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Sanford Health to open new Children’s Safety Store

The store is located inside Sanford Children's Southwest Clinic on 13th Avenue South in Fargo

December 31, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Health is opening a new Children’s Safety Store to help prevent childhood injuries across Fargo-Moorhead. The center opens January 4th and will educate parents on how to create a safe environment for their children. Items like bike helmets, car seats and life jackets are available at cost, which makes them more affordable than ones sold…

Twenty Below Coffee Co. opens Moorhead location

December 31, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. – Twenty Below Coffee Co. is celebrating the official opening of its new Moorhead location by Concordia College. The yearlong effort filled with planning and soft opens finally comes to a head and customers came flowing in. After having to close its Downtown Fargo location for a month earlier during the pandemic, the team at Twenty Below are…

Moorhead ordinance stops payday lenders from charging steep interest rates

The ordinance will go into effect on Friday

December 30, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. – Moorhead is hoping to pave the way for frustrated Minnesota cities with a new ordinance to limit payday lenders. They’re calling it the Moorhead Model. It’s the first of its kind in Minnesota. It will stop payday lenders from charging big annual fees. “Unfortunately when your business model relies on charging three hundred, four hundred, or five…

The Spud Jr in EGF finds innovative way to provide outdoor dining amid pandemic

The business opened four heated pods that are available between 4 and 10pm.

December 28, 2020

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EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. (KVRR) – The Spud Jr in East Grand Forks opens outdoor pods to provide dining services for those in the community. The Spud Jr. owner Justin LaRocque says that having to deal with the pandemic on top of the everyday hurdles of opening a new business has been something very hard to navigate. “On top of…

2020 ‘pretty terrible year’ for North Dakota oil industry

December 28, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota’s top oil regulator says 2020 will be known for the rapid collapse of crude prices in the spring, leading to dismantled rigs and idled wells. State Mineral Resources Director Lynn Helms called it “a pretty terrible year for the industry.” Oil companies filed for bankruptcy and thousands of people in North Dakota’s oil patch lost…

Last minute Christmas shoppers fill up West Acres to finish their gift lists

We talked to shoppers who are cutting it close this holiday season

December 23, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- It’s too late to put in those online Christmas orders, but it’s not too late to hop on over to the mall to finish up your lists. Nothing can stop Christmas shoppers from coming out to West Acres to get their last minute gifts. “Last minute gift cards for my sister and mom. Then I came over to…

First indoor dog park in ND opens its doors in Fargo

The co-owner of Rainy Days Indoor Dog Park says about 700 people registered to be members.

December 21, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – Rainy Days Indoor Dog Park opens its doors in Fargo. Nine-month-old Buddy is a happy, playful golden retriever. Being still a pup, he is also very active, making it sometimes hard for his owner Sarahi to keep up. “A lot of chewing on the walls. He likes to chew on furniture. Yeah, if we don’t get his…

ND bars & restaurants to open under extended hours starting Tuesday

December 21, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has signed an amended executive order allowing bars and restaurants to open at normal hours starting at 8:00 AM Dec. 22 “as active cases and hospitalizations due to COVID-19 have decreased in North Dakota.” Those businesses have been closed to customers indoors from 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM since Nov. 16th. However, bars and restaurants must…

Crow Wing County restaurant fined for reopening, liquor license suspended

December 17, 2020

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MERRIFIELD, Minn. — Minnesota’s Attorney General’s office takes action against a Crow Wing County restaurant for violating Gov. Tim Walz’s order prohibiting indoor dining. After nearly two decades of working in the hospitality industry, Jeff McCulloch never expected this is where owning a restaurant would take him. “My last straw was when my employees were filing for unemployment and they…

Dakota Boys and Girls thrift store in West Fargo celebrates big milestone

To celebrate their 10 year anniversary, the store is having discounts on books, furniture, and clothing.

December 17, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D.- Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch Thrift Store in West Fargo is celebrating its ten year anniversary. Connie Marier, who has been working at the store since it first opened, says it has only gotten better through the years. She says that’s because of the community’s support that they’ve been able to not only remain open, but also…