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Carbon storage ruling adds uncertainty, North Dakota energy industry says

Representatives from Summit Carbon Solutions present during a Department of Mineral Resources hearing related to a carbon dioxide storage permit on June 11, 2024, in Bismarck. A judge’s order could have implications for the storage permit, which was later approved by state regulators. (Photo by Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A court’s finding that…

Xcel cuts electric rate increase for North Dakota customers in half

Public Service Commission members Sheri Haugen-Hoffart, left, and Randy Christmann take part in a meeting in Bismarck on Jan. 8, 2025. The commission is considering a rate increase for Xcel Energy. (Photo by Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Xcel Energy has agreed to cut a proposed electricity rate increase for North Dakota customers. The agreement that…

Doosan Bobcat suing Caterpillar for patent infringement

MARSHALL, Texas (KFGO/KVRR) – Doosan Bobcat has filed lawsuits against Caterpillar in the U.S. and Europe, accusing its competitor of patent infringement. In a complaint filed in the Eastern District of Texas, West Fargo-based Doosan Bobcat is asking for a jury trial to settle alleged infringements of five patents. Those patents are for compact track loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, dozers,…

Business Owners Celebrate Small Business Saturday, Talk Local Economy

Many owners say they feel embraced by the community - but that it's important that level of support remains consistent.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Small Business Saturday was started as a holiday slash marketing initiative back in 2010 to encourage shoppers to keep their dollar local – as proprietors know what kind of impact that can have on a region’s economy. “With indie bookstores specifically, when you shop at an indie, over 29% of that purchase goes immediately back into…

Fargo battery maker awarded $50 million through federal innovative technologies program

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo-based Packet Digital has landed a $50 million award to ramp up domestic battery manufacturing capacity. The award will enable the company to expand production lines at its Badland Batteries manufacturing facility in Fargo. That will help meet the demand for high-power battery packs for unmanned systems operated by the Army, Navy, Air Force and Special…

Turkey featured at event with Gov. Walz will not get a pardon

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Gov. Tim Walz held his annual presentation of Minnesota’s Thanksgiving Turkey. The state leads the nation in turkey production with over 600 farms. He thanked those farmers for everything they do to make Thanksgiving traditions possible. The turkey named “Gru” comes from a farm near Swanville, just east of Alexandria. But unlike The White House turkeys,…

Avoiding a Holiday Financial Headache

FARGO — We’ve almost hit Thanksgiving and the biggest holiday shopping event of the year — Black Friday. And financial experts say if you want to save yourself a holiday financial headache, it’s time to start setting your holiday budget. Whether you do your shopping online or hit the stores in person, Northwestern Mutual’s Korina Holte says you need to…

Moorhead Antiques Mall Celebrates 30 Years with Holiday Savings

They're still reeling a bit from a break-in on November 9. The culprits in that case have not yet been caught.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – The Moorhead Antiques Mall is celebrating a major anniversary – while still recovering from a recent burglary. The Mall has been open for 30 years, and in its same location for 25. To commemorate those anniversaries, they held a store-wide Christmas sale all weekend. Most stalls offered at least 20 percent off their items – with…

Pride of Dakota Closes with Record Attendance

Event organizers estimate over 14,000 people came to Scheels Arena over the course of two days.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Pride of Dakota event at Scheels Arena has concluded, and organizers say this year was by far their most attended. The two-day market and vendor show featured exclusively products made in the state of North Dakota. There were over 100 booths inside Scheels, and organizers estimate that over 14,000 people attended in total. Those involved…