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Jamieson Capital Financial of Fargo Ordered To Stop Doing Business

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Jamieson Capital Financial of Fargo has been ordered to stop doing business in the state by North Dakota Securities Commissioner Karen Tyler. She says Jeremy L. Carlson is not currently registered as a securities professional in any capacity in the state. Tyler has ordered the immediate suspension of the firm’s registration. There are numerous allegations of…

Another Red River Valley Fair is in the record books, some vendors vow to return

Vendors talk about closing time and their impressions of the FM Metro

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) —  The Red River Valley Fair wraps and vendors prepare for their next stop. People are taking this last opportunity to soak in the final moments of the fair environment. The sound of screams coming from rides, the joy of winning prizes, and for vendors it’s a wrap for another stop on their tour. “We love…

Rare Beer Picnic returns after two years off from COVID

This sampling festival provides breweries and cideries a chance to connect with the community and share their new summer projects since 2015.

MOORHEAD, M.N. (KVRR)-The Rare Beer Picnic returns after 2 year hiatus Organizers with Junkyard Brewing Company says the event sold out in just two days, a thousand tickets total were sold and people packed Davy Memorial Park for some beer tasting and live music, there was also a free meal included with the ticket purchase. They say this helps set…

Metrocog looking for public input on University Drive project

University Dr. and 10th St. Both streets are currently one-way between 13th Ave. S. and 19th Ave. N. this area is being examined for possible reconstruction.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- Reps at Metro Cog say they’re looking at this part of the city because the amount of traffic it sees, and its connections with the downtown project. They say its not a done deal that the one way roads will be converted into two ways but it’s something they’re considering. Public input is being requested for things…

City looking to silence noise downtown

The Fargo City Commission is hearing complaints from people living downtown about excessive noise like loud music coming from food vendors, and they're finding trash left behind as well.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- This piece will share concerns from the city and food vendors worried about their financial futures if they’re forced to move. Food trucks are a popular spot after bars and clubs close at night, some prefer to end their nights with some greasy goodness. The plans being discussed could limit their hours after 10 p.m. or force them…

45th Annual Downtown Fargo Street Fair opens

The annual street fair is held Thursday, Friday and Saturday

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Rain or shine, the 45th Annual Downtown Fargo Street Fair opens with food, clothes and live music. More than 200 artists, 30 food vendors, petting zoos, face painting and pop-up prairies showcase some of the activities at this year’s fair. It’s the largest, free outdoor event in North Dakota spanning eight blocks from Main Avenue North…

MATBUS ridership declining since 2020

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Bus ridership is slowly declining since Matbus opened their doors since COVID. During COVID-19, MATBUS allowed passengers to ride fare-free, but 2021 saw a decrease in passengers since opening up their normal fares again. Several routes, like Routes 14 and 15 starting in downtown Fargo and ending up at West Acres, saw a more than twenty…

Moorhead to work on infrastructure upgrades to combat climate change

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Moorhead announce a $100,000 investment to prepare the city for climate change and extreme weather. The grant will be used to protect Moorhead from increased rains and floods. It identifies specific buildings, roads and other crucial infrastructure that are at highest risk of failing due to flooding. Another project includes infrastructure…

Amazon Prime Day Has Local Facilities Ramping Up Deliveries

Since 2015 the company has offered major discounts up to 70 percent on items for shoppers over two days.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s Amazon Prime Day in 20 countries! An Amazon spokesperson tells us their production volume at the warehouse in Fargo and center in West Fargo will be up 30% over the next two days. Each facility will see 15,000 packages shipped out to people in the community and others around the country. They say some hot…

LIVE: Tailgate Opera

Let us tell you a tale of a tailgate, and some tunes that will knock your socks off.

Perhaps it’s been awhile since you’ve been to the opera. Maybe you’ve never even gone at all. That’s okay; they’re bringing the opera to you, this summer. Thanks to a truck and the sound sorcerers of Livewire, the Fargo-Moorhead Opera is performing opera pieces throughout the summer evenings at various metro-area parks. They’re calling it “Tailgate Opera,” and while the…