Business

Arctic Cat Production Ending in May Impacting Around 400 Employees

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — Textron has set a date to shut down its manufacturing operations indefinitely at Arctic Cat in Thief River Falls. It’ll happen on May 22. The company says the around 400 employees who work through their specific completion date will be eligible to receive severance benefits before they are laid-off. They will complete limited production…

Moorhead’s new development has a name: “The Loop”

“The Loop” – City of MoorheadMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The new space taking over the site of the former Moorhead Center Mall will be called, “The Loop.” In a post to social media, the city of Moorhead says “this dynamic new space will serve as a hub for knowledge, innovation, and community engagement.” Not only will it contain the new…

JOANN Fabrics To Close All 800 Locations After More Than 80 Years in Business

JOANN Fabrics announces it will close all 800 locations and go out-of-business after more than 80 years. Earlier this month, the retailer announced that it would close 500 stores across the country after filing bankruptcy. JOANN Fabrics locations in Fargo, Grand Forks, Bemidji, Hibbing and Brookings in our region will be closing. The company says that subject to court approval,…

Tiny Things Opens in Brewhalla

The stall belongs to the owners of The Plant Supply, who said they were inspired after seeing their customers' interest in miniatures.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The newest stall in Brewhalla is setting out to prove that the best things can come in small packages. Tiny Things held its grand opening this weekend. The store for all things miniature is located right next to The Plant Supply and owned by the same people. You can find items ranging from cute little charms…

32nd Annual Sugar Valley Toy Show

There was a toy option for everyone, from $5-10 Hot Wheels to collectors' items that could cost thousands.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Toy enthusiasts of all levels got a real treat this weekend as the Sugar Valley Toy Show returned to Fargo. The event was held both Saturday and Sunday at Hilton Garden Inn. Nearly 20 vendors showed up with their wares, ranging from your normal Hot Wheels to collectors’ items that could sell for tens of thousands…

LIVE: Connecting with Artificial Intelligence

FARGO — Computer scientists at NDSU say it’s time you get education about all the ways artificial intelligence is changing life in our region. That’s why they’re offering a conference at the university called “Fargo A.I. Connect.” It features business owners, researchers, and students all coming together to share ideas and innovations in the field of A.I. NDSU scientists say…

Former Shorestone Development COO Indicted For Unauthorized Checks To Himself Worth Over $2.8 Million

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The former chief operating officer of Shorestone Development of Fargo is indicted by a grand jury on four counts of bank fraud. 29-year-old Daniel Lindgren of West Fargo is accused of writing himself around 270 checks worth over $2.8 million from July 2022 through October 2024. He had a rubber stamp with the owner’s signature and…

New Target coming to south Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Get ready Target shoppers; there’s another store coming to south Fargo. According to the company’s website, a new store will be built at the northwest quadrant of I-29 and 52nd Avenue South. There’s no other details on whether or not the store will be a Super Target or when construction will begin. The website listed that…

Voting Open for New North Dakota State Icon

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO) – North Dakota Department of Commerce Tourism and Marketing Division is asking for help choosing a new state icon. The division partnered with Bismarck-based design studio The Good Kids to create two options. The icons are meant to compliment North Dakota’s Be Legendary brand and will be used on t-shirts, stickers, flags, and other merchandise. Online voting…