Business

Small Business Saturday Brings Excitement to Fargo Economy

The holiday began in 2010 and has steadily picked up traction every year since.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In the excitement of Black Friday, it seems many think of the deals they can score from large retailers, and don’t pay as much attention to the locally owned businesses in their backyard. Small Business Saturday seeks to rectify that situation – and it’s especially important to do so in economies such as this one. “We…

West Central Ag Services Members Vote To Merge With CHS

ULEN, Minn. (KVRR) — West Central Ag Services members have voted to approve an acquisition by CHS. The Ulen, Minnesota based cooperative is joining the nation’s largest farmer-owned cooperative which is based in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. In a release to members, West Central says more than 1,100 active patrons voted with over 70% of members voting in favor of the…

Minnesota’s Cannabis License Pre-approval Lottery On Hold After Lawsuit

ST. PAUL (KVRR/KFGO) — Minnesota’s cannabis license pre-approval lottery scheduled for Tuesday is on hold. At least ten applicants filed a lawsuit against the Office of Cannabis Management, saying the state inappropriately rejected applicants. About a third of the more than 1,800 applicants had advanced to Tuesday’s lottery. Ramsey County Judge Stephen Smith sided with the rejected applicants. They sued…

Mahana Fresh Closes Its Doors for Good in South Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — We have lost another dining option in Fargo. The operators of Mahana Fresh announcing on social media that they closed their doors for good on Saturday in the 3900 block of 56th Street South. Mahana Fresh offered custom built bowls of healthy, chef-inspired fresh ingredients. They also offered vegan and gluten-free options. There are nearly a…

LIVE: Christkindlmarkt Comes Back

FARGO — we’re hurtling headlong toward holiday shopping season, but we have a way to help you slow things down a bit. The metro’s traditional, open-air, European style Christmas market, “Christkindlmarkt,” is back in downtown Fargo this weekend. It’s back complete with lighted trees, an expanded S’mores selection by the fire, photo sessions with Santa, and live choral performances. The…

Informational Meetings Planned Before Merger Vote Between West Central Ag Services and CHS

FARGO, ND. (KVRR) — Informational meetings will be held this week as West Central Ag Services moves forward on a merger with CHS. West Central is a northwestern Minnesota cooperative while CHS is a diversified global agribusiness co-op owned by farmers and member cooperatives across the country. A vote on a revised proposal from CHS worth $225 million will take…

North Dakota approves Summit carbon pipeline route

Public Service Commissioners, from left, Sheri Haugen-Hoffart, Randy Christmann and Administrative Law Judge Tim Dawson meet Nov. 15, 2024, on the Summit Carbon Solutions Pipeline. (Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota regulators on Friday approved a route permit for the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline, a significant win for what the company says is the world’s…