FARGO, N.D. - With many people finding the unemployment process difficult, we asked Job Service North Dakota how they are handling things. The organization says it initially wasn't prepared for the surge of…
FARGO, N.D. -- At Mainstream Boutique in Fargo the doors may be closed but customers are still taking a tour in the store through Facebook. "We had many comments and it was fun for…
NORTH DAKOTA - The Small Employer Loan Fund will create a $50 million fund to assist small businesses in North Dakota who have 10 full-time employees or fewer. The COVID-19 Pace Recovery Program will…
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Minnesota House Republicans are introducing new legislation that would prevent the state government from taxing money from the paycheck protection program. State Representative Paul Marquart of Dilworth says the bill…
FARGO, N.D. - Case-New Holland tractor manufacturing plant in Fargo is re-opening next month. CNH has nearly 600 employees in Fargo. The plant, which makes large tracked and four-wheel drive tractors and industrial…
FARGO, N.D. - Taxis in the region are having to implement stricter guidelines in order to protect their drivers from the threat of the coronavirus. Doyle's Yellow Checkered Cab has installed protective barriers in all…
SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Gov. Tim Walz announces some businesses can reopen Monday and schools will continue distance learning for the rest of the school year. Industrial and manufacturing businesses like wholesale trade, warehouses can welcome back workers. Office-based businesses…
FARGO, N.D. - The City of Fargo is beginning to plan it's reopening of the metro. Mayor Tim Mahoney said that the city has been working with Fargo-Cass Public Health, The North Dakota Department…
Pets have been called some of the only beneficiaries of the need for social distancing, because when you stay home from work all day, you're staying with them. And now, they can lend a paw…
FARGO, N.D.--Officials at West Acres have decided to extend the temporary closure of the mall again. The mall was set to open on April 30, but after extending the closure even further, mall officials say they are not prepared to…
ST.PAUL, Minn. -- In a video call with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, advocates and politicians, Nicole Smith-Holt got to see in real time a bill passed that she says will save lives against a disease…
FARGO, N.D. -- "The salary employees and the people of West Fargo they're all still working they are all still collecting paychecks and the bottom line is you don't make money unless we are making…
FARGO, N.D. -- The flames are still burning at Blackbird Woodfire in downtown Fargo, as the store changes gears with the shift in business from COVID-19. "It's been an adjustment we are learning everyday but…
FARGO, N.D. -- In a memo received from a worker at Bobcat, the letter says roughly 500 workers will be going back to work starting Sunday night. Union President Will Wilkinson says the company is…
FARGO, N.D. -- A Fargo radio station is looking to bring smiles and solidarity in the community with some fun new clothes. KFGO is selling community COVID-19 hoodies, t-shirts and sweatshirts. Station director Joel Hietkamp…
FARGO, N.D.- Good News Auto Sales in Fargo was used to selling four cars or more a week. Now they are selling next to none. The business mostly wholesales cars to other car dealerships,…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - LM Wind Power in Grand Forks has shut down after several employees test positive for the coronavirus. The Department of Health has not confirmed how many workers at the plant that makes wind turbine blades have…
UNITED STATES - Phase three allocated $350 billion to help small businesses continue to pay their staff while being shut down. $240 billion has already been loaned out. With so many businesses applying for…
FARGO, N.D. -- The Shack On Broadway gets into the spirit of giving out hundreds of meals. The popular Fargo breakfast joint handed out 250 Easter brunch meals to hungry people. The staff made customers stay inside their vehicle for…
FARGO, N.D. -- A downtown Fargo restaurant is serving Sunday brunch for people to take home. The Boiler Room switched from it's annual sit down brunch to a curbside meal. Staff bagged up meals that also included free Mimosa's to-go…
FARGO, N.D. -- Perkins in Fargo may be able to help you with knocking out some items on your grocery list. The breakfast diner is offering meals to go but the restaurant is also selling bulk grocery items for pickup…
GRAND FORKS,N.D. -- A podcast hosted by UND focuses on how North Dakota is handling COVID-19. Economics and Finance Department Chair David Flynn says the situation in North Dakota is similar to what we're seeing…
FARGO, N.D. -- The Fargo Theatre is getting a big helping hand from big name celebrities. The theatre received a $2,500 grant as part of a national fund to support art house cinemas that…
FARGO, N.D.- Aspire Realty in Fargo is used to showing 15 to 25 houses a week and selling about 11 houses a month. "Through the month of March, business was really good, but coming…
FARGO, N.D. -- Senators John Hoeven of North Dakota and John Thune of South Dakota and a team of business leaders answered questions at the Founders Only Virtual Town Hall hosted by Emerging Prairie.…
FARGO, N.D. - Rocking Horse Farm in Fargo is providing an entertaining experience through the COVID crisis. The housing development has a picture scavenger hunt going on that people can do from the safety of…
WASHINGTON - Callers in Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson's telephone town hall are worried farmers aren't getting enough Coronavirus relief. The Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program offers loans to keep companies afloat. However, it's…
FARGO, N.D.--Three local businesses are teaming up to raise money for workers in the hospitality industry who are currently out of work due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Drekker Brewing Company, Fargo Underground and the FM Area Foundation are combining their…
With many business being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, it's important to support local businesses when we can. KVRR is launching a page dedicated to businesses that are open and offering services during these uncertain times. If you or someone…
MOORHEAD, Minn. - Moorhead officials say the city's businesses are challenged while competing with others in North Dakota amid different coronavirus rules. In a phone call with Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, President of Moorhead…
