Business

Pet Connection: Meet Lila

Baby, it's cold outside. But this dog will see to it your feet are nice and toasty.

Lila couldn’t have come into the studio at a better time. When all the forecasts are calling for a sudden drop back to normal from our record-setting warmth, one of Lila’s favorite activities is snuggling up with someone to keep them nice and warm. This beautiful 4-year-old mixed breed possibly has some Great Pyrenees in her background, which would explain…

NBC News Fires Matt Lauer for Inappropriate Sexual Behavior

NBC News Chairman says, "we were presented with reason to believe this may not have been an isolated incident."

NEW YORK (AP) – NBC News says longtime ”Today” show host Matt Lauer has been fired for ”inappropriate sexual behavior.” Lauer’s co-anchor Savannah Guthrie made the announcement at the top of Wednesday’s ”Today” show. Guthrie read a statement from NBC News chairman Andy Lack, stating that the company has received a detailed complaint from a colleague Monday night ”about inappropriate…

Money Talks: Holiday Shopping Season

Our Christmas elf Paul Meyers brings us lots of investment-advice goodies to share.

He may have left his mustache at home, but Legacy Wealth Management’s Paul Meyers made it in to the KVRR Morning Show studios to sit down for a live interview with Emily Welker about how the holiday shopping season is going for both online and storefront businesses. Hear what the early returns portend for the future of the markets (hint:…

Thomsen Homes Donates to Great Plains Food Bank

$48,000 check presented to Great Plains Food Bank to help with BackPack program

FARGO, N.D. — Thomsen Homes in Fargo is doing its part to make sure kids aren’t going hungry. The custom home builder company handed over a check of $48,000 to Great Plains Food Bank. Earlier this month, Thomsen Homes committed to giving $500 per house closing to go to the BackPack program. That money is enough to supply 100 backpacks…

Watch Out: A Reshipping Scam is Happening in the Metro

These websites are not only involving people in illegal activity but they are giving them false hope of employment

FARGO, ND — A recent reshipping scam has also come up in the metro that has put certain websites under suspicion. Individuals seeking a legitimate employment opportunity are getting wrapped up in a supply chain involving stolen merchandise, or merchandise paid for with stolen credit card information. These websites are not only involving people in illegal activity but they are…

Cyber Monday Do’s and Dont’s

The BBB recommends using trustworthy sites, maybe even ones you've used before

FARGO, ND — It’s cyber Monday and that means we are in the heart of holiday shopping sales but the Better Business Bureau wants you to be shopping smart and safe. The BBB recommends using trustworthy sites, maybe even ones you’ve used before. If you are questioning the site, put the name and the word scam into a search engine…

Over 100 Years of Business Now Becomes a Part of Fargo History

There are over 100 years of stories to be told from The Nestor Tavern in Fargo

FARGO, ND — One of the oldest bars in Fargo is closing its doors and leaving behind years of history. Customers are sharing some of their favorite memories about The Nestor Tavern. “Cheers to The Nestor,” said Rodney Kubischta, a customer at the bar. “I’m sad to see it go,” said Ken Roland, another customer. People are raising their glasses…

Small Business Saturday Highlights Local Entrepreneurs

american express started the tradition to remind communities about their local businesses

FARGO, N.D. — Before Cyber Monday comes around, small businesses around the F-M area are making sure people remember them during the holiday season. Some say small businesses are the backbone of small towns. “You have to have small businesses to function in a town,” said Darla Julin, owner of Fantasies in Frosting. Julin says people tend to forget that on…

Armed Man Surrenders After Hours-Long Standoff with Fargo Police

Neal Gerbais, who has lived in Fargo for much of his life, says today was the first time he's ever gotten a Code Red from police for something like this

FARGO, ND — Tense moments for a neighborhood in north Fargo. Police swarmed the area after reports of a man with a gun at an apartment building. It was several hours before Fargo Police were able to de-escalate the situation on the 500 block of Forest Ave. N, but police were able to convince Amar Kovacevic to surrender and they…

Some Prefer to Keep Black Friday Shopping to Just Friday

Santa Claus has also made his way back to the mall so people can take pictures with him

FARGO, ND — While many people tried to get Black Friday steals last night, others say they preferred to do their shopping today. Places like West Acres Mall were packed with people all day trying to get bargains. Santa Claus has also made his way back to the mall so people can take pictures with him. One family from California…