SABIN, Minn. (KVRR) – A practice that is normally done on the west coast is paying off dividends for a Clay County farm and a local brewing company. Swing Barrel Brewing was out in Sabin, Minn., to harvest hops for their beer from the Mainline Hops Farm. “There aren’t too many hops grown in this area big enough to give…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Lee Brice is the first artist announced for this year’s Sister Cities Smokeout. The smokeout is billed as the “home of Hot BBQ, Live Tunes and Cold Beer”. It’s happening Friday, September 1 at Bluestem Amphitheater in Moorhead. There is a range of ticket prices depending on your preferred level of access, food and drink. You…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A popular Moorhead brewery has big plans to expand into North Dakota. Junkyard Brewing announced they are opening a West Fargo taproom and released renderings of the proposed site. Renovations are set to start next month at the site of a former bank on 409 Sheyenne Street. It will be a two-story taproom with bars…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Acres Mall announces it will soon be time to pour yourself a beer. The mall is showing off its new addition, Crafty Taps. It will be a self-pour tap wall that will be located in the food court. The wall will have a rotating selection of eight beers and wine on tap. You do have…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargodome officials say alcohol sales were 25 percent of revenue from Saturday’s North Dakota State football game against Drake on Saturday. It was the first time alcohol was sold at a Bison football game at the dome. General Manager Rob Sobolik says, based on preliminary numbers, booze sales equaled $32,500 in sales. He says he’s pleased…
MINOT, N.D. (KVRR) — There is a back-and-forth going on over the cancelation of Kid Rock’s concert Friday night at the North Dakota State Fair due to a storm. Many in the crowd of thousands of people got more than a little rowdy, some were even arrested. That man stormed the stage after the announcement was made and was quickly…
FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) — Fargodome Authority and NDSU are looking at allowing the sale of beer and possibly other alcohol at Bison football games. University President David Cook said he supports the change. Cook said Athletic Director Matt Larsen is working on a proposal. “They’ve (athletic dept.) done their due diligence, they’re looking at what everybody else does across the…
HANKINSON, N.D. (KVRR) – The small town of Hankinson attracted a large crowd of people to its downtown area Saturday. The city of around 1,000 people is celebrating its 19th Annual Oktoberfest with tons of food, beer, games, and music. This event is a big deal for the community; bringing people together and celebrating their heritage. “We have a lot…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A long-awaited day for beer lovers in the F-M area is finally here: Junkyard Brewing Company in Moorhead has re-opened its taproom and patio. The brewery has been operating as off-sale only for the past year due to the pandemic. In an effort to keep people safe, Junkyard is operating on a first come, first served…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Drekker Brewing has chosen the YWCA of Cass-Clay to do some UnPillaging for March. In celebration of International Women’s Day, they are teaming up to help empower women right here in our community. Throughout the month Drekker Brewing will collect essential items such as bedding, clothing and hygiene products. For a limited time proceeds from beer…
