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Bobcat named one of ‘America’s Greatest Workplace’ by Newsweek

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Bobcat has been named as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for 2025. Newsweek officially recognized Bobcat, founded in Gwinner, North Dakota, for seven distinct award categories. Those include a great workplace for parents and families, for Gen Z, mental well-being, and for inclusion and diversity. Throughout the U.S., Bobcat employs more than 5,000 people. The North…

Forget about the cash, Alerus Center is going cashless this fall

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Alerus Center is going cashless this fall. Starting with UND’s football home opener on Saturday, September 6, most purchases made inside Alerus Center will be cash-free. Parking and a majority of concession stands will only accept debit, credit, or pre-paid cards, and gift cards. Cash will still be accepted when buying tickets at the Transystems…

Blizzards in July

FARGO — You might not think a blizzard in July is much of a miracle, but you’d be wrong. You can help make miracles happen this week on Miracle Treat Day, happening this Thursday. That’s the annual event that gives money from each Blizzard sold at local Dairy Queens to Sanford Children’s Hospital. Moorhead Dairy Queen’s Troy DeLeon brings his employees…

Scheels Gets in on Market Action with ‘Shop the Lot’

The open-air market drew strong crowds despite some rain and then intense heat.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – There are outdoor fairs and markets all over the place in the summertime, and this year Scheels Arena decided to join in the fun. The arena parking lot was the site of the first ever “Shop the Lot” event. It ran from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. on July 27. The lot was filled with stands…

Bringing the Sunshine, No Matter the Weather

FARGO — Next week’s forecast is all but guaranteed to bring some sunshine to the region, especially for children struggling with a cancer diagnosis. That’s because it’s the return of the annual “Sunshine Kids Golf Tournament,” now in its 18th year. The tournament is once again sold out and looking to top its previous fundraising record. Sunshine Kids is a…

Scheels planning new location in Blaine, Minnesota

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Scheels is planning a new 250,000-square-foot sporting goods store to be opened in Blaine, Minnesota. Blaine will be the company’s second location in the Twin Cities metro and sixth in the state. The store is expected to open in the spring of 2028. “Minnesota has always been a proud part of the Scheels story, and we’re thrilled…