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White Earth Nation Hosts Official Grand Opening of Waabigwan Mashkiki

The dispensary has technically been open for about three months, but White Earth wanted to specially mark the occasion with festivities.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – While it has technically been open for about three months, patrons and ownership alike were still excited to hold a grand opening ceremony for White Earth’s marijuana dispensary in Moorhead. It is the tribe’s first location outside the reservation; in the old JL Beers building along Highway 10. White Earth Reservation Business Committee members were in…

Four people in Minnesota linked to nationwide Salmonella outbreak tied to Country Eggs

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Nearly 100 people are sick from a Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs from Country Eggs. On Wednesday, the company recalled its Large Brown Cage Free “Sunshine Yolks” eggs. 95 people in 14 states have gotten sick from the same strain of Salmonella. There are four cases in Minnesota. 18 people have been hospitalized and no…

Fargo seeks to annex land near Harwood where proposed AI data center may go

The planned data center near Harwood, North Dakota. (Courtesy of Applied Digital)FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The City of Fargo has taken action to annex land near Harwood where the $3 billion Applied Digital artificial intelligence data plant may go. During the Aug. 4 city commission meeting, commissioners voted unanimously to begin the annexation process, without any mention of the AI data…

UPDATE: Jazzy & Mumbos in Moorhead to remain open for another year after typo is found in the lease

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — After 16 years in business, Jazzy & Mumbos Animal Aid Thrift Store in Moorhead announced it was closing. The owners wrote online that the lease is up and the cost of leasing a new space is, quote, “outrageous”. In an odd twist, the owner of their current location saw the closure on the news and informed…

Swing Barrel Brewing Company Celebrates Five Years in Business

Owner Sean Syverson says the brewery began during the pandemic with nothing but a dream and credits the community for helping them make it as far as they have.

MOORHEAD, MN – A favorite local brewery packed its parking lot on Saturday to celebrate a special anniversary. It’s now been 5 years in business for Swing Barrel Brewing Co. on Center Avenue in Moorhead. To celebrate, they pulled out all the stops. There was a stage set up for live music, Blackbird woodfire brought out their oven to make…

2 natural gas pipelines compete for $500M financial backstop from North Dakota

North Dakota Pipeline Authority Executive Director Justin Kringstad listens to a presentation during a July 30, 2025, North Dakota Industrial Commission meeting. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Two pipeline companies are competing for a financial guarantee of up to $500 million from the North Dakota government to bring natural gas to the eastern half…

Target CEO to step down amid company struggles

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Target has named an insider as its next chief executive officer. The announced on Wednesday comes as the discount retailer tries to reverse a persistent sales malaise and to revive its reputation as the place to go for affordable but stylish products. Minneapolis-based Target said CEO Brian Cornell, who has led the company for 11 years, would…

Bobcat Puts Mission in Motion, Donates $150,000 to Local Parks as Part of Work Worth Doing Initiative

WEST FARGO, N.D., Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bobcat Company, a global equipment, innovation and worksite solutions brand, is donating $150,000 to the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) in support of environmental preservation following the success of its #WorkWorthDoing social media campaign. As part of NRPA’s Park and Recreation Month, Bobcat invited individuals to share photos of their “work worth doing”—whether at parks, job sites,…

Applied Digital representative answers potential concerns about massive data center near Harwood, ND

The planned data center near Harwood, North Dakota. (Courtesy of Applied Digital)HARWOOD, N.D. (KFGO) – The company behind a massive data center project near Harwood north of Fargo is answering questions about how the complex will impact the community and surrounding area. Texas-based Applied Digital is planning a $3-billion complex for “Polaris Forge 2,” which would include two 900,000 square…