ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) -- Minnesota's budget and economic outlook remains stable in the current biennium. State officials are predicting a surplus of nearly $2.5 billion in the current biennium, but a $2.96 billion deficit for the 2028-29 budget. The…
FARGO -- Activists for the region's Ukrainian refugee community say more and more Ukrainians are being forced to leave because their work visas aren't being renewed. That's after many of these refugees have spent the…
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A court’s finding that a North Dakota law affecting underground storage of carbon dioxide is unconstitutional creates doubt for the energy industry, representatives said Wednesday. A district court judge on Tuesday ruled in favor of the…
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Xcel Energy has agreed to cut a proposed electricity rate increase for North Dakota customers. The agreement that is pending approval with the North Dakota Public Service Commission would raise overall rates by 10.37%,…
MARSHALL, Texas (KFGO/KVRR) – Doosan Bobcat has filed lawsuits against Caterpillar in the U.S. and Europe, accusing its competitor of patent infringement. In a complaint filed in the Eastern District of Texas, West Fargo-based Doosan Bobcat is asking for a…
WEST FARGO — People looking for a steak dinner in an elegant atmosphere now need look no further than West Fargo. Harry's Steakhouse opened it's second location last week in the former JoJo's. The first one is located in Grand…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Small Business Saturday was started as a holiday slash marketing initiative back in 2010 to encourage shoppers to keep their dollar local…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Fargo-based Packet Digital has landed a $50 million award to ramp up domestic battery manufacturing capacity. The award will enable the company to expand production lines at its Badland Batteries manufacturing facility in Fargo. That will…
ST. PAUL (KVRR) -- Gov. Tim Walz held his annual presentation of Minnesota's Thanksgiving Turkey. The state leads the nation in turkey production with over 600 farms. He thanked those farmers for everything they do to make Thanksgiving traditions possible.…
FARGO -- We've almost hit Thanksgiving and the biggest holiday shopping event of the year -- Black Friday. And financial experts say if you want to save yourself a holiday financial headache, it's time…
MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) - The Moorhead Antiques Mall is celebrating a major anniversary - while still recovering from a recent burglary. The Mall has been open for 30 years, and in its same location for 25. To commemorate those anniversaries,…
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…
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…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - It's one of the busiest shopping seasons of the year, and Love Your Local is attempting to give folks every opportunity to keep their dollar in the community. The organization held its seventh Small Business Expo,…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) - The City of Grand Forks has announced that Delta Airlines is adding a fourth daily flight from Grand Forks International to Minneapolis-St. Paul International. Officials say this brings GFK "closer" to its 2019 levels of…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed a bill to end the nation's longest government shutdown, sending the measure to President Donald Trump for his signature after a historic 43-day funding lapse that saw federal workers go without multiple paychecks, travelers…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - "One of the things that was brought out was the 9 dollar and 29 cent box of Wheaties," said Dan Wogsland, former executive director of the…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — A provision in the federal government’s shutdown-ending spending package would be a massive setback to Minnesota’s hemp-derived THC industry if it were to pass. Although the federal government isn’t likely to start kicking down doors…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Harwood Mayor Blake Hankey appears at the latest Fargo City Commission meeting to ask the city to "back off" of a land grab for a proposed AI data center. The city has done just that, but…
FARGO — A new, locally-owned restaurant has opened and is serving burgers and franks to the metro. Rocky's Burgers, Franks, and Fries opened their doors to the public on Monday. Rocky's Burgers, Franks, and Fries opened its doors in the…
HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) - The early Winter chill has put people in the mood for holiday items - and there might have been no better place to get them than at the Prairie Boutique. It was the 44th annual boutique,…
UNDERWOOD, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — WBI Energy on Thursday released new details of the timeline for the planned Bakken East natural gas pipeline connecting the two halves of North Dakota. The development will kick into high gear in 2026,…
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The federal government will allow the state of North Dakota to regulate the handling of waste from coal-burning power plants. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, Gov. Kelly Armstrong and other officials announced Wednesday…
MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) - Adam Wiedman owns the Starbird Lounge on Center Avenue in Moorhead. He says, even though he's been well aware of the impending…
BECKER, Minn. (KVRR) -- Xcel Energy has announced plans to build the Midwest's largest battery energy storage site. It'll be at the Sherco Energy Hub in Becker in central Minnesota. The proposal, filed with Minnesota Public Utilities Commission last Friday,…
DILWORTH, MN (KVRR) - Charm Studio owner Hana DuMarce was not in Dilworth when she got the news that a fire had broken out inside her business. "My mom was…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Many folks are aware that major corporations have a disproportionate amount of control over some resources and consumer products. What they…
POLK COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) -- Polk County Sheriff's Office is warning people of a fake business website selling farm and construction equipment. It's called Erdmann Equip Group. They've received numerous complaints of this company using a Polk County address. People…
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- When Dale Nygaard's dad started the Haunted Farm back in 1995, none of the Nygaard family was what you'd call a pro at this haunting business. Melcolm Nygaard was by no means…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- The official return of Taco John's to Fargo will include not one, not two but five total locations. Seasoned Taco John's franchisee Brett Itterman of Pentex Restaurant Group is behind the brand's Fargo comeback. The new…
