North Dakota News

North Dakota Soybean Processors Plant Held Their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

CASSELTON, N.D. (KVRR) — “Congratulations NDSP” With their ribbon cutting ceremony commenced, the soybean facility officially opened bringing Casselton their very own soybean processing plant. “This plant is going to be for many, many, many generations of people. And we intend to be the partner within the community that the community is proud of, the state is proud of and…

Dave’s Hot Chicken set for Friday opening in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A fast-food chicken restaurant with roots in California will open its 215th location on Friday in Fargo. Dave’s Hot Chicken was started seven years ago by four friends who scraped together $900 to buy a small pop-up and a fryer. Dusty Jensen, owner of the Fargo location, says Dave’s Hot Chicken quickly became one of the…

Preliminary 2025 Budget Worth $133 Million Passed By Fargo City Commission 3-2

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Fargo City Commission last night approved a revised preliminary 2025 budget by a vote of 3-2, but not without some opposition. Mayor Tim Mahoney made some changes to his earlier budget plan. It seeks $133 million, up over 11% from the 2024 budget. He says the city budget team has methodically gone through the financial statements…

Fargo City Leaders Talk About Next Moves on Dealing With Homeless Camps

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo City Commission and Fargo Park Board met earlier in the day to discuss their next moves on homeless camps on both city and park property. Homeless encampments have continued to grow within the past few years and many city officials are concerned for both the public’s and homeless community’s safety. “Are we making it too…

Emergency Blood and Platelet Shortage

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Heat across the country is having a negative effect on the nation’s emergency blood supply. It impacted around 100 blood drives in July in nearly every state where the Red Cross collects blood. That resulted in a shortfall of 19,000 blood donations last month. In fact, the Red Cross national blood supply has fallen by more…

Fargo Voters To Decide Tax Increases For Fargodome Remodel and CVB Convention Center Project

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo voters will get the chance to vote on two tax increases in November. City commissioners unanimously approved putting a quarter cent, 20-year sales tax to remodel Fargodome on the ballot. It would not be for a convention center. Last December, voters rejected the plan to add one and remodel the dome at a cost of…

Lobster truck seen on Shark Tank brings out big crowds in West Fargo

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The rain didn’t stop people from coming out to get their lobster fix. Cousins Maine Lobster food truck rolled up to Junkyard West Fargo and dozens of people stood in line to place their order. Their menu includes both Maine and Connecticut style lobster rolls, Lobster-covered tator tots, lobster tacos and more. The truck is…