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Indigenous Peoples Day brought many together to spread awareness on the holiday

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Indigenous Peoples Day is a holiday recognized in both North Dakota and Minnesota. And for many natives, this day is a day to raise awareness of who they are. “We really want people to know that we’re still here. If you’re not indigenous yourself, I bet you know someone who is indigenous, or you’re close to…

Local Nonprofit Holds Fundraiser to Help Underprivileged Children Have Happier Birthdays

The "Sunshine and Sprinkles" event was designed to raise money to help out the "Spread Your Sunshine" organization.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – A recently formed nonprofit organization held a fundraiser to try and provide underprivileged children with happier birthdays. “Spread Your Sunshine” held the “Sunshine and Sprinkles” event at the Trinity Lutheran Church on Saturday. The organization focuses on providing birthday celebrations for the underprivileged and the unhoused, making sure children in tough situations still feel special on…

Racial equity conference in Moorhead explores inclusion and belonging

MOORHEAD (KVRR) — A conference was held on Friday, Oct. 10, in Moorhead and across Minnesota to explore themes of inclusion and belonging. The racial equity conference was held in 14 locations across Minnesota. The focus of this year’s event was on the lived experiences of people in rural communities. It was organized by the groups Inclusive Moorhead and the…

Moorhead Business Association Hosts Annual Celebration

The event is intended to highlight the successes of Moorhead businesses over the past year.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – The Moorhead Business Association held its annual celebration this evening at the Courtyard Mariott in Moorhead. The event kicked off at 5:30, and promised networking opportunities, recognition for successful businesses, and big announcements. Key milestones that were highlighted included Fix-it-Forward celebrating an anniversary and opening their fifth location in the Fargo-Moorhead area. The MBA says that…

Nighttime closures of I-94 in Moorhead scheduled next week for communication upgrades project

DETROIT LAKES, Minn.—Starting Monday, Oct. 6, weather permitting, motorists will encounter overnight closures of Interstate 94 in Moorhead between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., as contractor crews complete the installation of the new overhead message boards, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The closures will occur one direction at a time, between 20th Street and 34th Street, starting on…

GiGi’s Playhouse celebrates ten years with family fun event

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — GiGi’s Playhouse celebrated its ten-year anniversary on Sunday with a high-energy, family-fun event. Families a part of GiGi’s Playhouse teamed up to walk or run through the annual GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge. From both a 5k Fun Run to the 1-Mile Inspirational Walk. Festivities also included bounce houses, vendors, face painting, and more. While the event celebrated…

Fifth annual Moorhead Sausage Festival brings a taste of German delights

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead kicks off the fall season with their annual Sausage Festival. For the fifth year, the festival has brought a variety of vendors, contests, music, and more. Bringing the metro area a taste of German delicacies, from craft beer to wines. The people at the festival say it is the WURST (best) event of the year….

Moorhead lands major federal grant to replace around 30 lead pipes

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead just landed a major grant to help remove lead pipes. Mayor Shelly Carlson says the city got a nearly $467,000 federal grant from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and MN Public Facilities Authority Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. The funding will allow Moorhead Public Service to replace thirty lead service lines in the city. The lead…

F5 Project raises awareness on their mission through golf tournament

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — For nearly nine years, the non-profit agency F5 Project has helped people find employment and a place to live. Serving more than five hundred people per month throughout North Dakota. “When we’re working with somebody at F5 Project, it’s because they want to change their life. They want a new life. They’re not there because they…

F-M Volunteers Raise Much-Needed Money for Ukrainian Refugees

The final total has not yet been confirmed, but the event raised at least $10,000 for refugees and their families.

MOORHEAD, MN – Dmytro Selchenko is one of many Ukrainians who was forced to flee his native country when Russia invaded. He settled in the Fargo-Moorhead area, and began working for TrueNorth Steel, a company that has been eager to put refugees on their payroll. “We have 8 Ukrainian employees and their families that really are counting on our community,…