Author: KVRR Staff

Target is closing nine stores in the U.S because of crime

  CNN –  The company announced that it’s closing one store in New York City, two in Seattle and three each in Portland, Oregon and the San Francisco Bay Area.  Target says theft and organized retail crime at the stories is threatening the safety of its employees and customers, and, quote, “contributing to unsuitable business performance.” The nine stores will close…

Amazon sued by FTC, 17 states over allegations it inflates online prices and overcharges sellers

SEATTLE (AP) – Amazon is being sued by U.S. regulators and and 17 states over allegations that the company abuses its position in the marketplace to inflate prices on other platforms, overcharge sellers and stifle competition. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, is the result of a years-long investigation into Amazon’s businesses…

After weeks of renovations, Chick-fil-A set to open Tuesday

FARGO N.D. (KVRR) – Chick-fil-A will finally be opening its doors again this week. The restaurant closed on August 28th for a major renovation project. “Chick-fil-A has invested quite a bit of money into the location to accommodate higher volume in the drive thru and also improve our team member experience by expanding our drive thru cockpit on the inside…

Vikings lose to L.A. Chargers 28-24, Now 0-3 on season

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Justin Herbert, Keenan Allen and the Los Angeles Chargers had seen a Brian Flores-coached defense before, flummoxed in 2020 by Flores’ blitz-heavy approach in a loss at Miami during Herbert’s rookie season. Three years later, with the quarterback and receiver in nearly perfect sync, Herbert and Allen knew just how to attack the Minnesota Vikings’ defense, coordinated…

Minnesota’s would-be head of cannabis regulation quits amid reports she sold illegal products

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The recently appointed director of Minnesota’s new marijuana regulatory agency Erin Dupree has resigned amid reports that she sold illegal cannabis products in the state. Dupree ran a business that sold products exceeding state limits on THC potency, owed money to former associates and accumulated tens of thousands of dollars in tax liens, Minnesota Public Radio…

Rural North Dakota town loses its only supermarket

ENDERLIN N.D. (KVRR) – Enderlin’s only grocery store is suddenly closing its doors next week. Folks in Enderlin find out their only grocery store is closing, sending shockwaves across the rural North Dakota town of under 900, when the owner put up a sign early this week. “Pretty much found out like the public did there was a sign posted…

Advocates vow to continue fighting Minnesota’s new e-pull tab laws

MOORHEAD MINN. (KVRR) – An advocacy group is speaking out against Minnesota’s new e-pull tab laws, claiming it could result in the loss of millions of dollars in funding. Democratic Minnesota State Senator Rob Kupec said, “There was a court decision that basically said the way E pull tabs work right now can no longer happen. This open all feature…

Investigation into North Dakota AG office overrun complete; state’s attorney to review

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO) – North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley has released the final report from Montana investigators who he tasked with probing a significant cost overrun at a building leased by the Attorney General’s office after it was discovered last year. In addition to the cost overrun, analysts and investigators from Montana’s Division of Criminal Investigation looked into the…

Economic Development meeting to discuss labor recruitment in metro

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Workforce recruitment was a big topic at the annual Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Committee Board meeting. Business leaders discussed the size of the local workforce and the methods being used to bring more workers to the area. This is the first time the metro has been engaged in a massive workforce recruitment initiative of this scale….

Great Plains Food Bank introduces new Kitchen Coalition program

FARGO N.D. (KVRR) – Great Plains Food Bank introduces its new Kitchen Coalition program. It works with neighbors and community leaders to make sure that the meals represent people’s dietary and cultural needs. The program then partners with local restaurants and caterers that turn food bank ingredients into nutritious, freshly prepared meals. The group has partnered with the VA, Gladys…