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Abercrombie Dairy Approved by State of North Dakota

The contentious project now has the backing of a state agency.

January 4, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

ABERCROMBIE, N.D. – An extremely controversial proposal for a dairy farm has gotten approval from the state of North Dakota. The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality announced today that they are issuing a state animal feeding Operation permit to Riverview ND LLP, for Abercrombie Dairy, which will be a large Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation in Richland County. Many Abercrombie…

Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn

The stage show features the renowned criminologist delving into the psyches of some of history's most heinous individuals.

January 4, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – If you are looking for some murderously good entertainment this Saturday – the Fargo Theater is hosting quite the unique show. Dr. Scott Bonn is a criminologist who has personally interviewed some of history’s most repugnant killers, such as Dennis Rader and David Berkowitz. He’s taken his insights and expertise and turned it into a stage show,…

FM RedHawks owner, Fargo businessman Bruce Thom dies at 83

January 4, 2025

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks owner and local businessman Bruce Thom has died at 83. Thom died January 2 in his home, according to his obituary. Thom led the RedHawks organization since the team was founded in 1996. In 2004, he bought the team from Otter Tail Corporation. His son, Brad, is president and CEO of the club. He was…

Local Advocacy Groups Say The Homeless Population Has Reached Crisis Levels

January 3, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Over the past year, the concerns of homelessness have been a rising concern for many in the Fargo and Moorhead community. Nationally in the past year homelessness has increased by 18 percent. “Homelessness has been on the rise in our community. It is actually in fact reaching crisis levels and especially with a region like ours…

Gov. Armstrong new chair of State Investment Board

January 3, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Gov. Kelly Armstrong, center-right, speaks to reporters next to Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden, right, after holding his first Cabinet meeting in the governor’s conference room at the Capitol on Dec. 16, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — The North Dakota State Investment Board elected Gov. Kelly Armstrong as the new chair. While state statute gives the governor a…

Judge denies Greenpeace request to investigate mailer critical of DAPL protests

January 3, 2025

KVRR Staff,

The Central ND News, a conservative and pro-fossil fuel publication with unclear origins, was sent to some Mandan residents this fall. Environmental advocacy group Greenpeace has voiced concerns the mailer could influence jurors in its legal battle with Energy Transfer. (Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – A judge has denied a request by environmental group Greenpeace to…

NRG Adventure Park Coming to Former Gordmans In Fargo

January 2, 2025

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Soon there will be another place for active kids to run around and have some fun while staying warm. NRG Adventure Park is set to move in to the old Gordmans building at 5100 14th Avenue South in Fargo. According to its website, NRG offers a climbing wall, video games, foam pits, a kid-friendly zip line,…

Mother’s in Moorhead is set to close after decades in business

January 2, 2025

KVRR Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — After over 50 years in business, Mother’s on Main Avenue in Moorhead is closing. The locally owned record and gift store open since 1970 will close for good on March 1. Brady Bredell took over the store from his father Dan Bredell who died of Covid 19 complications in early 2021. In a social media post,…

Northside Nutrition & Wellness Sets Up Shop

Owner Andrea Engebretson wants to help others after undertaking a successful weight-loss journey.

January 2, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – The new year is rife with resolutions regarding weight management. Here to help those seeking assistance in such an endeavor is Andrea Engebretson, who opened Northside Nutrition & Wellness to the public on the evening of January 2. It’s located at 2810 North Broadway in Fargo in the space formerly occupied by a CBD & Wellness establishment….

Chocolate Prices Heat Up, Carol Widman’s Stays Cool

Co-owner Carol Widman herself says she doesn't see the price surge affecting business too much.

January 2, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The soaring price of cocoa has lead to big changes for chocolatiers around the world. Here in Fargo, though, it’s business as usual for one sweet shop, at least for now. “I think that we’ll be stable,” said co-owner of Carol Widman’s Candy Co. and member of the Widman chocolate dynasty, Carol Widman. “We go with…