Author: Eric Bolin

Officials cut ribbon on $47 million parking ramp at Hector airport

Officials cut the ribbon on Hector International Airport’s new parking ramp. 8/19/25.FARGO — It was the culmination of years of work at Hector International Airport as city, state, and federal officials cut the ribbon on the new parking ramp. Sen. John Hoeven, Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney, and representatives of McGough Construction thanked the hard work of everyone involved in building…

Company announces plan for data center north of Fargo

The planned data center near Harwood, North Dakota. (Courtesy of Applied Digital)FARGO (North Dakota Monitor) — Applied Digital, the company operating data centers near Ellendale and Jamestown, on Monday announced plans to build a $3 billion data center at Harwood, north of Fargo. Applied Digital plans to break ground in September on what it calls Polaris Forge 2, a  280-megawatt…

Business leaders discuss artificial intelligence at Midwest Technology Summit

FARGO — Speakers from government and local businesses are talking about the next steps needed in the AI revolution at the Midwest Technology Summit. The summit was hosted by the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce. Presidents and CEO’s from Digital Plains, Northstar Technology Group and Onsharp shared insights on artificial intelligence and reskilling the workforce. Representative Julie Fedorchak…

Randy’s University Diner announces plans to move to new location

Randy’s University Diner on University Drive S., Fargo.FARGO (KVRR) — Randy’s Diner on South University Drive shared some big news with customers on their Facebook page. After 26 years in the current location, Randy’s is moving across the street to Midtown Market, on the former Kmart lot. They say they have outgrown their current location and it’s too expensive to…

North Dakota native who lives in Norway shares his expertise in researching family histories

Genealogist Johan Stenslie plays a church hymn on the accordion at the Sons of Norway. 8/7/25.FARGO — A North Dakota native who has spent years studying Norwegian history and genealogy, stopped at the Sons of Norway Thursday to share tips for those looking to learn more about their family history. Johan Stenslie grew up in Bismarck, and also taught history…

Volunteers fill backpacks with school supplies before distribution begins Wednesday

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)  — United Way’s School Supply Drive is underway and volunteers are at Fargodome filling backpacks with supplies for students. They are packing the last of the 6,500 backpacks to be given away. The backpacks each cost about $25 to fill and this year Corwin Automotive is matching contributions. The school supply drive has provided around 6,000 backpacks…

Fargo Mayor releases 2026 preliminary budget proposal for the city

FARGO, N.D (KVRR) — The City of Fargo presented it’s 2026 preliminary budget to both the public and commissioners, late Monday morning. This year’s budget was complicated by the new state law capping property tax revenue. The preliminary budget contains a 3 percent cost of living adjustment as well as cutting over $4.5 million in operation and personnel costs. With…

Air quality monitors report unhealthy conditions due to wildfire smoke

Map of air quality from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The air quality in areas colored red are considered to be unhealthy, even for those without underlying conditions.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Air quality monitors on both sides of the Red River are reporting unhealthy air quality due to smoke drifting from wildfires burning in Canada. North Dakota Department of Environmental…