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Pride of Dakota Closes with Record Attendance

Event organizers estimate over 14,000 people came to Scheels Arena over the course of two days.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Pride of Dakota event at Scheels Arena has concluded, and organizers say this year was by far their most attended. The two-day market and vendor show featured exclusively products made in the state of North Dakota. There were over 100 booths inside Scheels, and organizers estimate that over 14,000 people attended in total. Those involved…

Pop’s Soda Shack Officially Opens for Business in Fargo

The business got its start in April of 2024 and has already added a second location.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – There’s a new business officially open in Fargo – in one of the newest buildings in town. Pop’s Soda Shack on University Drive opened its doors for the first time at 10 A.M. on Saturday, November 22. The business started in Dickinson before expanding to this second location in Fargo. The owners of Pop’s say that…

Fargo Salvation Army gives out Thanksgiving meal boxes ahead of the holiday

Salvation Army Thanksgiving meal boxes ready to be distributed. 11/21/25.FARGO — Area residents in need were able to get Thanksgiving meal boxes, thanks to the Salvation Army. Volunteers arrived at Hope Lutheran Church in south Fargo just before 7 this morning to hand out over 500 filled boxes. Each box contains Thanksgiving staples like bread, corn, mashed potatoes, and more….

North Dakota Supreme Court ruling reverses judge’s decision that overturned abortion ban

North Dakota State Capitol / BismarckBISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Supreme court has ruled on the state’s overturned abortion ban. In a split decision, the court says it could not reach a majority required to deem it unconstitutional. The decision makes abortion illegal in the state again. The Red River Women’s Clinic, once located in North Dakota but…

Health and Wellness for the Holidays: Talking Turkey

FARGO — It’s the final installment in our health and wellness during the holidays series and we’re finally talking turkey. And stuffing, and cranberries, and all the other features of the traditional Thanksgiving table that can complicate the decisions you make about nutrition this time of year. Essentia Health dieticians say it’s important to remember while dietary goals are important,…

Battery storage developer addresses risks, grid benefits of North Dakota project

A wind turbine is pictured east of Wilton in central North Dakota. A battery storage site proposed in Emmons County would store energy produced by an adjacent wind farm. (Photo by Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Emmons County residents had mixed but mostly positive opinions Thursday about a project that would be North Dakota’s…

North Dakota using new split hearing option on controversial power line

Members of the public raise their hands April 22, 2024, to indicate they plan to speak during a Public Service Commission hearing in Mandan. Regulators now have the option to split technical hearings and public hearings to give the public a greater opportunity to comment. (Photo by Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota…

Fargo’s Christkindlmarkt offering festivities and food starting this weekend

Fargo Christkindlmarkt opens this Friday.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Those wanting to feel some holiday cheer will soon have a place to go in downtown Fargo. Fargo’s Christkindlmarkt will soon be opening. Crews were working to get things set up on Thursday. The city held a media day, showcasing some of the foods that will be on offer this year. Vendors…