Business

LIVE: Scoring Points for Mental Health

FARGO — The Blue Cross Blue Shield Caring Foundation is scoring some points for mental health with the help of some of our local sports teams. They did it with this winter’s “Shut out the Stigma” campaign on hockey rinks around the region. Each goal from local hockey teams, including the Fargo Force — earned a donation from the foundation…

National Independent Bookstore Day Celebrated in Roberts Alley

Ferguson Books pulled out all the stops to encourage people to support local businesses.

Shoppers check out the offerings on Independent Bookstore Day.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Book lovers turned out for a special occasion aimed at keeping their money in the local economy. Saturday was Independent Bookstore Day in the U.S., and Ferguson Books located in Roberts Alley celebrated the occasion accordingly. There were prize giveaways, like gift certificates to KingPinz, and author Lisa…

Vintage Point Celebrates 20 Years in Business

The store has been in the same location at the 25th Street Market for all its years of operation.

FARGO, N.D.(KVRR)  – There was an especially festive atmosphere at Vintage Point on April 26. Balloons adorned the entrance and shoppers inside enjoyed 20% discounts on various categories of items. That’s because the store is celebrating 20 years in business. They’ve been located inside the 25th Street Market all this time – slowly expanding the store from just a vintage…

Grand Opening of Second Hangry Joe’s Location

Owners say the new spot, close to the large Scheels store on 45th Street South, allows them to spread their brand across the metro area.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fans of Hangry Joe’s particular style of hot chicken and wings will be delighted to know they now have a second location at which to get their fix. The new store, located at 4501 15th Ave S, Unit 113, opened at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, April 26. The first 100 people in line received a free…

Scheels’ Fish Fest Kicks Off

Fishing season is just around the corner for Minnesotans.

FARGO, N.D. – The Minnesota fishing opener is just a couple weeks away, and Scheels will be holding their annual Fish Fest for next two weekends. Anglers will be able to meet with fishing industry experts to learn the latest tips and tricks when dropping their lines in the water. Scheels is also awarding prizes worth a grand total of…

White Earth Nation reveals plans for casino & resort near Moorhead

The plans call for 90,000-110,000 square feet of gaming space, 900-1,200 slot machines and 10-12 table games 

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Representatives of White Earth Nation, operators of Shooting Star Casinos in Mahnomen and Bagley, spell out their plans for a casino and resort to be built on a plot of land near Moorhead. They unveiled plans for a tribal gaming facility during a meeting with Clay County Commission. The tribe purchased about 280 acres near the…

Shamrock Shake Donation Hits $160,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Lovers of Shamrock Shakes have a new reason to celebrate McDonald’s annual tradition. Twenty-five cents from each shake sold between February 10 and March 23 is being donated. The total is a whopping $160,000. The money is going to the nine Ronald McDonald House Charities in North Dakota and Minnesota. It was raised by McDonald’s North…

Masonic Craft Fair Attracts All Kinds of Vendors

The fair is held on the third Saturday of each month.

Shoppers peruse the goods of the vendors gathered for the fair.FARGO, N.D. – April 19 was the third Saturday of the month, which meant it was time for the Masonic Craft Fair to set up shop. A collection of vendors gathers at the Fargo Masonic Center on 3rd Street North every month. There are a ton of items for sale,…

LIVE: CSA Season at Farm in the Dell

MOORHEAD — CSA season is here, and Farm in the Dell wants you to get in on the action. The Farm’s been expanding its offerings ever since it opened in 2014, and it’s accepting subscriptions for the 2025 growing season now. When you buy a share in advance, they’ll send you a curated box of their freshly harvested produce each…

LIVE: The Asian Night Market is on the Move

FARGO — The Asian Night Market has officially outgrown its venue. They’ve held it at the Plains Art Museum for the past four years. But this year, they’ve nearly doubled the number of vendors. That’s necessitated a move north to the Fargo Air Museum. It offers shopping, food and entertainment for market-goers. And it’s a great way to connect with…