KFGO For A Cause

Every year, Folkways brings together 140,000 visitors to our signature events, books 150 live performances, and works with 120 small local businesses in the Fargo Moorhead Community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete Christopher joins KFGO For A Cause to talk about the upcoming build season, their first hard hat breakfast, the new name and more!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wow! Can you believe they are turning double digits this year? The Heart-N-Soul Community Cafe is an important part of our community - fostering community through shared meals.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crosses For Cameron is a mission that is still growing - hear about how it started and it's continued impact on our community!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perry Kleven & Jeff DeVillers joins us to talk about the Red River Valley Concert Band! A gem of our community...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you talk to kids about the uncomfortable stuff... Sarah Matthews with the Red River Children's Advocacy Center joins KFGO For A Cause.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Faith Forward shares who they are and their mission during KFGO For A Cause.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Artz joins Neil Van Dam and Amy Iler to talk about the Rotary Club of Fargo Moorhead. And, their popular fundraiser that is back....  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gail with Cats Cradle joins KFGO For A Cause to give us the history of their organization - and, they have a BIG announcement! They will soon be moving into a new, permanent location!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Kicks Band of Fargo Moorhead performs, educates, and promotes America's authentic and origianal art form, Jazz! Learn about the Fargo Moorhead FM Kicks Band - and read more here:  https://fmkicksband.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April is "Child Abuse Prevention Month" - and Sarah Matthews, Exec. Director of the Red River Children's Advocacy Center, joins us to talk about their mission and work in our community. Learn more here: https://rrcac.org/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura Forde talks all about the fun things happening at the Historical & Cultural Society of Clay County. Learn more here: https://www.hcscconline.org/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jessie Rock is a science educator and advocate and is the Founder and Executive Director of the soon-to-be Fargo Moorhead Science Museum. Hear all about their plans and learn more here: https://fmsm.org/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A mission to spread light and kindness to children battling a medical condition. Learn more here: https://landonslight.org/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Foster Care, Community Mental Health Services, and Residential Treatment.. Meet Nexus-PATH Family Healing. Learn more here: https://www.nexusfamilyhealing.org/nexus-path-family-healing   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thomas Hill joins Amy Iler and Neil Van Dam to discuss the big moves Youthworks is making to provide youth transitional housing.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are LUCKY to have an organization helping and boosting fundraisers for our friends and neighbors. Jeana Peinovich joins Amy Iler and Neil Van Dam to talk about the unique opportunity for those in our region to have the help of Lend A Hand Up.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Deery is the Veterans Service Officer for Cass County. He joins Amy Iler and Neil Van Dam to discuss how the "Gap Fund" is helping fill the gap of services for veterans in our community.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Megan Krueger, Moorhead Library Director, joins Amy Iler and Neil Van Dam to talk about the big changes coming for the Moorhead Public Library as they prepare a move to "The Loop" - located at the sight formerly home to the Moorhead Center Mall.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each pair of sneakers delivered to children in need through this program does more than just home young feet; it carries the legacy of a man who believed deeply in the power of community support and the joy of running!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Munson is the mother of "Rach". And, after losing Rach much too young to colorectal cancer, she is spreading awareness about young-onset colorectal cancer - signs, symptoms and research!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Janelle Leiseth, Executive Director of the Moorhead Legacy Education Foundation, joins Amy Iler and Neil Van Dam to talk about their mission support the students, teachers and programs in the Moorhead Public Schools. Learn more here: https://www.moorheadlegacy.org/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brooks Peterson, a Construction Management Instructor from M State and a Camp Coordinator, joins Amy Iler and Neil Van Dam to talk about the Herdina Construction Trades Camp. A Camp with a cool opportunity for teens in our area and for non-profits!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation joins KFGO For A Cause to talk about their big news for 2026 - The Library is opening on July 4, 2026! Matt Briney, Chief Communications Officer, explains what to expect and how you can be a member!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Becky Bakke joins KFGO For A Cause to talk about how their organization is working with our schools to impact kids and families. And, she has an action item for those students looking for scholarships!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.