FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The union on strike since Tuesday at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts are heading back to work Friday after a tentative deal over wages is reached. Economists say if the strike continues it would cost the U.S. economy greatly. With the thousands of dockworkers still on strike, it is estimated that if the strike…
FARGO — It’s less than a month until Halloween, and Halloweenies tend to start to quake in their boots this time of year at the thought we might be caught without a costume on the big day. But Fargo based maskmaker and costumer “Vincent Thorn” has you covered this Halloween, both literally and figuratively. He launched his in-store selection of…
FARGO — If you’re in the market for a guy who’s good-looking, gentle, great with kids and game for almost anything, you’ve got to check out Gareth. The husky-shepherd cross comes to Pet Connection with the help of 4 Luv of Dog volunteer Ashley Morken, who confesses she’s got a great connection with the 2-ish year old dog. Gareth is…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Thousands of dockworkers went on strike Tuesday across thirty-six ports from Maine to Texas. And now businesses are being told to prepare to stock up on supplies for the coming days. “We’ve heard from them is try to order as much as possible and stock up. So any of the dry grocery items.. Yes we can…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Clay County held a grand opening ceremony for the new Withdrawal Management/ Detox Facility & DMV. The facility will hold up to 32 people which is two times more than the county facility. As the number of beds that are needed are high across the state of Minnesota, this will gradually decrease the need. Patients will…
DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) — ABC-123 daycare in Dilworth abruptly closed. Parents found out in a text message stating the facility would not be open. “As far as we were told they can’t re-open again. And I think that’s the best result. I mean it stinks that anytime a parent actually spoke up and stood up for their kid like they…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — After another weekend of serving customers, The Freez in Moorhead has suddenly closed. A sign out front says the business is also once again for sale. The ice cream shop that also sells burgers, fries and other food typically closes for the season sometime in October. It was built in 1960 and was a Tastee Freez…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Food coma fans unite: believe it or not, in spite of the national attention North Dakota’s been enjoying for its food scene, there’s still stuff out there to discover and devour. That’s according to Grand Forks-based travel writer Nicole Kringstad, who’s doing a book tour through the region with her new release, “Unique Eats and Eateries…
FARGO — Are you haunted by the fact we’ve only got thirty days until Halloween? If you’re ready to get spooky season started right now, then Haunted Downtown Fargo tours has you covered. They launched this past weekend, and some of the spots are already sold out. That’s why tour organizers William Balsley and Deanna Dahlstad have added four additional…
Facebook/Beans Coffee BarFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Beans Coffee Bar is closing one of its locations next week. In a post to Facebook, owners write that after 10 years at the Veterans Boulevard location, they have decided not to renew the lease. They call it a “tough decision, and one not made lightly.” They will continue to operate out of their…
