More Than a Funeral...Voices of the Red River Valley

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Conversations with local people as well as topics of interest relevant to the Fargo/Moorhead area and the Red River Valley. Powered by Korsmo Funeral and Cremation Service of Moorhead, Minnesota.

  1. FEB 27

    Furniture Mission

    Send a text Furniture Mission is a faith-based organization that accepts gently-used furniture donations and re-gifts the furniture to people coming out of crisis.​ Jordan McCormick, Executive Director shares how they came to be and how they function in the lives of area families that are experiencing "furniture insecurity."   www.furnituremissionrrv.org 701-729-1410 2600 - 3rd Avenue North, Fargo, ND, 58102 We can be reached at 218-233-1533 or an email to wecare@korsmofuneralservice.com You can also visit us online at www.korsmofuneralservice.com Thank you for listening and have a great day.

    45 min

  2. JAN 30

    Homeward Animal Shelter

    Send a text What does it really take to care for animals in our community?  In this episode, we visit with the Executive Director of Homeward Animal Shelter, Tasha Haug, an organization dedicated to rescuing, sheltering, protecting, and rehoming dogs and cats right here in our area. We talk about what life inside a shelter actually looks like, how animal welfare has changed in recent years, and why the shelter is planning for a major expansion.  This is not a fundraising pitch. It's an honest conversation about responsibility, planning ahead, and what happens behind the scenes when the community decides that caring for animals matters.   Whether you're a pet owner, an animal lover, or someone interested in how local organizations prepare for the future, this episode offers insight, transparency, and hope.  www.homewardonline.org1201 - 28th Avenue North, Fargo, ND, 58102701-239-0077 https://app.givingheartsday.org/We can be reached at 218-233-1533 or an email to wecare@korsmofuneralservice.com You can also visit us online at www.korsmofuneralservice.com Thank you for listening and have a great day.

    48 min

  3. 12/31/2025

    A New Year Resolution You Can Accomplish

    Send a text As the new year begins, many of us think about resolutions that help us live better - but some of the most meaningful intentions aren't talked about very often.  In this episode we explore healthcare directives as a quiet but powerful act of care: a way to give yourself a voice, ease the burden of loved ones, and bring clarity to uncertain moments. From there, the conversation naturally opens into preplanning education - not as a commitment or a contract, but as an extension of the same values: responsibility, clarity, and consideration for others.  This episode invites thoughtful reflection, not pressure, and encourages listeners to consider how small conversations today can make difficult moments easer tomorrow.   We can be reached at 218-233-1533 or an email to wecare@korsmofuneralservice.com You can also visit us online at www.korsmofuneralservice.com Thank you for listening and have a great day.

    41 min

  4. 12/01/2025

    HIA Health

    Send a text HIA Health (Hearts In Action) formerly Hospice of the Red River Valley is an amazing story of vision and compassion.  In 1981, a small group of visionaries understood the value of providing end-of-life care to patients and their families, where and when they needed it.  Over the years, they have expanded their services into western North Dakota, serving a total of 56 counties in both North Dakota and Minnesota.   We visited with Tracee Capron, Executive Director of HIA Health, to bring us up to date on the latest news of HIA Health.  It is an encouraging story of vision and dedication.  We know you will enjoy it. HIA can be reached at 800-237-4629.  There is an abundance of information and resources on their website as well: www.hiahealth.org We can be reached at 218-233-1533 or an email to wecare@korsmofuneralservice.com You can also visit us online at www.korsmofuneralservice.com Thank you for listening and have a great day.

    1h 4m

  5. 11/24/2025

    Giving Thanks

    Send a text We "took to the streets" to ask the average citizen (whatever that is!?) what they are thankful for.  We compiled quite a few audio clips that reflected this season of gratitude and thanksgiving.  Some are humorous and some are a bit more serious, but all of our guests are genuine and sincere in their thoughts.   As we come into this Thanksgiving holiday, take some time and disconnect from the hectic schedule to reflect on how you have been blessed. Happy Thanksgiving from More Than a Funeral.... We can be reached at 218-233-1533 or an email to wecare@korsmofuneralservice.com You can also visit us online at www.korsmofuneralservice.com Thank you for listening and have a great day.

    12 min

  6. 10/30/2025

    Stephen Streed, Senior Chaplain Eventide Senior Living Communties

    Send a text Chaplain Stephen Streed (we call him Chaplain Steve) is originally from Rockford, Illinois. After a brief study in commercial art and graphic design, Steve followed the call into ministry and served in several parishes in North Dakota and Minnesota.  He joined Eventide Lutheran Home (now Eventide Senior Living Communities) in 1990 and has never looked back.   Chaplain Steve talks about his faith journey but also delves into his love for watercolor and oil painting as well as his passion for creating stained glass windows.  If fishing is of interest, Chaplain Steve is a wealth of knowledge. We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did.   Below are the two articles we mention in the podcast.   Chaplain Steve's "10 Wisdoms": https://eventide.org/10-wisdoms-from-a-senior-living-chaplain/ Forum article about Eventide's dedication of Streed Commons: https://eventide.org/streed-commons-dedicated-honoring-longtime-chaplain/ We can be reached at 218-233-1533 or an email to wecare@korsmofuneralservice.com You can also visit us online at www.korsmofuneralservice.com Thank you for listening and have a great day.

    1h 7m

  7. 09/20/2025

    Ken Norman, Attorney

    Send a text Ken Norman, Attorney with Norman Law Office, Ltd., of Moorhead, Minnesota spends a few minutes talking about the simple legal tools you can use to ensure your wishes are followed and to protect yourself, your assets, and your family. We inserted a few questions from our perspective in funeral service so that it pertains to the families we serve. Ken can be reached at 218-233-2495, or his email at kjnorman@mnalaw.com He will also be speaking at our conference on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the Courtyard by Marriott in Moorhead.  Sessions available are either 2 PM or 6:30 PM and are free to the public.   We can be reached at 218-233-1533 or an email to wecare@korsmofuneralservice.com You can also visit us online at www.korsmofuneralservice.com Thank you for listening and have a great day.

    42 min

  8. 08/31/2025

    Tim Bauer

    Send a text Tim Bauer has been a good friend and associate with Korsmo Funeral and Cremation Service for many years.  Tim has gradually moved into retirement but is definitely not letting the dust settle.   We visited with Tim and he filled us in on his early years in the ministry and his journey to where he is today, both professionally and personally.  He has a unique story we know you will enjoy, particularly his more recent interest into we refer to as "extreme hiking."   We only scratched the surface and you can follow him on his YouTube channel for more of his thoughts and commentaries.   https://youtube.com/@timbauer1915?si=tBA1nsXIVigH2RSE If you want more information on the Firetower 100 or the Tuscobia Winter Ultra we visited about, please check out these links. https://firetowertrailraces.com/ https://tuscobiawinterultra.com/ We can be reached at 218-233-1533 or an email to wecare@korsmofuneralservice.com You can also visit us online at www.korsmofuneralservice.com Thank you for listening and have a great day.

    54 min
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