Volunteer

Local Woman Selected to Help Decorate White House for Christmas

The White House opened up applications in August

FARGO, N.D. — One local woman, Amanda Morgan, is going to the White House after being picked to help decorate for Christmas. “Since I was a little kid, I’ve just dreamed about being First Lady, even seeing the White House. Just seeing all these places I’ve read about and watched documentaries about,” she said. Now, she’s going to Washington, D.C….

Raking Flash Mob Makes a Difference for Those Who Can’t Help Themselves

Daily chores can sometimes seem like second nature that's until you are physically unable to do them

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — Daily chores can sometimes seem like second nature. That’s until you are physically unable to do them. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen tells us how one Fergus Falls group is taking some of that burden off people’s shoulders and making their days a little bit brighter. “I can’t get over that they would do this. It’s pretty special,”…

NDSU Gives Back to Community Through Serve With the Herd

Over 10 volunteer opportunities within the community were available to students, faculty, and alumni

FARGO–NDSU is giving back to the Fargo community through its first Serve with the Herd service project day during Homecoming Week. Over 10 volunteer opportunities within the community were available to students, faculty, and alumni. Groups of volunteers rotated from local non-profit organizations starting at 8:30 this morning. Volunteers lent a hand by washing windows and pulling weeds at Bethany…

Speaking From Their Hearts: Fargo Civic Center Welcomes TEDxFargo

The speakers have 12 minutes to convey a topic of their interest to an audience of strangers

FARGO, N.D.– The Fargo Civic Center hosted an event for those with an open mind. 200 volunteers spent Thursday prepping for TEDxFargo, an event where thought provoking speakers take center stage. “A lot of work went into this,” Michelle Lucas TEDxFargo Speaker said. “More than I think any talk I’ve given in my entire life.” The event had 23 local,…

River Keepers Volunteers its Way to Help Keep Rivers Clean

The Storm Drain Marking Program partners with the cities of Moorhead, Fargo, and West Fargo to prevent pollution

MOORHEAD, MN– River Keepers is volunteering its way to help keep rivers clean. The Storm Drain Marking Program partners with the cities of Moorhead, Fargo, and West Fargo to prevent pollution. Garbage and debris move from storm drains into the Red River. Volunteers mark the storm drains in these areas with stickers that say, “No Dumping Drains to Rivers.” Volunteers…

The West Fargo Fire Department Assists West Fargo Workers in Fire Safety

Employees from Ohnstad Twichell and Moore Engineering are preparing for emergency situations

WEST FARGO, N.D.– West Fargo workers are setting things on fire, but don’t worry, they are putting them out! Employees from Ohnstad Twichell and Moore Engineering are taking fire safety into their own hands. With the help of the West Fargo Fire Department, these engineers and attorneys are learning how to put fires out on their own. “I went through the…

NDSU Students Spend Day Giving Back To Local Nonprofits

More than 400 students volunteered to help out 25 nonprofit organizations throughout the metro

  FARGO, N.D. — In between class and work, NDSU students used some of their free time to give back to 25 local nonprofits. More than 400 students volunteered to help do things like make storm drains or sort food donations for nonprofits around the city. One of those includes North Dakota’s Project Linus, which donates blankets to kids who have…

Tap Into Youth with the YMCA and Fargo Brewing Company

It's a networking, professional development and volunteering group at the YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties

FARGO, N.D. — The YMCA is collaborating with Fargo Brewing Company to educate people in the valley about Brighter Futures. It’s a networking, professional development and volunteering group at the YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties. It provides opportunities for those who are less fortunate to enjoy activities and events they wouldn’t have the opportunity to do otherwise. One dollar…

Petition to Provide Special License Plates to Volunteer First Responders Approved

The petition requires over 13,000 signatures by July 9

BISMARCK, N.D. — Supporters of providing specialized vehicle license plates at no charge for volunteer firefighters and other emergency responders can begin circulating petitions to try to bring the issue to voters. Secretary of State Al Jaeger just approved the format of the petition. Supporters need to gather and submit at least 13,452 valid signatures by July 9 to get…

Loved Ones Have Unanswered Questions After Missing Minnesota Man Found Dead in Denver

Adam Gilbertson had just moved to the Denver area and was last seen on December 15th. Fox31 Denver's Vicente Arenas reports

DENVER, Colo. — A Minnesota man was relatively new to the Denver area before he disappeared. He was last seen on December 15th and his body was found along a river on January 13th. It’s not the outcome his family and friends were hoping for. They have a lot of questions and as many as 150 people were out looking…