Business

Fargo woman charged with stealing over $80,000 from employer

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Fargo woman has been charged with theft after being accused of stealing over eighty thousand dollars from her employer. According to court documents, Kelly Tweiten transferred money into her personal banking account, and wrote fraudulent checks to herself from Dietrich Homes. That’s where she worked as a financial manager. The owner of the business noticed…

The Chamber Hosts The Annual “State of the Cities”

FARGO, N.D., (KVRR)- Mayors from across the metro got together for the Chamber’s annual State of the Cities presentation at Delta by Marriott in Fargo. The event included mayors from Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead, Dilworth, and Horace. The event spotlighted several new projects like the Fargo Sports Complex, Moorhead Community Center and Library, Dilworth Fire Station, and an expansion at…

Great Plains Food Bank receives close to $100,000 in donation from Hornbacher’s

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Great Plains Food Bank received a huge donation Wednesday from Hornbacher’s to help with their operations. The $98,991 came from the Feed Hope campaign, which ran during December. “Never ceases to amaze me what our community does for those in need,” said Matt Leiseth, the president of Hornbacher’s. “When they see that there is a…

Minnesota will welcome in new laws for 2024

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota is releasing new laws at the start of 2024. The state is unloading the largest tax-cut package in state history including cuts for social security tax for couples under the 100,000 dollar threshold. If you’re a renter, tenants will have more rights. Landlords need to give notice before entering apartments, a 14-day eviction notice,…

Warm weather increases in-person sales for local businesses

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The holidays are right around the corner, and with that comes last minute holiday shopping for family, friends, and loved ones. Local businesses say the number of shoppers is up compared to previous years.  Richard Early, Owner of Paradox Comic-N-Cards, said “Thanks to the weather especially, we got hit by a blizzard at this exact time…

Amazon gives major donation to Great Plains Food Bank

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Great Plains Food Bank is getting an early Christmas present. And it’s delivered by, who else? Amazon. It’s part of an ongoing partnership between the shipping giant and the local food bank. Great Plains Food Bank serves a huge part of the region including North Dakota and Clay County on the Minnesota side. The $10,000 check…

LIVE: Yas Queen — ND-Based Company In National Education Innovation Spotlight

FARGO —  It’s been called the Pulitzer prize of education innovation. And a Dakota-based firm is getting attention for making the shortlist of semifinalists for the million-dollar Yass Prize. Be More Colorful is a virtual reality company that works to bring students into workplaces across the state without ever leaving the classroom. Among their products is a workplace  immersion experience that…