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Fargo Brewing Company Bids Farewell

The outfit filed for bankruptcy in April, then announced in October they wouldn't be able to go on.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The party on University Drive kicked off in the old taproom – the entrance currently marked EMPLOYEES ONLY – where Fargo Brewing Company’s journey began back in 2010. Loyal customers turned up to celebrate the fun times, wishing they would have lasted just a bit longer. “It’s been a great place to come to, it’s always…

Swing Barrel Brewing Co. Hosts Game Watch for Good Cause

Fans of both Montana and Montana State swung by to catch the game and donate to local charities.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Montana and Montana State alums may not get along when it comes to football, but they can definitely agree that charities like Churches United and organizations such as the Great Plains Food Bank deserve support for the work they do in the community. Swing Barrel Brewing agreed, and therefore hosted the “Brawl of the Wild” event…

Coin Collectors Gather in Fargo

The 21st annual Coin Show of North Dakota brought in numismatists from around the state.

FARGO, N.D. – The Ramada by Wyndham Fargo clinked with activity as coin buyers, sellers, and general enthusiasts poured in to discuss a variety of wares. Items for sale included, of course, coins – but also other forms of currency, stamps, and commemorative tokens. Numismatists say their hobby is underrated, and that coins can have an artistic or historical value…

74th Anniversary of Lowest-Scoring Game in NBA History

On this day in 1950, the Fort Wayne Pistons and Minneapolis Lakers combined to muster just 37 points.

A headline from the infamous game in question.In 1950, the Minneapolis Lakers were the class of the freshly formed NBA, and nobody was more aware than Murray Mendenhall. His Fort Wayne Pistons had been on the losing end of beatdowns from the likes of George Mikan and Vern Mikkelsen far too often. So when they trundled into the Minneapolis Auditorium…

City Commission and State Legislators Focus on Relocating Downtown Engagement Center and Funding for Transportation

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Downtown Engagement Center has been a resource for many homeless and other persons in need. But the resources and space they have are sparse, so they are looking to expand elsewhere. β€œIt has been desirable for the downtown business sector, but also from the people who are operating out of the engagement center. Understanding that…

At least 19 people are sick in Minnesota from ground beef tied to recall

(USDA)(AP) – At least 19 people in Minnesota have been sickened by E. coli poisoning tied to a national recall of more than 167,000 pounds of potentially tainted ground beef, federal health officials said. Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co. recalled the meat this week after Minnesota state agriculture officials reported multiple illnesses and found that a sample of the product tested…

Two convicted in human smuggling case after family froze to death on US-Canada border

Harshkumar Patel & Steve Shand. (AP Photo)FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (AP) β€” A jury convicted two men of charges related to human smuggling for their roles in an international operation that led to the deaths of a family of Indian migrants who froze while trying to cross the U.S.-Canada border during a 2022 blizzard. Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel, 29, an Indian national…

LIVE: NDSU students talk massive success of NMDP Drive

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – An update to a story we brought you earlier this week, students at NDSU saw huge success registering people for the National Marrow Donor Program. The NMDP keeps a registry of potential bone marrow donors who could be a match for someone fighting some types of blood cancer. Thirty percent of blood cancer patients have a…