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Luna Fargo turns bathroom controversy into money for nonprofit

Luna Fargo is selling "Fargo is not Portland" shirts for $25 to donate to a nonprofit organization

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo restaurant is turning what they call their “15 minutes of fame” into money for a nonprofit organization. Earlier this week, we told you about Luna Fargo, on South University Drive, firing back online at a customer’s complaints over their bathroom signs. The signs read, “Whichever.” The customer says the signs are offensive and he…

MN Cup helped Minnesota mom get on Shark Tank

Beth Fynbo owns "Busy Baby"

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Minnesota small business owner has made it to the big leagues, bringing her company to Shark Tank earlier this month. Beth Fynbo of Oronoco had a small idea a few years ago that she hoped would lead her here. An army veteran and now mother of two, Fynbo thought of the Busy Baby Mat at…

Fargo restaurant fires back after bathroom sign complaint

Luna Fargo on Facebook: "We consider gender neutral bathrooms to be a very small way we can let our community know that we take inclusivity very seriously."

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo restaurant fires back after a customer complains over its bathroom signs. Luna Fargo on University Drive shared to Facebook a message from a customer who says they work for a fortune 500 tech company and brought a date to the restaurant. The customer says the door sign “Whichever” is offensive and their date chose…

$3 for a gallon of gas? Local expert says likely won’t happen in the Midwest

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As gas prices steadily increase, $3 per gallon could become the national average in the next couple of months. However, Gene LaDoucer with AAA doesn’t believe our region will get there. After seeing almost daily increases for weeks, LaDoucer says prices are showing signs of stability. “Gasoline and oil futures have actually declined in the past…

Junkyard Brewing Company re-opens its taproom & patio

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A long-awaited day for beer lovers in the F-M area is finally here: Junkyard Brewing Company in Moorhead has re-opened its taproom and patio. The brewery has been operating as off-sale only for the past year due to the pandemic. In an effort to keep people safe, Junkyard is operating on a first come, first served…

Ten Regional Pizza Hut Locations Have A New Operator

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Ten Pizza Hut locations in North Dakota and Minnesota have a new operator. Flynn Restaurant Group, the largest franchise operator in America, is acquiring nearly 1,000 Pizza Hut locations across the country along with nearly 200 Wendy’s locations. The acquisition from NPC International includes two Pizza Huts in Fargo and one each in West Fargo, Grand…

The Freez, formerly known as Tastee Freez, opens for the season

Former Tastee Freez re-opens to the public under new name

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A local sweet treat favorite is celebrating the start of spring with a new name and a grand season re-opening. The former Tastee Freez will now be known as “The Freez.” Co-owner Jessica Malvin says the transition has been a bittersweet moment, but this will give the restaurant the chance to test out new flavors and menu…

The Meadows Golf Course set to open for the season

Course manager encourages golfers to book or call ahead for tee times.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Golfers, get your clubs ready. The Meadows Golf Course is opening early for the season. Golfers got the chance to practice their swings as the driving range opened Friday morning. To those looking to play a round, you’ll have to wait until Saturday’s 10 Am course to open to get on the links. “We’re still following…

Moler Barber College thanks first responders with free haircuts

A barber school does what it can to help first responders

FARGO, N.D. – Moler Barber College is offered free haircuts to people that put their lives on the line for the community on Wednesday. The barber college was also taking walk-in appointments for $9 a haircut. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go to a local family who has faced trying times during this past year. “Primarily we do…