Business

National Ice Cream Day Celebrated by Humans, Animals Alike

Many treat-based establishments in the Fargo-Moorhead area offered special promotions.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s National Ice Cream Day, and businesses in the F-M metro are celebrating. Scoop n Dough Candy Company in Fargo saw a steady stream of traffic all day. They’re rolling out new merchandise to mark the occasion and say that the enthusiasm from customers was palpable. “It’s hot out, so it’s a wonderful day to enjoy…

“Peach Be with You” burger wins Downtown Fargo Burger Royale competition

“Peach Be with You”/Courtesy: H2M Brand HausFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The people have tasted and now they have spoken. The winner of this year’s Downtown Fargo Burger Royale competition is “Peach Be With You” served up by 84 Italian Steakhouse. In third place, Sons of Norway, and coming in at second place, Prairie Kitchen. The 3rd annual burger competition pits…

AgViews Live: Trouble in Trump Country

FARGO — Bankers who work in agricultural finance say President Trump’s tariffs are costing him major support among farmers in what used to be solidly Trump country. That’s the word ahead of the annual AgViews Live seminar by Bell Bank. Uncertainty over the future of federal farm programs and tariffs on some trade items, as well as whether tariff trouble…

Dr. Tom Strinden, husband of Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden, dies at 63

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Dr. Tom Strinden, husband of Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden of Fargo, died Sunday after a year-and-a-half battle against brain cancer. He was a partner at Bagan Strinden Vision and had an eye surgical practice in Fargo since 1995. Strinden received his medical degree from the UND School of Medicine and completed his Ophthalmology residency at the…

4e Winery Celebrates Ten Years in Business

The winery opened its doors on July 11, 2015.

MAPLETON, N.D. (KVRR) – A local winery spent a long weekend celebrating ten years in business. 4e Winery in Mapleton opened its doors for the first time on July 11, 2015. Ten years later, they marked the occasion with a weekend celebration. There was a Trivia Night on Thursday, a guided birding session on Friday, and live blues music on…

Opening Day for the Red River Market

The market runs from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. and attracts thousands of attendees.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Red River Market has returned to downtown Fargo for its eleventh iteration. It kicked off on July 12 at 10 A.M., and will continue every Saturday from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. until October 25. The market features fresh grown food, products from local businesses and organizations, as well as live music and activities for all…

Red River Market Opens for Season

FARGO — The Red River Market kicks off for the season tomorrow in downtown, but the nonprofit behind it is running into resistance from city leaders when it comes to blocking off downtown streets for their gatherings. Folkways founder Simone Wai says it won’t affect the farmers market, which is now in its second decade and has grown to 80-some…

KVRR Connections Tourism: Medora marks a major milestone in North Dakota’s Badlands

MEDORA, N.D. (KVRR) — The most popular tourist attraction in North Dakota is Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Ranking high on the list is Medora in the south unit of the park and home to the Medora Musical, which just turned 60. It was started by the man who also brought us Mr. Bubble, Harold Schafer. KVRR’s TJ Nelson stopped by…

43 Years of Sweetening Survivors’ Lives: Cherries for Charity

FARGO — Summers in the region are pretty sweet for a lot of us. And there’s a way going on tonight, and through next Tuesday, that you can show support for local survivors of sexual and domestic violence, with some of summer’s sweetest treats. The annual “Cherries for Charity” is going on right now in all eight metro-area Hornbacher’s supermarkets…

New fair food creations coming to Minnesota State Fair this summer

Birthday Cake Cookie Dough on a StickMinnesota State FairFALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — It’s fair season and the Great Minnesota Get-Together wants to get you excited by showing off its newest food items for 2025. Look out for Chicken Fried Bacon Fries, Hot Honey Jalapeno Popper Donut and Pizza Cheese Curd Tacos. How about this next one? A hamburger…