Business

Boats ‘Flying off the lot’ as COVID-19 changes Summer plans

FARGO, ND – Boat dealerships are usually busy around March and April, but this year, it’s looking a little different. “It was kind of strangely quiet during those six weeks,” said Matt Edmondson, the General Manager of Tracker Boat Center. Things are starting to heat up however, as family vacations and summer activities were cancelled due to COVID-19. Now, dealers…

Previewing Fargo Brewing Company’s Remodel

The remodel is a massive overhaul that fully utilizes all of the space in the building. It includes a new taproom, an outdoor patio space, a concert hall, and a food truck.

FARGO, ND – Fargo Brewing Company is undergoing a facelift, with a few surprises in store for customers when it’s finished. “There really was no, like, ‘In ten years this is what this will look like.’ With this thing it was just like ‘Let’s just get it up and running and see where it goes’ and we’ve discovered that this…

Moorhead’s Tastee Freez Reopens After Vandals Damaged Building

Tastee Freez is back to normal hours and will be open Monday at 11 a.m.

MOORHEAD, Minn. — “We are happy we were able to get the fixes done to get us up and running after we close for the season,” Co-Owner Jessica Malvin said. After a break-in destroyed supplies and equipment inside Moorhead’s Tastee Freez, the shop is back up and running. To show their support for this long-time summer staple, dozens of people…

ND Officials Concerned About Dropping Production

The department says the concerns come from less travel and a switch to other alternative power sources.

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources Director Lynn Helms says he’s worried about oil production not being able to reach pre Covid-19 output. According to data from the department, oil production dropped by 10 million barrels from April to May. The department says the concerns come from less travel and a switch to other alternative power sources….

A Mobile Dining Experience Makes It’s Way To The F-M Area

The dining experience launched last week and already has five reservations.

FARGO-MOORHEAD – COVID-19 has forced many businesses to tap into their creative side in order to stay afloat during these unprecedented times. “Find new ways to do business, new ways to connect with people and it’s all about creating beautiful spaces for people to connect,” says Carrie Brusven, the owner of Gathered Boutique Rentals & Events. That is how the…

Bismarck Man Facing Multiple Sex Crime Charges Against 15 Minors

All 15 alleged victims were females in their early teens with each case being a separate incident.

FARGO, N.D. — The U.S. Attorney for North Dakota says 21-year-old Dawson Rouse of Bismarck is facing 27 federal indictments of sexual exploitation of children, the corrosion of sexual exploitation of minors and the creation and transfer of obscene material involving minors. All 15 alleged victims were females in their early teens with each case being a separate incident. With…

Paradox Comics-N-Cards offering free comics until September

Free Comic Book Day happens the first Saturday of May each year. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the event will take place for the remainder of the summer.

FARGO, N.D. — Paradox Comics-N-Cards is bringing Free Comic Book Day to customers all summer long. Free Comic Book Day is a nationwide event that happens the first Saturday of May, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Paradox was unable to host the event this year. Instead, the store will be offering free comics everyday from now until September, while…

West Fargo’s The Lights Plaza celebrates grand opening

City leaders and developers held a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially add the laza to West Fargo's community owned spaces

WEST FARGO, N.D. — The Lights Plaza in West Fargo is officially open. The city hosted a Ribbon Cutting ceremony to officially add the Plaza to West Fargo’s community owned spaces. The celebration included speeches from city leaders and developers, food trucks, live music and tours of the plaza. Some guests in attendance say the new space is unlike anything…

Forbes Magazine Spotlights Drekker Brewing

FARGO, N.D. — A local brewery is getting some big attention thanks to Forbes Magazine. The business magazine reached out to Drekker Brewing to profile the brewery for a recent issue of the magazine. One of the Drekker co-founders initially believed it was a joke before realizing Forbes really wanted to talk with him. He hopes the increased attention will…

Flatland Brewing to close permanently August 2

FARGO, N.D.–Flatland Brewing will be closing its doors for good on August 2. The brewery made a Facebook post on Tuesday announcing the closure saying, “Our dream to provide unique and tasteful beers has come to an end as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 measures and the hardship it has caused to our business.” Before the brewery closes in…