Business

Head of Small Business Administration Visits Small Businesses in Fargo

Linda McMahon talked about intellectual property, technology to assist in innovation

FARGO, N.D. — With visits to 49 states under her belt, Linda McMahon says getting to meet more than 8,000 small business owners is the best part of her job. “I’ve toured many small businesses, and I want to hear what’s working for them, what’s not working for them, and how can we help them be more effective and efficient, how…

LIVE: SBA Head Tours Fargo Small Businesses

It's a big day for business in the world, and for small business in Fargo.

They may be small today. But every major corporation in America had to start somewhere, and most of them started as small businesses once upon a time. Linda McMahon got her start as the leader and co-creator of a small regional business that today is the multinational organization known as the World Wrestling Federation. Now, she serves as part of…

Maintenance Technicians Putting Their Skills to the Test: Can They Beat the Clock?

Work can become second nature...for these guys twisting and turning is almost natural

FARGO, N.D. — Work can become second nature…for these guys twisting and turning is almost natural. But what happens when they try to beat the clock? “When they did their practice rounds they were a lot quicker and not used to having everybody cheer them on,” said Jamie Hager, with the Greater Red River Apartment Association. It’s the first time…

Next Minnesota Governor Supports Legalizing Marijuana, Community Reacts

Gov. Elect Tim Walz says the legislation could reduce crime and help the state's economy

MOORHEAD, Minn. — North Dakota voters may have just turned down Measure 3, but in Minnesota marijuana might just be legalized in the next few years. Reducing crime, creating jobs and boosting the state’s economy are just a few reasons Minnesota’s next governor says he wants to legalize marijuana in the state. And Walz is already gaining followers. “If it was…

Local Stores Celebrate Small Business Saturday on Busy Shopping Weekend

Business owners say downtown has been more lively compared to years before

FARGO, N.D. — Local entrepreneurs are taking advantage of the busy shopping weekend. Small Business Saturday is a nationwide movement launched by American Express in 2010 when the economy was in recession. Several stores in downtown Fargo are taking part including places like Unglued and Boots & Heels. Small business owners say promoting local shops has definitely made the area livelier…

Black Friday Shoppers Arrive Early to Get the Deals

Two shoppers arrived at Fargo's Best Buy at 3 in the morning on Black Friday

FARGO– Black Friday is a chance for shoppers to get the best bang for their buck. One shopper describes his first Black Friday experience as… “Crazy,” Ashton Laver said. Customers started lining up in front of Fargo’s Best Buy hours before it opened to get a head start on their holiday shopping. “My mom thought I was crazy because it’s…

2,500 shoppers line up at Mall of America for Black Friday

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (KMSP) – The holiday shopping season is underway. An estimated 2,500 shoppers lined up at the doors of Mall of America for the Black Friday shopping, according to mall officials. The doors officially opened at 5 a.m. Friday morning. Santa and his elves greeted people as they made their way in. The Mall of America will be giving out 8,000 mystery scratch-off…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Obie

Room at the table? You should definitely invite Obie for Thanksgiving.

We’ve got the cutest little turkey you could ever hope to meet for our Thanksgiving Pet Connection. Obie, a pit bull-type cross with cuddles to spare, was surrendered by his owner when that person couldn’t care for him following Obie’s seizure diagnosis. But he hasn’t let his heartbreak stand in the way of his ability to give affection to folks….

Sen. Hoeven Thanks Entrepreneurs at One Million Cups Reunion

One Million Cups gives entrepreneurs the chance to connect and share their ideas with other entrepreneurs

FARGO, N.D. – Senator Hoeven thanks entrepreneurs for their contribution to the state of North Dakota at One Million Cups’ fourth annual speaker reunion. One Million Cups gives entrepreneurs the chance to connect and share their ideas with other entrepreneurs. Over 30 innovators are given one minute to give an update on their innovations. Zoe Bundy, a young entrepreneur, was…

Workers Finish Construction Along 13th Avenue

There will now be six open lanes in Fargo and five open lanes in West Fargo

FARGO/WEST FARGO, N.D. – The end of the 13th Avenue road construction is something we can all be thankful for this holiday season. Workers will be done cleaning up construction on both the Fargo and West Fargo sides of the street by the end of the day. The completion of the 13th Avenue project gives drivers more room with six…