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Bobcat is opening a factory in Mexico

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Doosan Bobcat in West Fargo has announced plans to expand operations in Mexico. They will build a manufacturing plant in Monterrey where they plan to bring in 600 to 800 jobs to the region.  “Since 2019, our business has more than doubled,” said Mike Ballweber, Doosan Bobcat North America President. “And with that we’ve had…

Man Falls 25 Feet from Billboard Platform Near Mapleton

MAPLETON, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A man is hurt after falling from a billboard west of Mapleton. Cass County Sheriff’s deputies and first responders were called out Monday night around 6:30. They say the man fell 25 feet from the billboard platform. He was stabilized and conscious when Sanford AirMed arrived to take him to the hospital. A sheriff’s office spokesman…

Powerball Worth $100,000 Sold in Belcourt, 2by2 Ticket Worth $22,000 Sold in Dickinson

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A lucky lottery player is $100,000 richer after buying a Powerball ticket at La’Dots in Belcourt, North Dakota. The ticket matched four white balls and the Powerball in Saturday’s drawing. With the Power Play option, the prize doubled from $50,000 to $100,000. La’Dots will receive a $2,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Another lucky lotto…

Bobcat to build new plant in Mexico; not expected to impact jobs in North Dakota

WEST FARGO (KFGO) – Bobcat is building a new manufacturing plant in Mexico. The West Fargo-headquartered skid steer and compact loader company has confirmed that it is expanding to Monterrey, Mexico. Doosan-Bobcat North America President Mike Ballweber said it will not mean the loss of jobs at the plants in Gwinner or Bismarck. “We don’t anticipate that happening at all,”…

Another fire damages garages in south Fargo

Garage fire 11/7/2023FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Fire damaged several garages at an apartment complex Tuesday. Firefighters responded to 901 42nd St. Fargo police say there has been a series of late-night garage arson fires along 42nd Street since late June. Police have not yet indicated if the latest fire is arson. Heavy smoke was coming from the garages. Fire crews were…

Burgum Fails To Make 3rd GOP Debate, Vows To Stay In Presidential Race

Governor Doug Burgum failed to make the cut for the third Republican presidential debate Wednesday night in Miami

WASHINGTON (KFGO/KVRR) – Governor Doug Burgum failed to make the cut for the third Republican presidential debate Wednesday night in Miami. Despite falling short after making the first two Republican debates earlier this year, Burgum released a statement and brief video on social media. He said, “Skipping the next debate isn’t going to stop us. I’ve been told “it’s impossible”…

Fargo School Board Approves New Teacher Contract

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo School Board and Fargo Education Association have been in negotiation discussions since February. The two parties met twenty times prior to reaching the state-imposed impasse deadline of July 1st. The FEA completed the ratification vote of its members on November 3, 2023, and the Agreement has been accepted by a majority of the FEA membership….