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Multiple Officers Arrest Man Outside Salvation Army In Downtown Fargo

UPDATE: Multiple Fargo Police Officers detain man in Downtown Fargo

Multiple officers arrived on scene outside the Salvation Army with lights and sirens on

June 23, 2025

Alex Bertsch,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Multiple Fargo Police Officers detained a man in downtown Fargo following a call for a physical altercation. Witnesses say the officers arrived on the scene with their lights and sirens on before detaining, with the help of security, a man outside the Salvation Army on Roberts Street. According to Fargo Police, the victim left the scene…

Salvation Army Honors Volunteers And Community With 128th Annual National Salvation Army Week

May 11, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Salvation Army has been serving the Fargo-Moorhead area for 128 years. Serving thousands of people in their times of need. “In 2024, we served 48,000 meals. We’ve also helped people 90,000 helps that means rent, utilities, transportation, medical assistance, birth certificate, the whole gamut of services that the Salvation Army provides here in the Fargo-Moorhead…

The Salvation Army Celebrates Christmas With A Free Meal

December 24, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –The Salvation Army invited members of the community for a free Christmas meal early Tuesday afternoon. The meal included baked ham, parsley-buttered potatoes, green beans, and dessert. Each year the Salvation Army serves more than 150 people during this Christmas gathering Some people have returned each year making new friends and memories. “People are thoroughly enjoying you…

Salvation Army and American Crystal Sugar Assembled Over 900 Food Boxes

December 20, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Salvation Army teamed up with workers from American Crystal Sugar to assemble annual Christmas food boxes. Volunteers worked through the early hours of the morning to set up the line of food. There were mashed potatoes, corn, frosting, cake mix, bread, ham and turkey – you name it, it was there, and the assembly line…

Over 500 Families Receive Toys For Christmas

December 16, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

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…

Hornbacher’s and Cloverdale Donate Hundreds of Hams to Salvation Army

December 11, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — This year marks the 17th year the Salvation Army has received hams that have been donated for their Christmas Food boxes. “The Salvation Army could not do what it does without community support and community giving. So, Hornbachers and Cloverdale have been amazing benefactors to the army and our administrative people in need. We serve without…

Live: Desiree Short, Mother Of Child Receiving Bed

LIVE: Slumberland gives beds to kids in need

December 9, 2024

Alex Bertsch,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – There’s nothing quite like going to sleep in your own bed, and Slumberland is helping make sure that kids in the metro get to have that experience. It’s the 30th year of their Homes for the Holidays event, where they work with The Salvation Army, The Knights of Columbus and other partners to provide beds and…

Salvation Army Gives Free Meals Day Before Thanksgiving

The organization says they dished out between 200 and 225 meals to those in need.

November 27, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Around a time of such abundance – the Salvation Army is acutely aware of those who have too little. That’s why they always make the day before Thanksgiving a point of emphasis when it comes to feeding the less fortunate. “That’s really our goal,” said Major Abe Tamayo. “To meet the whole of the person, give…

Salvation Army Starts Annual Red Kettle Drive

November 15, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Get ready to hear the ringing of bells at your local retailers. The Salvation Army officially kicked off their Red Kettle Drive this morning with their goal of $900,000. “That money comes to support local agencies funding local for Salvation Army. 83 percent of every dollar goes to direct client need,” said Abe Tamayo, Major at…

Salvation Army Keeps People Warm For The Winter

October 18, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Community members who signed up to fet a coat for the annual Salvation Army Coat Drive were able to pick it up this week. The Salvation Army had several hundred coats to give back to the ones in need An estimated 400 coats were said to have been picked up on Thursday, with still a few…