MINNESOTA & NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) – Are you sick of slow internet and the spinny wheel of death? The infrastructure law signed by President Biden on Nov. 15 provides $65 billion nationwide to improve broadband. “This is a really big moment for the country, it’s a really big moment for advocates and I think it’s a really enormous moment for…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – During a conversation at North Dakota State University, Bank of America’s CEO sees a bright future for our country’s economy. Brian Moynihan said during Senator Kevin Cramer’s speaker series “The Bully Pulpit” at Richard H. Barry Hall the economy is the size it was before the pandemic. He added Bank of America’s experts estimate it to…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo BBQ restaurant is only open for a few more days. Famous Dave’s, south of I-94, posted this sign on its doors. The sign reads that it’s a temporary closure and the last day open is Friday, the 26th. It also reads, “the owners came to this hard decision over the last few months and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- The eighth annual Scheels ICE Fest kicks off after taking a hiatus last year due to covid The sporting goods retailer says 300 people braved the cold and lined in the parking lot Friday to buy anything they need for ice fishing season. That includes clothing, tents, heaters, rods, ice cleats and more from more than 30…
JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) — Walmart in Jamestown is closing over the weekend to be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. A spokesperson says the store at 921 25th Street SW will reopen on Monday at 6 a.m. The company states they realize they are an essential business but because there’s been an increase in positive COVID-19 cases, they want to assist health…
ORLANDO (KVRR) – Are you eager to leave the grey skies and eventual freezing temperatures of the Midwest? Frontier Airlines is offering two direct flights a week from Fargo’s Hector International Airport to the theme park mecca of Orlando for as low as $59. You need to buy your ticket by 10:59 PM on Thursday, Nov. 11. The flights will…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The United States Postal Service held a job fair in Downtown Fargo to try to fill 45 open positions. People were helped by current staff through the application process and were provided information on job descriptions and potential benefits. These positions range from $15 to $19 in base pay. The postal service has revamped its recruitment…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A small portion of downtown Fargo was temporarily blocked off Wednesday morning to allow for Broadway Square’s Skate Shack to get installed. Broadway to 2nd Avenue North was closed to traffic for a couple hours. The Skate Shack is a space at Broadway Square where people can rent skates and buy food. Installation of the skating…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A new workforce initiative is beginning to benefit area businesses, schools and employees. Nearly 1,500 more jobs are listed on FMWF Ignite’s website today compared few weeks ago, when the platform first launched. Several area businesses are experiencing staff shortages, causing them to adjust their hours and services and sometimes even close their doors. “When we…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The pandemic has put immense stress on everyone who works in healthcare. With long hours and an endless amount of patients, a little recognition can really make someone’s day. Stephanie Schuster’s second grade class is here to personally deliver just that. “Our citizens care about what happens in buildings such as this. So, our healthcare workers…
