WEST FARGO — Marie and Pete are babies in green-cheeked conure years, and they’re just as bright, energetic and full of personality as you’d find in any other little one in the animal kingdom — perfect for an eager parrot parent-to-be. They came in as a bonded pair to the shelter and it’s surprising no one’s adopted them yet, since…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Northstar Coffee is closing all three locations in the metro on March 31. In a social media post, owner Jeanna Cook wrote that she made the emotional and difficult decision to sell the property on 25th Street and 2nd Avenue South in Fargo. She said it was a tough decision after 30 years of owning and…
FARGO — Here at KVRR, we try to put on a good show for you. And now, in downtown, you can catch the very best — with a collaboration between two of the region’s favorite nonprofits. The Fargo Theatre is screening the film classic “Best in Show” starring the late Catherine O’Hara in one of her most iconic roles. And…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – On February 5, city officials gathered in the commission chambers for a special informational meeting, watching presentations from various departments regarding how they use the funding from this soon-to-expire sales tax. They urged the commission to approve an extension to the tax, saying the consequences to infrastructure such as city roads and wastewater treatment could be…
FARGO — It’s one of the biggest draws in the region for creative and crafty types. And this year, the Unglued Craft Fest is marking its sweet sixteen. Eighty-some makers from around the region, curated by local artisans, are coming together this weekend for the sixteenth annual festival. It features arts and crafts from regional makers, including jewelry, home decor,…
Oil pumpjacks operate in Williams County in September 2024. (Photo by Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A recent North Dakota Supreme Court decision could have ripple effects for thousands of oil wells, the mineral owners who receive royalties from them and the oil industry in the state as a whole. The decision voided one order, issued…
MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Even though the operation looks seamless from the outside, it takes a lot of work to get the historic Moorhead Dairy Queen prepared for its annual opening. “Basically two weeks ago is when we started,” explained owner Troy DeLeon. “We start with soft serve, and we start making dilly bars, because we have to make them,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A-Rod is coming to Fargo this spring. The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce is bringing in the former baseball pro to share his wisdom at the annual Voices of Vision. Alex Rodriguez is a 14-time MLB All-Star and 2009 World Series Champion with the New York Yankees. He also is co-owner of the Minnesota…
The new mattress material is the product of joint research initiative between Comfort King, NDSU and Centers of Excellence Commission.FARGO — North Dakota State University and mattress company Comfort King are taking a material they developed to the National stage. It’s a gel that is currently used in many of Comfort King’s mattresses, but now luxury mattress maker King Koil…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “We shouldn’t be taking away our rights and our freedoms under the guise of protecting the youth,” says Zach Johnson, owner of Sports Vape in Fargo. Johnson says that he understands the basic motivation behind the proposed ban of flavored tobacco and nicotine products, but that it simply won’t have the desired effect. Last Friday, the…
