Business

Another $2 Million Offered Through Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A program started over two decades ago is providing financial help to homeowners in renovating and repairing their properties. Gate City Bank and Fargo are offering another $2 million investment in the Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative. People with homes that are 40 years old or older are eligible for the loans. The assessed value of the home…

Fargodome Hosts 63rd Annual Red River Valley Home & Garden Show

Attendees were there to either look for assistance on specific home improvement projects or just to peruse the offerings of hundreds of vendors.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Thousands of people headed to the Fargodome this weekend for the annual Red River Valley Home and Garden Show. More than 230 vendors packed the concourses and the field, and officials estimated over 7 thousand people attended during the 3-day expo. People looking for resources for their next home improvement project found hot tubs, window treatments,…

West Acres Hosts Winter Farmers Market

The event also featured a Senior Day coffee social to kick things off.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – While temperatures are warming up, it’s still not quite yet warm enough to move the farmers’ market outdoors. That’s why West Acres Mall hosted it indoors this Saturday, with more than 35 local vendors offering hot food, original artwork, and homemade crafts, among other things. The Winter Farmers Market also doubled as a Senior Day, with…

Moorhead Dairy Queen Celebrates Annual March 1st Re-Opening

The day has been officially commemorated by the city of Moorhead as "Dairy Queen Day," so the tradition isn't likely to change anytime soon.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Though temperatures barely peaked above 20 degrees, a loyal line of customers would not be dissuaded from getting their Dairy Queen fix as soon as the windows flew open at 10 A.M. “We always think of this every year,” laughed co-owner Troy DeLeon. “Are they going to come back? Do people remember? And they do. It’s…

Arctic Cat Production Ending in May Impacting Around 400 Employees

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — Textron has set a date to shut down its manufacturing operations indefinitely at Arctic Cat in Thief River Falls. It’ll happen on May 22. The company says the around 400 employees who work through their specific completion date will be eligible to receive severance benefits before they are laid-off. They will complete limited production…

Moorhead’s new development has a name: “The Loop”

“The Loop” – City of MoorheadMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The new space taking over the site of the former Moorhead Center Mall will be called, “The Loop.” In a post to social media, the city of Moorhead says “this dynamic new space will serve as a hub for knowledge, innovation, and community engagement.” Not only will it contain the new…

JOANN Fabrics To Close All 800 Locations After More Than 80 Years in Business

JOANN Fabrics announces it will close all 800 locations and go out-of-business after more than 80 years. Earlier this month, the retailer announced that it would close 500 stores across the country after filing bankruptcy. JOANN Fabrics locations in Fargo, Grand Forks, Bemidji, Hibbing and Brookings in our region will be closing. The company says that subject to court approval,…

Tiny Things Opens in Brewhalla

The stall belongs to the owners of The Plant Supply, who said they were inspired after seeing their customers' interest in miniatures.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The newest stall in Brewhalla is setting out to prove that the best things can come in small packages. Tiny Things held its grand opening this weekend. The store for all things miniature is located right next to The Plant Supply and owned by the same people. You can find items ranging from cute little charms…

32nd Annual Sugar Valley Toy Show

There was a toy option for everyone, from $5-10 Hot Wheels to collectors' items that could cost thousands.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Toy enthusiasts of all levels got a real treat this weekend as the Sugar Valley Toy Show returned to Fargo. The event was held both Saturday and Sunday at Hilton Garden Inn. Nearly 20 vendors showed up with their wares, ranging from your normal Hot Wheels to collectors’ items that could sell for tens of thousands…

LIVE: Connecting with Artificial Intelligence

FARGO — Computer scientists at NDSU say it’s time you get education about all the ways artificial intelligence is changing life in our region. That’s why they’re offering a conference at the university called “Fargo A.I. Connect.” It features business owners, researchers, and students all coming together to share ideas and innovations in the field of A.I. NDSU scientists say…