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…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Happy Joe’s is coming back to Fargo. Kat Davidson with Monarch Franchise Consulting says a lease is being negotiated. She says in about 10 days she will be able to share who the franchisee is and the exact location. The last Happy Joe’s in Fargo on South University Drive closed in 2021. The owners had retired…
MOORHEAD — We’re in the midst of March Madness, but this time around, it’s not just about the sports in Minnesota. During this month, about one in five Americans are expected to gamble. And the Minnesota legislature is working on a bill to legalize sports betting. That’s got some therapists in our region worried. Currently, there are only are only…
FARGO — It’s the epicenter of creativity, charm, and cool in the metro every spring. The greatest maker minds in the region are preparing to gather again for the Unglued Craft Fest, coming up this weekend. The festival features more than 70 of the region’s best artists, artisans, brewers, DIYers, food makers and more. It has free crafts for kids…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Paradox Comics-N-Cards and Orange Records are on the move this year, as both businesses will be moving into the old downtown Mexican Village. “We’re going to have ample parking, easy access, and double our size,” wrote Paradox-N-Cards on their Facebook page. We’re combining our event and retail areas into a giant space perfect for buying comics,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — If you’ve been to West Acres Mall lately you might have noticed fencing up all around the former Herberger’s location on the west end. C-O-O Alissa Adams tells us crews are officially beginning the renovation of the space into Von Maur. They will fully transform the inside and outside of the section of the mall that…
Frank R. Marvin, 1941-2024WARROAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Former Marvin Windows and Doors president and later vice chair of the board, Frank R. Marvin, died on Saturday at 82. Marvin was the first member of the third generation of the family to be elected to the Board of Directors. He joined the company in 1969 and spent 42 years at the window…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The city of Fargo and Gate City Bank announced a $2 million investment in the Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative. This will help provide homeowners with low-interest loans to address qualifying property repairs and improvement projects. This includes structural corrections, energy upgrades and general property improvements. “Encourage our neighborhoods to keep sustaining. They are doing great but we…
