PLANO, TX -- J.C. Penney Company announced it will close 154 stores. Four of them are in Minnesota, the Willmar store and three in the Twin Cities. No North Dakota stores are on the list to close. The closings are…
WASHINGTON, DC -- President Trump holds a news conference at the White House. He tweeted it will be regarding the May unemployment report though reporters could ask about other topics. Trump is taking a victory lap after the…
Vitalant is behind only one other agency in supplying most of the nation's blood collection. Yet, as we hover between two major disasters -- the global pandemic rampaging through America, and the death of George…
Becoming a first-time parent is something that requires a fair amount of bravery. Becoming a first-time parent in the middle of a global pandemic? That requires nerves of steel. But for Taylor Scott, bravery…
FARGO, N.D. -- Of all the damage caused on Saturday in downtown Fargo, businesses located on 1st Avenue North between Broadway and 4th Street North seemed to have suffered the worst of…
MOORHEAD, Minn. - Bars and restaurants across Minnesota have been scrambling to make space for outdoor dining as new guidelines go into effect on June 1st. "It's totally uncharted for all of us, so…
FARGO, N.D. -- Less than twelve hours after rioting caused significant damage to Downtown Fargo, those same streets were filled once again, but this time, with people helping to clean up the destruction. Among those…
UNITED STATES - The farming industry is getting some much needed relief through new funds being made available through the Commodity Credit Corporation. An additional $14 billion will be made available to farmers, producers,…
North Dakota task force leaders are looking for your help crafting a strategy to help families get back together with their loved ones in long-term care facilities across the state. Nursing homes and other…
ALEXANDRIA, MINN. – Demonstrators in Alexandria are mourning the death of local restaurants if they're not allowed to reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic. They're mourning quite literally with a funeral procession, complete with a hearse. Copper Trail Brewing Company in…
It's the unofficial weekend that kicks off the summer season, and a lot of people are going to hightail it for the lakes and prairies of the region to get away for the first…
ST. PAUL, Minn.--Gov. Tim Walz and his team are expected to provide plans for reopening bars and restaurants in a press briefing on Wednesday. Walz will be joined by Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm, Department of Employment and Economic…
WASHINGTON -Â "We are living at a time right now where our non-profits are the backbone of getting food to people," said Senator Amy Klobuchar. The COVID-19 crisis has brought on an increased demand for…
BISMARCK, N.D. - The North Dakota Industrial Commission will vote tomorrow on if the state should mandate production cuts for oil producers. Economists are warning them to vote no. They warn forcing producers to…
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- The steel gates won't be up for much longer as DeeDee Sonstelie and her team are working to have their shop FM Antiques in the Moorhead Mall for it's Tuesday re-opening. "It's…
NORTH DAKOTA - Officials at a Fargo-based electronics manufacturing company confirms an outbreak of coronavirus among their employees. Fargo Assembly says employees across the wiring harness manufacturers' four North Dakota facilities tested positive for Covid-19. The business did not specify…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Grand Forks Mayor Micheal Brown is giving us an update on what his team calls "The Smart Restart." With nearly half of their nearly 300 positive COVID-19 cases already…
FARGO, N.D. - Leaders in the agriculture industry are discussing the massive impact the coronavirus has on commodity prices. Since the outbreak began, the price of wheat has fallen three percent, corn 15 percent,…
Gardens are big right now -- or at least, a lot of people want them to be. Unfortunately, if you just couldn't wait and went ahead with planting out, you might have a yard right…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. -- The wheels of business may be halted for thousands of motorcoach companies around the country as the vehicles are parked. But a band of owners are shifting into gear to…
FARGO, N.D. -- A iconic Fargo restaurant is re-opening it's doors after a kitchen remodel and new steps put in place to protect customers. The Sons Of Norway's door are set to re-open to the…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. -- In Detroit Lakes, shop owners say it's not the usual bustling Saturday opener they normally see walking in. "I think the main rush will happen at the start of the week…
FARGO, N.D. -- The doors may be open at West Acres Mall in Fargo but you may notice some changes on your next trip. The food court space is limited to just one…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. -- The fishing opener starts on Saturday but before you think about picking up a rod and heading out on the boat the DNR has new rules. The department recommends…
FARGO, N.D. -- Dental offices in North Dakota are now open for individuals to take care of non-emergency dental needs. Dr. Brenda Barfield of Friendly Smiles Cosmetic Dentistry in Fargo is reminding those that may…
The second round of federal funds for small businesses hit hard by the coronavirus is going fast. And if your business needs help, Small Business Administration officials in our region say you should apply now.…
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- One of Moorhead's most popular dining spots is getting ready to reopen thanks to some help from the community. Rustica closed it's doors on March 28th after the statewide stay-at-home-order took effect…
The Great Plains Food Bank is being hit with a double whammy this morning. At a time when demand is up a lot for their food supplies, volunteers and donations are down.…
A popular Moorhead restaurant is asking for your help this morning keeping its doors open after financial struggles brought on by the pandemic. Downtown Moorhead's Rustica closed its doors due to the coronavirus health threat…
FARGO, N.D. - Casey's General Stores is giving a $5,000 donation to Great Plains Food Bank to help support efforts to feed families during the pandemic. Casey's recently partnered with Feeding America to provide $500,000…
