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Bitzero to locate North American headquarters in North Dakota

SHARK TANK CO-STAR KEVIN O'LEARY: "DATA IS THE NEW OIL"

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Bitzero says its North American headquarters will be in North Dakota. Governor Doug Burgum and entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary, known as Mr. Wonderful in “Shark Tank” and an investor in Bitzero, join the company’s CEO and Three Affiliated Tribes Chairman Mark Fox for the announcement. “Data is the new oil. This state has plenty of energy. Now,…

Fargo man says he’s first with all-electric pickup in ND

A Fargo man who works in solar roofing says he's the first person to have an all-electric pickup truck in North Dakota.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Ben Holsen, the owner of Holsen Home Solar, says investing in an all-electric pickup truck aligns with his business where he installs solar panel roofs onto people’s homes. “A couple of years ago I decided I really wanted to put solar panels on my lake house. I couldn’t really find anybody doing it in the area. So,…

Building that caught fire in Wadena is expected to be rebuilt

It was a difficult Memorial Day for people in Wadena as the city dealt with a large fire at a storage building and a tornado warning

WADENA, Minn. (KVRR) – It was a difficult Memorial Day for people in Wadena as the city dealt with a large fire at a storage building and a tornado warning. There were concerns about toxic chemicals burning inside a building behind Minnesota Valley Irrigation, but nothing harmful ended up on fire. Firefighters were made to leave the scene for 30…

New Life Center opens second thrift store in South Fargo

Similar to their North Fargo thrift shop, it's a way for those struggling financially to buy quality items at a reasonable price.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The New Life Center opens a second thrift store on the 5500 block of 51st Avenue South continuing its mission helping people struggling with homelessness. Organizers say clothing is the primary product they can always use as there’s always a need for clothes. All the money they make goes back to expand programs within the New…

Celebrating National BBQ Month

National BBQ month is here and one local restaurant has special plans for national brisket and hamburger day.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- Jay’s Smokin’ BBQ has been serving the Fargo-Moorhead community for years, they offer smoked BBQ, Beef Brisket, Pulled Pork, Tacos, Sandwiches, and Nachos. They say the BBQ community in the area is continuously growing and they’re forming their own culture. This month is being celebrated all over the country, “On top of national BBQ month, tomorrow is…

LIVE: Fargo Mayoral Race

Meet Sheri Fercho.

We’re wrapping up our series today of the live one on ones with the Fargo Mayoral candidates. Sheri Fercho is the final candidate challenging Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney in the June election. Fercho’s number one platform item is beautification of the city. She says if elected, she’d work to restore green spaces, cleaner streets, and invest in beautification projects to…

New additions for Hospice of the Red River Valley for “hospital in disguise”

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Major development is underway for the Hospice of the Red River Valley including new additions for patients and their loved ones in a 20-year project. Many people across Fargo-Moorhead come to South Fargo to celebrate while those behind the project break the ground and dig in dirt starting the construction process. The leadership team is excited…

Seven Clans breaks ground on expansion for Warroad casino

The casino will add 100 slot machines to its gaming floor

WARROAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Seven Clans Casino in Warroad is about to get even bigger. Leaders broke ground on a 9,000 square foot expansion. It will be built onto the existing casino floor on the property’s west side. You can expect 100 additional slot machines, a new sports bar and restaurant along with a new entrance to the gaming floor….

Diesel prices nearly $3 dollars a gallon higher than last year cut into companies’ bottom lines

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – If you thought the price of unleaded fuel is too high, be glad you don’t drive a vehicle running on diesel. According to the Energy Information Administration, diesel fuel sold in the Midwest is $2.94 cents more expensive per gallon than this time last year. Companies charge customers a fuel surcharge when prices rise raising costs…