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North Dakota farmers, ag businesses brace for tariff blowback

August 6, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Corn Harvest: A farmer harvests corn near Mapleton, ND at the end of the 2024 growing season. Photo Sabrina Halvorson.BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota News Cooperative) — For farmers across North Dakota, alarm bells are ringing and could get louder following tariffs imposed on Canada and the potential for increased tariffs on China in the coming weeks. On July 31, the…

Australian diplomat visits North Dakota to promote shared interests

August 6, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Chris Elstoft, left, Australia’s diplomat to the Midwest, speaks with Gov. Kelly Armstrong during a visit to Bismarck on Aug. 5, 2025. (Photo provided by the North Dakota Governor’s Office)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota technology could be of interest to producers in Australia, said the country’s Midwest diplomat, who made the first trip here in years to…

Xcel can pay lower rate to community solar subscribers, Minnesota appeals court rules

August 5, 2025

KVRR Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — Xcel Energy can retroactively reduce payments to most of the roughly 30,000 Minnesotans who subscribe to community solar gardens, the Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled on Monday in a significant victory for the utility company. The decision ratifies an earlier Minnesota Public Utilities Commission order that cut compensation for customers who subscribed to “legacy” gardens built…

Ready for a new crepe place in downtown Fargo? Oui, oui!

August 4, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Roberts Alley in downtown Fargo is getting a fun new food spot: Fergie’s & Frenchie’s Creperie. It’ll occupy the former space of Yum Tea and Scoop & Dough. They’ll serve up handcrafted crepes and dirty sodas. How about a Nutella-strawberry indulgence or savory smoked salmon crepe with sour cream along with a tropical, sweet, or bold…

Paradox Comics-n-Cards, Orange Records Celebrate 1 Year in New Locations

Paradox management says that the increased visibility on Main has significantly upped their foot traffic.

August 3, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s been one year since two local businesses made a big move – and they wanted to celebrate with the customers they say made it possible. Saturday marked one year since Paradox Comics-n-Cards opened its doors at 814 Main Avenue. To celebrate, they offered 15 percent off almost anything in the store. They say the first…

Meatpacking workers allege Hormel Foods violated sick leave law in class action lawsuit

July 31, 2025

KVRR Staff,

UFCW Local 663 President Rena Wong announces a class action lawsuit against Hormel Foods for allegedly violating Minnesota’s earned sick and safe time law during a news conference in Austin on July 30, 2025. (Photo by Max Nesterak/Minnesota Reformer)AUSTIN, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — The union representing more than 1,600 Hormel workers in Austin announced a class action lawsuit on Wednesday…

Boiler Room to pause operations in downtown Fargo, focus on Marge’s Bar and bar catering

July 30, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Another update from Boiler Room in downtown Fargo that transitioned to operating as just a bar back in March from a bar and restaurant. In a social media post, they announced that Boiler Room operations will be paused for the time being. They say Thursday, July 31 will be the last day that the Boiler Room…

Bobcat named one of ‘America’s Greatest Workplace’ by Newsweek

July 29, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Bobcat has been named as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for 2025. Newsweek officially recognized Bobcat, founded in Gwinner, North Dakota, for seven distinct award categories. Those include a great workplace for parents and families, for Gen Z, mental well-being, and for inclusion and diversity. Throughout the U.S., Bobcat employs more than 5,000 people. The North…

New $47 million Hector International Airport parking ramp to open Monday

July 28, 2025

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — People who are heading to Hector International Airport in Fargo in the coming days will be able to park in the new parking ramp. Construction on the ramp started in June 2024 as part of the airport’s $200 million project to include more parking and expand the terminal. After a year of work, the parking ramp…

7 Brew Coffee Drive-Thru opens in Moorhead

July 28, 2025

Eric Bolin,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Coffee and Italian soda lovers flocked to Moorhead for the opening of 7 Brew Coffee Monday, July 28. Lines for the drive-thru were long but steady as baristas went from car to car to take orders. The coffee drive thru is located in the Brookdale Shopping Center Parking lot. At one point, lines were wrapped back…