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LIVE: Adult Potions Class

CASSELTON, N.D. — They’re stirring up a little spirituality in the region these days, based on some homegrown herbalism. Plants and potion-making are on the syllabus at Casselton-based Massage Alchemy. The “Adult Potions” class is now open for students to register. It follows what owner Shannon Bueche says have been popular children’s potions lessons they’ve offered for a few years…

LIVE: Spooky Submissions for the 7th Annual Art Ghoullery

MOORHEAD — Don’t get scared, but artists in the metro are already starting to get ready for Halloween. That’s why the Rourke Art Gallery in Moorhead is now open for submissions for their seventh annual “Art Ghoullery.” This year’s theme is “Cults, Cabals and Covens,” once again dedicated to exploring the dark and mysterious side of art. Artists are invited…

“Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota” Contest: Nomination Deadline is Thursday

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Nominations are about to close for the “Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota” contest. The state is known for everything from Hormel Spam to Arctic Cat ATVs to Starkey Hearing Aids. Jennifer Byers with Minnesota Chamber of Commerce says, “There are so many products made in Minnesota that people maybe see or use every day—they have no…

Cash Wise grocery and liquor stores announce new website, shopping app

ST. CLOUD, Minn. (KVRR) — Coborn’s Inc. announces it’s launching a new shopping experience for its customers. Cash Wise grocery and liquor stores will have a new and improved website along with a mobile app, powered by Instacart. The goal is to make shopping online easier and more convenient. Some of the new features include: browsing from a weekly ad,…

LIVE: 24 Years of Pride in the FM Metro

FARGO — It’s about to get a lot more colorful this weekend in downtown Fargo. Pride Week culminates in a rainbow-ridden parade on Sunday, August 11th. But there are a lot of other events this weekend celebrating the LGTBQ-plus community in our region too. In the 24 years since the first F-M Pride Week, the event’s grown exponentially. There are…

Bakery, cafe will take over former Altony’s location in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Something sweet is coming to south Moorhead. Sifted & Sweet Baking Co. is taking over the former Altony’s location at 800 Holiday Drive. The Italian restaurant closed in early July. Sifted & Sweet Baking Co. has been operating as a home bakery since 2019. They sell everything from cookies and cakes to bars and rolls. Some…

Lobster truck seen on Shark Tank brings out big crowds in West Fargo

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The rain didn’t stop people from coming out to get their lobster fix. Cousins Maine Lobster food truck rolled up to Junkyard West Fargo and dozens of people stood in line to place their order. Their menu includes both Maine and Connecticut style lobster rolls, Lobster-covered tator tots, lobster tacos and more. The truck is…

Bernie’s Wines and Liquors in West Fargo Tests New Forensic ID Scanner To Combat Underage Drinking

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Bernie’s Wines and Liquors in West Fargo is the first liquor store to get a forensic ID scanner to help combat underage drinking through a new partnership. West Fargo Police and Fargo Cass Public Health are teaming up to offer the scanners. Chief Pete Nielsen says the fake IDs in our region are increasing in…

North Dakota regulators weigh Xcel Energy and MDU natural gas rate increases

BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – Two North Dakota natural gas utility providers are proposing to increase residential gas rates between 7.5% and 12.5% in coming months after holding public input sessions with the state’s Public Service Commission in July. The increases would affect North Dakota residents who receive natural gas from Northern States Power Company, a part of Xcel…