FARGO — You might think comic books are a waste of your kids’ time. But it turns out there’s a lot of evidence indicating they’re a great way to get kids excited about reading. Some studies show comic books can make the world of reading feel more accessible to a child who’s not comfortable with it yet. Getting contextual information…
FARGO — Small businesses give so much of any city its character. And their owners work hard to keep local money in the local community. That’s part of why Spotlight Media is shining a spotlight on the local businesses crushing it in the metro this morning. Their “Faces of Fargo” issue features local entrepreneurs who are thriving here in the…
FARGO — Their job is to keep the city safe. And now, Fargo’s firefighters and police officers are looking for help doing it. Both departments are now in the midst of a joint recruiting effort for both Fargo city fire and police positions. Fargo police say their department is no exception to the years-long recruiting shortages police departments nationwide have…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – Starbucks workers in a Grand Forks store have voted to unionize, becoming the first group to do so in the state of North Dakota. The store at Washington and Demers had a 13 to 10 vote to join the Starbucks Workers United. This joins the movement with 0ver 10,000 baristas and 410 other locations in…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Thursday announced a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of engineering an illegal monopoly in smartphones that boxes out competitors, stifles innovation and keeps prices artificially high. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in New Jersey, alleges that Apple has monopoly power in the smartphone market and leverages control over the iPhone to…
FARGO — The Fargo Film Festival’s first night is tonight, Tuesday, March 19th. And the smart money is on a new, award-winning documentary about money, and women, and what it takes for them to get it. “Show Her The Money” screens Tuesday evening, and some of its producers and stars will be there. The documentary examines the world of venture…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR-UPDATE 1:32PM 3/19/24) — A statement from Chuck E. Cheese: “Thank you for your interest in our Fargo location. We are always evaluating our real estate and development strategies to ensure these align with our strategic goals. We made the difficult decision to close effective March 17, 2024. We will continue to seek new opportunities for families to…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — If you’re one to get inspired by Ted talks, the next TEDxFargo event is coming this summer. It’s called “TEDxFargo If” where you will embrace the uncharted realms of “If”, where the only limit is the extent of your curiosity. It’s set for July 25th at the Fargo Civic Center from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m….
FARGO, ND. (KVRR) — Another contract is awarded for continuing work on the FM Area Diversion. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $42.2 million contract to R.J. Zavoral & Sons of East Grand Forks. It is for work on the southern embankment from near Horace to the Wild Rice River Structure. Both of which are currently under construction….
DEER CREEK, Minn. (KVRR) – With the warm temperatures coming sooner than usual, even the trees are affected by already having available sap. Broken Heart Sugar company in Otter Tail county has done their earliest tap for maple tree sap to make syrup ever. This year, the company was able to tap on february 20th, 5 weeks earlier than they…
