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Immigrant Development Center Holds First-Ever Fundraiser

The organization has plans to launch a "cultural mall" in Moorhead sometime in the next few years.

January 22, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – Fowzia Adde started the Immigrant Development Center, or IDC, in 2003. And after two decades at the helm, she’s doing the exact opposite of slowing down. “We want to make our area a destination,” she explained. “Rather than driving four hours to Minneapolis to see something good, we will see it here.” That destination she has in…

KVRR Connections: Tourism | “Hello ND” 2025 Tourism Campaign Launched

January 22, 2025

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Gov. Kelly Armstrong is inviting people to say “Hello ND”. Armstrong and Commerce Tourism and Marketing Director Sara Otte Coleman have launched a revitalized tourism campaign. It showcases the state’s friendly people, welcoming communities, and abundance of uncrowded outdoor adventures, aligning with the growing trend of more immersive travel. “Effective tourism marketing not only attracts visitors…

Junkyard Brewing Co. Celebrates National Popcorn Day

The day was created back in 2013 to commemorate Americans' monumental popcorn consumption.

January 19, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Movie buffs and snackaholics alike, rejoice – it is National Popcorn Day. The day began in 2013, to celebrate the wild fact that Americans consume 13 billion quarts of popcorn a year – more than any other country in the world. Some of that was popped down at Junkyard Brewing in West Fargo, which had…

Ellison Brings Suit Against John Deere

The Minnesota Attorney General alleges that Deere's withholding of repair equipment and software constitutes an illegal monopoly.

January 16, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KVRR) – Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has been hearing from his constituents for quite a while that John Deere makes farmers’ lives needlessly more expensive and difficult through some of their business practices. This week, he took decisive action, joining Illinois AG Kwame Raoul and the Federal Trade Commission in a lawsuit against John Deere for monopolistic…

Egg prices keep rising due to avian flu outbreaks

January 16, 2025

KVRR Staff,

FARGO — You might have sticker shock the next time you’re in the egg section of your local grocery store. Area grocery stores currently have egg prices at around $6 per dozen. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the biggest cause for the rise in egg prices is due to the avian influenza outbreaks that have been causing many producers to…

North Dakota Legislature considering bill that would bring back blue laws

January 13, 2025

Eric Bolin,

BISMARCK, N.D. — A bill being considered in North Dakota’s House of Representatives is seeking to bring blue laws back to the state. You may remember North Dakota’s blue laws, and how they were repealed in 2019. But if not – Blue Laws prohibit certain businesses from being open from midnight until noon on Sundays, which is considered the sabbath…

Three Dog Bakery Celebrates Third Birthday

Owner Megan Bergseth says the time flew by, and she's so grateful to the community for helping make her dream a reality.

January 12, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

A customized treat being prepared for one very good boy or girl.WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A big milestone for Three Dog bakery in West Fargo, which has now turned . . . three years old! The wonderland for four legged creatures opened its doors in 2022 and has built a strong customer base ever since. They celebrated by handing…

Last Parking Lot Sale for Vinyl Giant

The sale was held inside, but retained its name as a homage to the store's original location.

January 12, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Customers peruse the offerings for what may be their final time inside Vinyl Giant.FARGO, N.D. – As Vinyl Giant in downtown Fargo prepares to take the proverbial needle off the LP, devoted customers rushed in for one final sale. Elbow to elbow scarcely describes how crowded it was inside for the Last Parking Lot Sale. Not only was there a…

Open House to Celebrate New Altru Hospital in Grand Forks

January 9, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s the dawning of a new day for healthcare in Grand Forks as Altru unveils its freshly constructed hospital. Cheers filled the space at the new Altru campus in Grand Forks -almost as much as the people did. Dr. Josh Deere, Family Medicine & Primary Care, says, “We actually saw thousands of people. We don’t…

Popular “Fargo-Moorhead Eats” Facebook Group Hits One Million Views Per Month

January 7, 2025

Eric Bolin,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Local Facebook group “Fargo-Moorhead Eats” is celebrating a milestone by reaching around one million views per month. It’s a grassroots page for foodies in the metro and surrounding areas. Created three years ago, the group now has nearly 43,000 members. The page is full of posts from local food vendors showing off their latest creations and…