Business

Businesses Put on Sled Hockey Gear for a Cause

Hope Inc. has raised over $40,000 so far

FARGO, N.D. — Employees around the metro are putting on their sled hockey gear for a cause. Hope Inc. is an organization with 20 adaptive sports and recreation programs for kids and adults with mobility challenges. They’re having a sled hockey fundraiser to support the families who use their programs to keep fees low. Over $40,000 has been raised so far….

Moorhead Dairy Queen’s 70th Anniversary Gets Special Proclamation

The Moorhead Dairy Queen was first built in 1949

MOORHEAD, Minn. — After seven decades as a Moorhead staple, Dairy Queen gets a big announcement from Mayor Johnathan Judd. To celebrate the downtown landmark, Mayor Judd proclaimed March 1st, 2019 to be Historic Moorhead Dairy Queen Day. “Why would you not want to promote a small business, especially nowadays, when there’s so much competition, for a business that has been…

West Fargo Continues to Grow with Phase Two of Downtown Redevelopment

Pioneer Place is set to open for commercial tenants and residents in June

WEST FARGO, N.D. – Construction is well underway on Sheyenne Street with Pioneer Place nearing closer and closer to its completion each day. “It’s kind of like dreams coming to reality,” EPIC Companies marketing and public relations vice president McKenzy Olson said. Over $35 million is going toward the city’s four part project. The building has over 13,000 square feet…

Innovation Challenge Sparks Creativity at NDSU

The innovation challenge highlights students and their ideas to solve a problem through weeks of brainstorming, creating, and implementing those ideas

FARGO, N.D. — The annual innovation challenge is back at North Dakota State University. The innovation challenge highlights students and their ideas to solve a problem through weeks of brainstorming, creating, and implementing those ideas. Some projects presented involve eco-friendly clothing, 3D printed prosthetics, and wind turbines. The showcase is an opportunity to for students to demonstrate their ideas and…

Wells Fargo Warns Customers of Scam

Do not respond to any emails, texts or phone calls asking you to activate your bank account, verify your identity or a request for sensitive information

FARGO, N.D. — If you are getting texts and phone calls that look like they’re from Wells Fargo, there’s a chance it could be part of a scam. This is a text message some have been receiving but it is not actually the bank. If you provided any information to the person on the other end, call the bank immediately or…

NDSU’s Part Time and Summer Jobs Fair Helps Students Find Employment

Students met with over 60 potential employers to discuss and even interview for jobs while at the fair

FARGO, N.D. –NDSU is helping students connect with employers with their annual part time and summer jobs fair. Students met with over 60 potential employers to discuss and even interview for jobs. Connecting employers with students gives them the opportunity to explore different jobs and career paths all in one location. “So besides of course actually getting a job, I…

Better Business Bureau Warns People of Fake Fargo Auto Dealer Website

Within the last month, the BBB received over 600 inquiries regarding the website for Superior Auto Sales

FARGO, N.D. – The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota is encouraging people to watch out for fake auto dealer websites after identifying one whose location is said to be here in Fargo. Within the last month, the BBB received over 600 inquiries regarding the website for Superior Auto Sales. Superior used to exist at 3313 Fiechtner Drive…

Drekker’s First Hotdish Festival Serves Up Comfort, Nostalgia

three judges decided who would win "best hotdish"

FARGO, N.D. — A Midwest classic is filling plenty of stomachs and putting a smile on many faces during a winter that won’t seem to end. KVRR’s Danielle Church tells us how Drekker’s first Hotdish Festival is sharing the moment with restaurants from around the area. When he was a kid, only one dish consistently made its way to Shea Syverson’s…

Fire Breaks Out at Vic’s Aircraft Sales in North Fargo

No one was injured, but extent of damage is unknown at this time

FARGO, N.D. — A fire breaks out at Vic’s Aircraft Sales around 8:45 pm Saturday night. Upon arrival, fire fighters found smoke coming out of the building at 1631 19th Avenue North with zero visibility. The business is right near the Fargo Air Museum. They had to use a ladder to enter the building. No one was inside and no…

LIVE: 1st Annual Hotdish Festival

The culinary masterpiece of the Midwest is celebrated this weekend.

As Drekker Brewing Company’s Ashley Rieck puts it, what do you do in February in Fargo? You stay inside and eat, of course. She’s got a point. After all, it’s just not a February in the Upper Midwest without the piping-hot, cream-based casserole delicacy North Dakotans and Minnesotans grow up craving. That’s where the idea for the First Annual Hotdish…