FARGO, ND — Bankrupt department store chain Bon-Ton Stores Inc (BONTQ.PK) said on Tuesday it received a winning bid from a joint venture, including Great American Group and Tiger Capital Group, to wind down its operations. The joint venture will acquire the inventory and certain other assets of the company, Bon-Ton said in a statement. “While we are disappointed by…
NEW YORK, NY — Starbucks says it will close its more than 8,000 U.S. stores for several hours next month to conduct racial-bias training to its nearly 175,000 workers. The announcement comes after two black men were arrested in a Philadelphia Starbucks store, sparking protests and calls for a boycott on social media. Starbucks Corp. says the stores will be…
It’s been a long time since we saw anything like these wild ups and downs in the financial sector. First, there are the whispers of a looming trade war with China over President Trump’s threats of up to $100 billion in tariffs and their possible retaliation on a host of American-made products including soybeans, pork and other specialties of North…
Mooove over, Emily and Adam — you’re about the share the camera and the studio with someone much, much cuter. It’s National Farm Animal Day, and we couldn’t think of a better way to learn all about the critters that much of the Red River Valley pour their heart and soul into than from the folks at the NDSU Animal…
MAPLETON, N.D. — Many breweries throughout the country are pet friendly, but the Department of Health says establishments in North Dakota have different rules. This change is affecting businesses in our area. Those who are looking to kick back and enjoy a cold one usually have something in common… “You get people from all walks of life in the community,”…
FARGO, ND – Students are dipping in their fishing rods hoping to pull out some cancer research funds. In preparation for Relay for Life on Friday April 13th, students at Fargo North High School went fishing for a cure, using magnetic rods to fish out a prize. During the school lunch periods, kids donated $1.00, casted the lure into a…
FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Brewing Company came up with a different concoction for all the beer lovers out there a few years ago that is finally available in cans. Kenny’s Lemonade is meant to be similar to a summer shandy, which is beer and lemonade mixed together. Fargo Brewing Company’s used to only offer the drink on draft. This is…
FARGO, ND — Fargo Firefighters responded to a small fire at the Hornbacher’s on 32nd Avenue south of University Drive. The call was for a fire in an oven in the bakery. It was quickly extinguished. Fans were used to clear the smoke from the bakery area. The store was not evacuated and remained open throughout the morning. Categories:…
FARGO, N.D. — Some board members from Farm in the Dell of the Red River Valley say it’s not always easy for a person with a disability to get employed. “There’s so much cost in providing work opportunities that fit their abilities. Most of them will need a job coach or some type of supervision and that just takes a…
He couldn’t be a less grumpy old man if he tried, aside from his age. Barrett, a 12-year-old chihuahua-pomeranian cross, visited the KVRR Morning Show studios with Heather Klefstad of Homeward Animal Shelter to talk with Emily Welker, but he left his best buddy to sleep in. That’s 10-year-old Raylen, a beagle who goes everywhere Barrett goes. The bonded pair…
