Business

Target is closing nine stores in the U.S because of crime

  CNN –  The company announced that it’s closing one store in New York City, two in Seattle and three each in Portland, Oregon and the San Francisco Bay Area.  Target says theft and organized retail crime at the stories is threatening the safety of its employees and customers, and, quote, “contributing to unsuitable business performance.” The nine stores will close…

After weeks of renovations, Chick-fil-A set to open Tuesday

FARGO N.D. (KVRR) – Chick-fil-A will finally be opening its doors again this week. The restaurant closed on August 28th for a major renovation project. “Chick-fil-A has invested quite a bit of money into the location to accommodate higher volume in the drive thru and also improve our team member experience by expanding our drive thru cockpit on the inside…

Rural North Dakota town loses its only supermarket

ENDERLIN N.D. (KVRR) – Enderlin’s only grocery store is suddenly closing its doors next week. Folks in Enderlin find out their only grocery store is closing, sending shockwaves across the rural North Dakota town of under 900, when the owner put up a sign early this week. “Pretty much found out like the public did there was a sign posted…

High-Risk Harvest: Kids and Farm Safety

Farm Safety Week is going on right now.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — We know that farming and ranching are some of the most dangerous professions in America. And now that harvest is getting underway, child safety experts say it’s time to be on alert. National statistics show a kid is killed every 3 days on the farm. About 33 children are injured every day in an ag-related accident….

LIVE: Sounds Like A New Season

The FM Symphony kicks off its return with a new season starting this weekend.

FARGO — Just in time for fall’s approach this weekend, it’s starting to sound like a lot of fun for classical music fans in the region. It’s the kickoff of the start of the new season for the Fargo-based FM Symphony, its 92nd. The classical performing arts company is welcoming guest violinist Rachel Barton Pine. Conductor Chris Zimmerman calls Pine…

LIVE: The Cat Comes Back

Cat Video Fest returns to the Fargo Theatre.

FARGO — We just have to let the cat out of the bag. After the runaway success of its first year, Cat Video Fest is coming back to the Fargo Theatre. The festival had a huge turnout last year, and a lot of requests for its return. So the Theatre is once again partnering with Homeward Animal Shelter to host…