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Folks Run Wild for the Red River Zoo

Participants could choose from a 5k, a mile, or a half mile to walk or run.

July 26, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – Runners and walkers laced up their shoes early Saturday morning to get their steps in and raise money for the local zoo. The event was titled “Running Wild for the Red River Zoo” and it kicked off at 8 A.M. 200 people signed up in total, getting to choose between a 5k, 1 mile, or half mile…

Annual Stroke Walk Shows Support for Survivors

The event is organized by Essentia's stroke program, with them saying it's important for patients to feel there are things to look forward to after an incident.

May 28, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – May is Stroke Awareness Month, and Essentia Health held its annual event to support stroke survivors. This is the 4th year of Essentia’s stroke walk. It was held this afternoon on the indoor track at Rustad Recreation Center in West Fargo. The event was free for participants, and everyone was welcome to sign up, from…

Hope Walk for Huntington’s Disease

Amy Watkin recently became board president of the Northern Plains chapter of the HDSA, and she promptly organized the first Team Hope Walk in the region.

May 3, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Many people took advantage of the lovely weather this weekend to get their steps in for a good cause. Rheault Farms saw the first ever Team Hope Walk in the Fargo region. The event was put on by the Northern Plains Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America. Huntington’s is a rare genetic disorder that…

Thousands walk to bring awareness for suicide prevention

September 17, 2023

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Thousands of people walked in the Out of the Darkness Walk outside Scheels Arena to support suicide prevention. It’s a cause that means a lot to Team Eli, a group that walks to honor a loved one they lost. “I hope that he would be proud and he would be smiling,” said Madeline Gebhart, Eli’s sister….

Social Distancing: Running An Experiment

How Easy Is It To Keep Social Distancing When You Get Out For Fresh Air

April 1, 2020

Site Staff,

If you’re feeling cabin fever a bit while you’re social distancing, it’s still perfectly fine to head outside for a bit. You’re not under house arrest. And I did a little experiment to see how easy it is to stay far enough away from people when you’re out and about. I strapped a GoPro to my chest for my…

Homeless Memorial Day Walk and Service In Remembrance

That's why the mayors of Fargo,West Fargo, Dilworth and Moorhead declared that the 21st of December be Homeless Memorial Day.

December 21, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — December 21 is the first day of winter and the longest night of the year. Over the past 20 years in the FM area, more than 200 people have either died or had their lives shortened from experiences with homelessness. That’s why the mayors of Fargo,West Fargo, Dilworth and Moorhead had declared that the 21st of December…

JDRF One Walk Supports Those With Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease

September 14, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The JDRF One Walk supports those with type 1 diabetes. The goal is turn Type One to Type None. Three JDRF ambassadors led the walk, and the youngest is 7-year-old Samuel Erdmann. He was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes over a year ago, and it’s been quite the journey for him and his family. “We had a…

North Dakota HIV Awareness Walk Battles Stigma

NDCPG held their second annual walk

September 10, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — About six dozen people put on their walking shoes to raise awareness for HIV. The North Dakota Community Planning Group for HIV and Viral Hepatitis Prevention, Care and Treatment (NDCPG) held its second annual HIV Awareness Walk. The organization is designed to make sure people in North Dakota have access to quality HIV prevention services. People at…

Dialing into charity, Radio Station Raises Money For Roger Maris

September 6, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Tuning that dial to supporting those who are battling cancer.That’s what 61 for 61 is doing to help raise money for Fargo’s Roger Maris Cancer Center. The drive includes a 12–hour radio marathon with 107.9 The Fox, food and a Silent Auction to raise money. One of the hosts of the radioathon who says the money raised…

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Holds Fundraiser for Out of the Darkness Walk

The walk will be on September 15 at Scheels Arena

August 30, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — People get tasty brats and hot dogs outside Cash Wise while supporting a good cause. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention held a fundraiser to raise money for the Out of the Darkness community walk. It will take place on September 15 at Scheels Arena. The organization also uses money for mental health research, prevention education, and…