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Tough Economy To Blame For Closure of Family Store in Fergus Falls After 60 Years

March 19, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — The Salvation Army Family Store in Fergus Falls is closing after over 60 years in business. In a social media post, they point to a tough economy and increased competition as reasons for their financial struggles. They say it is unsustainable to keep the thrift store open. Family Store will be closing for good on…

Uncorked Lounge in south Fargo closes

Jessica and Joe Medler says, "It is with a heavy heart and profound gratitude that we announce the closing of Uncorked Lounge."

March 17, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D (KVRR) — Another closure in the metro. Uncorked Lounge, a wine bar in south Fargo, shuts down after less than one year in business. This is video from an event back in January when they teamed up with Fargo Public Library for a silent reading event. Owners announced on social media that, “personal and financial challenges have made…

Churches United Provides Update on Financial Future

Months after facing a possible complete shutdown, the nonprofit has cleared all its debts.

March 13, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – At the First Presbyterian Church in Downtown Fargo, the event Uniting Churches for Churches United was held, with darn near unbelievably rosy updates on the future of the organization. “The individual giving is nothing short of divine,” said the CEO of Churches United, Pastor Devlyn Brooks. Pastor Brooks took over as CEO for Churches United at…

Gov. Armstrong highlights economic impact of oil and gas production in the state

March 11, 2025

Eric Bolin,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Gov. Armstrong met with oil industry leaders and officials with North Dakota State University to discuss the future of oil production in North Dakota. According to the governor’s office, the oil and gas industry directly employed around 30,000 people in 2023. Direct sales in the oil and natural gas industry and related businesses generated $48.8 billion…

Longtime leader of Visit Fargo-Moorhead is retiring

March 11, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Change is coming to the leadership of Visit Fargo-Moorhead. Charley Johnson is retiring in August as president and chief executive officer of what was called the FM Convention and Visitors Bureau in August. A national search will be launched for his replacement. He was hired 13 years ago after decades in radio and television. Johnson says…

The Boiler Room is shutting down its restaurant, moving to cocktail service only

March 11, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

The Boiler RoomFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Boiler Room will close its restaurant at the end of the week. The downtown Fargo business posted to its Facebook page that Saturday, March 15th will be its last day with a full menu and Sunday, March 16th will be the last day serving their final weekend brunch buffet. Starting on Tuesday, March…

New sanctuary provides shelter & care for abused animals

March 11, 2025

Emily Welker,

New Rockford, N.D. — It sounds a little like a real-life version of the famous children’s book “Charlotte’s Web.” But the backstories of these animal characters are very different, and much sadder, than the ones in the E.B. White novel. The new sanctuary, Hawkes Homestead, operating in the New Rockford area, gives shelter and care for surrendered, abandoned, neglected and…

Homelessness Numbers On The Rise in FM Metro

March 10, 2025

Emily Welker,

FARGO — The region’s homelessness problem is on the rise. That’s according to officials with the United Way of Cass-Clay and the coalition United to End Homelessness. It’s a group of area organizations joining forces and mobilizing to get the problem reduced, and ultimately ended completely. They’ve identified a five percent increase in homeless rates, across all age and life…

15th Annual Unglued Craft Festival Comes to West Acres

Around 80 separate vendors set up shop, showing off their crafty talents.

March 9, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It was time to get crafty this weekend at West Acres Mall. The 15th annual Unglued craft festival set up shop all through the main concourse. More than 80 artisans and vendors plied their wares, selling everything from organic candles to handmade cutting boards. Event organizers say they’re always pleasantly surprised by the turnout and feel…

LIVE: Wild About Spring

March 7, 2025

Emily Welker,

FARGO — When spring finally hits here in the upper Midwest we’re usually more than ready to cut loose and get a little wild. And this weekend, they’ve got all the things you need to launch yourself into outdoor recreation season at the annual Sportsmen’s Show at the Fargodome. Not only do they have the ever-popular trout pond back so…