community. “It warms me so much that it helps me pass the -40 nights up in the North Pole. Especially this…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — As tax season approaches, a local business helps break down what this year’s returns may look like. The biggest concern may be how to go about filing a 2020 tax return. There are implications due the pandemic, such as people losing their jobs, receiving stimulus checks or even applying for unemployment. Many people want to know…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — People in West Fargo are in for a treat. City leaders hope to stimulate the economy by providing free gift cards to support local businesses. The $25 gift cards will be strictly for use at West Fargo stores and restaurants. The cards will track where the funds are spent. Participating businesses who receive payments from these…
RICHLAND CO., N.D. — Funny money is being passed in at least two southern North Dakota counties. Richland County Sheriff’s Office and Sargent County Sheriff’s Office and investigating $650 in counterfeit bills passed in various locations in both counties. The currency consists of fake $50 and $100 bills. They say the investigation is ongoing and no further details will be…
FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota Senator John Hoeven secured a major helping hand for farmers. The Republican announces over a quarter of a billion dollars in disaster assistance. The money will go towards assisting sugar beet farmers across the country following a historically bad growing season. The funds are a part of the additional 1.5 billion dollars in disaster assistance…
FARGO, N.D. — People are escaping the cold and warming up to helping people in need. It’s all at the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch Pop Up Thrift Boutique. For one day only the organization set up a thrift shop on Broadway selling items ranging from Christmas sweaters, winter gear and furniture. The store helps raise money for the organization…
FARGO, N.D. — Downtown shops ask people to stay warm by throwing on plaid and score some good deals by shopping local. It’s all a part of the annual Plaid Friday in Fargo. The event is all about encouraging shoppers to spend their Black Friday money not just on the big box stores. A store manager says it’s important to…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — Scrambled eggs, hot sausages and fresh pancakes all for raising money. It’s all a part of The West Fargo Packers Boys Hockey Pancake fundraiser. The team and community members packed into the West Fargo VFW asking for free will donations for any hungry faces that wanted to give. The group also set up a silent auction…
FARGO N.D. — Family and friends are raising money for Lend A Hand in the memory of a beloved family member. It’s all a part of the Shannon Fettes Farha Family BBQ and Motorcycle run. The event is named after Shannon, who lost her battle with Leukemia over three years ago. It’s the third year this fundraiser has been running…
