Business

Duane’s House of Pizza location on University Drive demolished

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Just like its beloved pies, Duane’s House of Pizza in south Fargo is pretty much flat. The pizza joint that’s stood in its University Drive location since 1975 is now demolished to make way for a new development. It’s part of the overall South Plaza shopping center demolition, which makes way for a mixed-use project. The…

LIVE: World Refugee Day

The metro’s refugee and New American aid organizations are bracing themselves for a world refugee day tomorrow filled with uncertainty. That’s after the main organizers, the Immigrant Development Center, had its budget and staff cut by fifty percent. Other area nonprofits are stepping in to help fill the gap. They say it’s especially important to hold the annual celebration this…

Former U.S. Secret Service Agent Evy Poumpouras will headline FMWF Chamber’s 2025 Women Connect Celebration

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — FMWF Chamber’s 2025 Women Connect Celebration announces this year’s speaker and it’s a former U.S. Secret Service agent. Evy Poumpouras will share her stories at the event set for Tuesday, September 30 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Sanford Health Athletic Complex. In a news release, the Chamber says Poumpouras protected four U.S. presidents, cracked…

Crews respond to gas leak outside Grand Forks International Airport

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Grand Forks Fire Department responds to a gas line that was hit outside Grand Forks International Airport. It happened around 9 a.m. at 2806 Airport Drive. Airport Fire personnel started to evacuate the buildings adjacent to the leak. Xcel Energy was able to quickly stop the leak. After no signs of gas, airport operations returned…

First Cannabis Microbusiness License awarded in Minnesota

ST. PAUL (KVRR/FOX9) – Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management’s first-ever lottery license in the books, the state has announced its first official business license to begin recreational cannabis cultivation. It went to Herb Quest, LLC, a microbusiness located in Pine County with the primary focus on the outdoor cultivation of cannabis plants. Earlier in June, the OCM’s license lottery provided…

Celebrating Father’s Day in the F-M Area

There were plenty of great deals for Dad if you knew where to look.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- It is Father’s Day, and many businesses in the region offering special promotions to help families celebrate the dads in their lives. Junkyard Brewing Company in West Fargo teamed up with Sandy’s Donuts for a giveaway. Each dad that stopped in for a drink also received a free donut. They said it was a natural partnership, with…

West Fargo Street Fair Attracts Most Vendors to Date

It seemed like the clouds parted specifically so that attendees could have the best day possible.

WEST FARGO, N.D. – A prediction of cloudy skies seemingly didn’t dissuade anyone from showing up to the West Fargo Street Fair on Saturday. The event saw record numbers – for both shopper turnout and number of vendors. West Fargo Park District said they had over 90 booths register this year. There were a wide range of crafts for sale,…

Low-carbon jet fuel company foresees huge investment in western North Dakota

Chris Ryan, right, president and chief operating officer of renewable fuels company Gevo, speaks June 10, 2025, in West Fargo, N.D., at the Midwest Ag Summit. At left is Greg Lardy, vice president for agriculture at North Dakota State University. (Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)WEST FARGO (North Dakota Monitor) — The demand for jet fuel is going up. The demand for…

Maker’s Market Spreads Craftiness All Over Brewhalla

The free fair featured well over 40 different artisans and their special creations.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Crafts galore this weekend as makers of all kinds took over the second floor of Brewhalla for their very own market. The Maker’s Market festival, hosted by Unglued, saw over 40 vendors showcasing their handmade goods – even craftspeople from as far away as Wisconsin. Admission was free, and attendees roamed around checking out mugs, custom…